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White Florida woman claims Black neighbor she shot and killed threatened her first, sheriff says
A white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she had been threatened by the victim in the months before the slaying, according to an arrest report released Thursday.

Ex-Florida State football player Travis Rudolph 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.

‘Let’s go, Blades!’ Florida Everblades one win away from Kelly Cup
Cowbells are ringing! The Florida Everblades are one win away from sweeping the Idaho Steelheads in the Kelly Cup Finals.

Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Home Base Florida help veterans in unique way
The Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center joined forces with Florida to offer a unique experience to veterans.
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Wet Thursday morning leads to more isolated storms
Due to the continuation of onshore flow with winds out of the southwest, isolated storms will develop along the coast throughout the morning, strengthening into the afternoon while tracking east and dissipating by the evening.

People speak out at city council meeting for Cape Coral Yacht Club
Cape Coral City Council is hosting a meeting to discuss the fate of the Cape Coral Yacht Club. A majority speak on behalf of the yacht club.

WINK News Hurricane Special 2023:”Preparing After Ian”
With each hurricane season seeming more ominous than the next, one of nature’s most destructive forces, year after year, closes in on Florida.

Human remains found in Collier County in 2022 identified
The human remains found in a wooded area last year have been identified.