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1 week ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
On Saturday morning, 85 veterans boarded the Collier Lee Honor Flight for a trip to Washington, D.C., and back to thank them for their service. Marty Williams waited 56 years for a welcome home celebration. For him, time didn’t make a difference. It felt just as raw. The Vietnam veteran was overcome with pride as he recalled hiding his service back in 1969 when the Vietnam War divided the American people. “I wouldn’t tell anyone I was in the service,” said Williams.
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1 week ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
Republican Jim Schwartzel has entered the race to replace Congressman Byron Donalds. Schwartzel filed the necessary paperwork earlier this week, officially kicking off his campaign. Click the video above to watch Schwartzel’s interview with WINK News anchor Claire Galt. Jim Schwartzel is the president of Sun Broadcasting, which owns local media outlets, including 92.5 FOX News and The CW, which airs WINK News. Schwartzel has no involvement in WINK News editorial decisions.
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1 week ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
Veterans are preparing for a monumental journey this weekend, taking to the skies for an Honor Flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Washington, D.C. They will visit memorials dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifice. WINK News anchor Claire Galt will be on board to capture the experience. Among the veterans is Michael Peceri, a 99-year-old World War II veteran from Fort Myers.
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2 weeks ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
Two boaters found themselves in a perilous situation last night when their boat began to sink in the Matlacha Pass near Sword Pointe. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews responded quickly and safely to bring the men to shore. Capt. Chris Nyce of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit said deputies pulled the two men to safety just in time. “They were in the water for a little while, possibly hypothermic,” said Nyce.
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2 weeks ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
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#breaking President Donald Trump fully endorses @RepDonaldsPress for Governor of FL.
I am hearing that Highly Respected Congressman Byron Donalds is considering running for Governor of Florida, a State that I love, and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024. I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER!