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Students from across Florida gather to debate the issues that mattered most to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior
On Monday, people around the country, and here in Southwest Florida celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. Students from all over Florida traveled to Glades County Monday to debate solutions to problems we face currently. Martin Luther King Jr. marched so the next generation could march, regardless of race, color, or creed. […]

Dr. Rossi: Showdown over government funding
The federal government is open Friday morning after Congress passed a funding measure late Thursday. But it is only funded until December. Here to talk about what this limbo means for our political stability is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch full video above.

Dr. Rossi: News of the week roundup for Sept. 17, 2021
The week’s major news: Law enforcement is beefing up security in our nation’s capitol before a rally protesting the arrests of people during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol Building; more than 20 states are threatening to sue the Biden administration over vaccination mandates; and a humanitarian crisis is developing as thousands of Haitian […]

Dr. Rossi: New vaccine, testing rules
Some are supportive and others outraged as President Joe Biden announces new vaccine and testing mandates. Companies that don’t comply face a fine of up to $14,000 for each violation. Here to discuss the ramifications of the mandates is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch the full video above.
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Missing 4-year-old found dead in Charlotte County canal: 911 call released
Charlotte County deputies and K-9s are searching Barksdale Street are searching for a missing child: four-year-old Evelyn Gear.

Lehigh Acres fire displaces 5, kills pet squirrel
A family was displaced from their home because of a fire in Lehigh Acres.

Tails wag for an update on one of Friday’s Furry Friends
WINK News meets lovable Tank and checks in on Hercules, who got adopted a day after his first debut on WINK News.

Lee County officer of the year finalist: LCSO Tyler Davolt
Deputy first class Tyler Davolt, An Afghanistan veteran line medic recalls on how he saved a car crash victim.