Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest FloridaTracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
Lee County commission race for districts 3 and 5 The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
Election Day crowds expected despite record early voting Election Day is nearly upon us. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the polls will be closed, and our team will bring you the results.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Voters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election A lot can change in four years. During the 2020 election, many voters masked up as they cast their ballots, and the pandemic was at the top of many voters’ minds.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
Lee County commission race for districts 3 and 5 The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
Election Day crowds expected despite record early voting Election Day is nearly upon us. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the polls will be closed, and our team will bring you the results.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Voters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election A lot can change in four years. During the 2020 election, many voters masked up as they cast their ballots, and the pandemic was at the top of many voters’ minds.
Karla Hernandez-Mats. (Credit: WINK News) Charlie Crist and his running mate are hitting the campaign trail, hoping to win your vote for governor in November. Democrat Karla Hernandez-Mats spent her Tuesday in Southwest Florida making appearances at multiple events. Hernandez-Mats said Crist chose her because he understands that she’s a woman who advocates for rights, and she said that’s what women in particular need in Florida. Crist said Hernandez-Mats has a good heart. “I am a mom, a teacher, an advocate for special needs students out of Miami-Dade. And I am the nominee for lieutenant governor,” said Hernandez-Mats. Her first stop of the day was at Collier County’s Choice. It is the choice breakfast where Hernandez-Mats addressed Democratic voters’ questions about abortion rights and affordable housing. Karla Hernandez-Mats at at Collier County’s Choice.(Credit: WINK News) Everything has to go right for the Republican turned Democrat Crist to upset incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis. His first decision as the nominee was to choose Hernandez-Mats as his running mate. A person who has no political or legislative experience. WINK News asked Hernandez-Mats if her lack of experience was a concern for her. “I’m not worried because I feel like, and this is, this is actually an excellent question, because a lot of people ask me, well, how do you know the issues, and I tell people that as a classroom teacher, we’re a microcosm of what happens in communities,” Hernandez-Mats said. Hernandez-Mats said she echoes Crist’s values. Starting with what she believes is a woman’s absolute right to an abortion. As a former teacher, she doesn’t support what DeSantis has done in schools. “They’re banning books and censoring how we teach, and teachers can teach with authenticity, I feel like all of that just, you know, it comes to a pivotal point in the classroom because we see and experience all these things,” said Hernandez-Mats. Hernandez-Mats’ second stop was in Cape Coral. She attended a house party hosted by the leader of the Lee County Democratic Party. There she delivered remarks and chatted with fellow Democrats. Her final destination of the day was a meet and greet in Sarasota. She is making the rounds in hopes that by election day, people will know her name and what she stands for.