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Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a surprise visit to the Florida delegation breakfast on Tuesday. (Stan Chambers Jr./WINK News)

Bernie Sanders made a surprise visit to the Florida delegation breakfast on Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention.

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Charlotte County condos and co-ops may soon see a change to inspections

A potential new Charlotte County law will impact many condos and co-op owners.

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1 injured in crash involving school bus in Bonita Springs

A school bus crash on a busy road in Lee County caused some serious delays in Bonita Springs, and left the driver of a vehicle injured.

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Centennial Park clean-up adds to downtown Fort Myers improvements

The cleanup of a waterfront property is nearly done. WINK News told viewers about a group of concerned people who say a piece of land near Centennial Park is becoming a dumping ground.

Cypress Lake sophomore competing at powerlifting nationals

Cypress Lake sophomore Landon Hiatte is heading to New Orleans to compete in the Powerlifting America High School Nationals.

Neighbors react as police search for person of interest in Cape Coral death

Neighbors living near Northwest 10th Street in Cape Coral are expressing their shock over the shooting death of a local resident in his home.

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April: 2024’s deadliest month for Florida panthers with 5 roadkill victims

A little past halfway into April and five endangered Florida panthers have died from vehicle strikes, making it the deadliest month of 2024 so far.

Man arrested for lighting bush on fire in front of South Fort Myers business

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly lighting a bush on fire in front of a South Fort Myers business.

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A stomach bug is making hundreds of people sick in Florida, says CDC

Giardiasis is on the rise in Florida, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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7 states, including Florida, with Salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil from Trader Joe’s

The CDC released a food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to potentially contaminated basil.