BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. After years of disagreeing, House and Senate leaders could be closing in on a deal to revamp and expand the gambling industry throughout the state, including Southwest Florida.
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Ex-Florida State football player acquitted in deadly shooting
A South Florida jury agreed Wednesday that a former Florida State football player acted in self-defense when he fatally shot one man and injured another several hours after he scuffled with his girlfriend.

Shy Wolf Sanctuary and Home Base Florida team up to help veterans
The Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center joined forces with Florida to offer a unique experience to veterans.

Appeals court urged to reverse Florida education ruling
Arguing that the measure has violated speech rights and led to discrimination, attorneys for students, parents, and teachers are urging a federal appeals court to revive a challenge to a 2022 Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

Here are Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 7
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.
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Human remains found last year in Collier County identified
The human remains found in a wooded area last year have been identified.

FDOT: Gas leak repairs could take 3 or more days
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Whale dies during rescue attempt in Rose Marina off Marco Island
A whale has died in Rose Marina off Marco Island after a day-long excavation to rescue it. People were saddened to see a whale in distress.