2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (466+ words) NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) " Young soccer players at Nike Soccer Camp in Naples are spending the week running drills, sharpening their footwork and learning from coaches with professional soccer backgrounds. The camp, held at Seacrest Country Day School, brought about 80 kids…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (356+ words) CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)Charlotte County Public Schools' Champ's Caf" announced details for its 2026 Summer Break Spot program, which will provide no-cost meals to children when school is not in session. The initiative, themed "Fueling Champions," provides free breakfast and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (357+ words) CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)A Southwest Florida mother created interactive children's books to help families cope after seeing how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her own child. Mary Asaro watched as programs shut down and schools shifted to virtual learning. She…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (266+ words) The Fort Myers center is inviting rising first through fifth graders to take part in its 10-week summer camp program filled with experiments, engineering challenges, interactive activities and immersive learning experiences. Each week has a different theme, giving campers a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (635+ words) FLORIDA, (WINK) " Florida students still lagging behind pre-pandemic learning levels, but Southwest Florida districts show mixed recovery trends A new national academic recovery report from researchers at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth shows Florida students are still struggling to recover academically…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (347+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) " After experiencing postpartum anxiety with her first son, Sarah Young said a moment at a caf" changed everything. Her child had a meltdown, and instead of feeling supported, she felt judged. "I felt so uncomfortable in…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (347+ words) LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) " A record number of FGCU graduates celebrated following a day filled with caps, gowns and cheering families on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. Over 2, 500 students walked across the stage at Alico Arena, marking the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (724+ words) NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) " For many families in Southwest Florida, the journey through the education system with a child on the autism spectrum doesn't feel like a path"it feels like a brick wall. As diagnosis rates continue to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (280+ words) CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)Charlotte County Public Schools announced that only eight schools will continue offering free meals to all students next school year under a federal program. Since 2022, following Hurricane Ian, the district has provided free breakfast and lunch…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (588+ words) On April 10, students will debut their production of Aladdin Jr. , transforming their auditorium into the bustling, colorful streets of Agrabah. From dazzling costumes to high-energy choreography, the show promises all the magic of the classic story, with one major twist:…...