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DeSantis speaks with WINK News in South Carolina. Here’s what he said.
Governor DeSantis is on the campaign trail all week discussing his vision for the future of America. On Friday his ‘Great American Comeback Tour’ had two stops in South Carolina.

Lee County Officer of the Year Finalist: FGCU police officer James Bair
Florida Gulf Coast University police officer James Bair is one of five finalists for law enforcement officer of the year.

WINK News viewers help Vietnam veteran keep his home amid homeowners insurance crisis
Homeowners insurance has proven to be an expensive nightmare for many throughout Southwest Florida. Now, with renewal notices coming in, so is the sticker shock. Thanks to many WINK News viewers, one Marine veteran can now keep his home.

FGCU professor says Branch Davidian leader stole ideology from Estero cult
A Florida Gulf Coast University professor is using her research on the Koreshans, who gave the state park in Estero its name, to draw a connection between that group and the Branch Davidians of Waco, Texas.
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Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year
During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva
A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.

Missing swimmer reported in the Caloosahatchee River
A missing swimmer has been reported near North Shore Park. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the scene.