FORT MYERS, Fla. – Democrats and Republicans are hoping to control Congress and are urging people to vote down ballot. But this year’s election is unlike any other in our history.
WINK News political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi stopped by the WINK News studio to explain.
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Estero residents split over Bonita Estero Rail Trail project
Village of Estero hosted a workshop Wednesday for the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization to provide an update on the Bonita Estero Rail Trail project. The project could transform a 12-mile portion of the Seminole Gulf Railway into a recreational biking trail spanning from northern Collier County to Alico Road in Lee County. Don Scott, […]

Charlotte County, Punta Gorda ballot question results
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Voters are encouraged to track their ballot online if they voted by mail to be positive it’s accepted without issue since there were more than 15,000 rejected vote-by-mail ballots statewide. The votes were flagged due to problems including, but not limited to, signature issues. The mail-in ballots that have been flagged are at risk of […]

Understanding Amendment 1 on the November ballot
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