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LEE COUNTY

Southwest Floridians react to Trump’s indictment

He’s got his critics, but the former president also has a lot of supporters who don’t think this indictment is anything to worry about. They’re offering a wide range of opinions and emotions.

CAPTIVA

The Mucky Duck sign returned to Captiva 50 years after being stolen

In the 1970s, someone stole the sign from The Mucky Duck on Captiva. Flash forward about 50 years, and this relic was found and mailed back to the restaurant.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Mother loses custody of son after deadly apartment fire in Charlotte County

Late Friday afternoon, a judge stripped a mother of custody of a 9-year-old boy, three days after the boy’s father and sister died in a fire in Charlotte County.

WINK NEWS

Everglades Foundation celebrates 30 years of protecting Florida’s national treasure

The fight for the Everglades is a long and ongoing battle, but on Thursday night, the Everglades Foundation and its supporters took a moment to celebrate 30 years.

WINK NEWS

Lessons learned from Hurricane Michael help Southwest Florida rebuild after Ian

Hurricane Ian barreled ashore in Southwest Florida as a dangerous, high-end Category 4 storm. Six months later, we’ve come a long way.

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FORT MYERS

Southwest Florida criminal defense attorney explains Trump indictment

WINK News spoke to Douglas Malloy, criminal defense attorney and former chief assistant U.S. attorney for Southwest Florida, about what former President Donald Trump’s indictment means on a legal level.

TALLAHASSEE (AP)

Florida Senate OKs easier path to imposing death penalty

The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill repealing a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty, a reaction to the life sentence handed to the man who massacred 17 people at a Parkland high school.

Florida lawmakers, officials react to Trump’s indictment

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in New York, marking the first time a U.S. president has been charged with a crime.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP)

Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who is considering a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities.