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Southwest Floridians share their New Year’s resolutions
A big part of stepping into a new year is setting a list of resolutions and goals, and people in Southwest Florida are sharing their resolutions. WINK News spoke to people whose goals ranged from making a lot of money in 2023 to living healthier and using social media less. If you would like to […]

DeSoto grandmother shares pain after 12-year-old grandson is killed while crossing the street
A family and a community are heartbroken after a 12-year-old boy was hit by a car and killed. His mother, who was also hit, is fighting for her life. Someone plowed into them while they were crossing the street in DeSoto County Saturday afternoon. The mom was also pushing a stroller, but the toddler inside […]

SWFL couple once shared tea, performed for Queen Elizabeth II
As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II and celebrates her life, a Southwest Florida couple is reflecting on the time they spent with her. Decades ago, and at separate times, Richard Ainsworth and Joanna Sime met the queen. Ainsworth has something in common with the queen. “I’ve always loved horses I grew […]

St. Augustine man sentenced to 20 years for ISIS instructional videos
A St. Augustine man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for filming instructional videos on how to make bombs for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, also known as ISIS. Romeo Xavier Langhorne, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material […]
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Second Youth Pride Conference in Naples to focus on LGBTQ support
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Modular homes helping people rebuild quickly on Fort Myers Beach
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