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Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month stint in Florida
Former President Jair Bolsonaro arrived back in Brazil on Thursday after a three-month stay in Florida, seeking a new role on the political scene as authorities in the capital braced for the far-right populist’s return.

Research shows 2 a.m. as most dangerous time to drive in Florida
A new study from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles revealed that the most dangerous time to drive is 2 a.m. while Sundays are the most dangerous days to drive in Florida.

Florida principal resigns after sending $100K to scammer posing as Elon Musk
A charter school principal in Volusia County resigned after writing a $100,000 check to an internet scammer posing as Elon Musk.

Florida Panther Conservation: Protecting the State Animal of Florida
Roads could become increasingly problematic as the human population in Southwest Florida grows. As the human population becomes denser, the Florida Panther gets pushed deeper into a corner.
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Collier County EMS starts therapy dog program for first responders
Collier County EMS is partnering with Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, Inc. to provide the county’s first responders with therapy dogs.

Harns Marsh Elementary ESE teacher accused of hitting students
An ESE teacher at Harns Marsh Elementary School was arrested Wednesday after deputies say she hit students with a ruler and slapped them across the face.

Red tide research not slowing down despite shrinking bloom
People living in Southwest Florida can breathe easier now that red tide has lessened along our coast. Scientists studying the harmful algal bloom explained to WINK News why sampling and studying now is just as important as when we see a severe bloom.

LaBelle man sentenced to life for murdering FWC Officer Julian Keen
A 23-year-old LaBelle man was given a life sentence Thursday morning for murdering FWC Officer Julian Keen in June 2020.