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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.

Celebrate National Donut Day with a free donut in Florida
Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating National Donut Day with free donuts. Enjoy a free classic donut of your choice with a beverage purchase Friday.

WINK News viewers help Vietnam veteran keep his home amid homeowners insurance crisis
Homeowners insurance has proven to be an expensive nightmare for many throughout Southwest Florida. Now, with renewal notices coming in, so is the sticker shock. Thanks to many WINK News viewers, one Marine veteran can now keep his home.

Celebrating mom this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day dates back to the 1900s. How are you celebrating mom?
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FDOT: Gas leak repairs could take 3 or more days
Gas is spewing from a broken line on State Road 31 off Palm Beach Boulevard, closing SR-31 traffic in both directions.

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.

NAACP files ethics complaint against city of Fort Myers
The NAACP has joined forces with the owner of Classy Chics Event Planning and Catering to file ethics complaints against four Fort Myers officials.

Patrol car crashes in Charlotte Harbor; SB Tamiami Trail blocked
A patrol car crashed on Tamiami Trail off Melbourne Street in Charlotte Harbor Wednesday afternoon.