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Florida patrol car crashes off Melbourne Street in Charlotte Harbor
A patrol car crashed on Tamiami Trail off Melbourne Street in Charlotte Harbor Wednesday afternoon.

Coast Guard searching for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.

Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota
A Florida man charged with human smuggling after four migrants were found dead last year near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges.

Florida woman arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in Annapolis
The Annapolis Police Department announced on Thursday the arrest of a woman in Florida who allegedly shot a 48-year-old man in the head and killed him in March.
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Sunseeker Resort to offer employees $100K retention bonus, free flights
Sunseeker Resort, the Charlotte Harbor hotel set to open in October, will offer eligible employees a $100,000 retention bonus and free Allegiant Airlines flights, among other benefits.

Friday’s Furry Friends: Honey, Cameron
The Gulf Coast Humane Society has around 100 pets in its shelter, all in need of loving homes. Every Friday, WINK News will introduce you to new pets that could be the perfect additions to your family. This week: Honey and Cameron.

Bonita Springs middle schooler represents Florida in history contest
An eighth grader from Bonita Springs is headed to Washington, D.C., to represent the entire state of Florida in the National History Day Contest.