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Poll Results: Would you vote for a Trump/DeSantis ticket?
We have the results of last week’s poll asking WINK viewers if they would vote for Donald Trump if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was his running mate. On Friday, WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with DeSantis while he campaigned for president in South Carolina. She also spoke to a potential voter who said she […]

What does South Carolina think of Gov. Ron DeSantis?
With DeSantis 2024 signs raised high, southerners in Greenville, South Carolina believe Florida’s governor is presidential material.

What does ‘on the spectrum’ mean? Data shows connection to drowning
The death of Evelyn Geer is a terrible tragedy. But due to the nature of autism, accidents happen more often than you might think.

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.
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Blue-green algae bloom in Fort Myers Shores
Smelly blue-green algae is covering the end of a boat launch at the Davis Boat Ramp at Fort Myers Shores.

Splitting up brothers who attended Gulf Coast High together
Jonathan and Joshua Povich are brothers, and they were told they wouldn’t attend the same school.

Gannett walkout: Florida employees strike while cleaning up beach
Hundreds of Gannett News employees have found a unique way to stage a strike.

Social media helps Punta Gorda woman with Hurricane Ian repairs
Patricia Rowland’s home was damaged in Hurricane Ian and in dire need of repairs. With a little help from online strangers, she received it…