As students across the country head back to school parents here in Southwest Florida have said they are anxious about in-person learning. Political psychologist, Dr. Bart Rossi joins WINK News to discuss the positive and negatives of returning kids to the classroom.
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WINK News joins SWFL veterans for Honor Flight to war memorials
WINK News joined a group of Southwest Florida veterans for a trip of a lifetime. The veterans spent Saturday in Washington, DC, seeing the memorials that honor their dedication to our country. The day started dark and early as the veterans boarded a two-hour flight to Washington DC. The 85 veterans visited the memorials specifically […]

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. Bart Rossi talks about anti-abortion law controversy
A new Texas abortion law that was allowed to stand by the Supreme Court prohibits abortions in most cases after six weeks of pregnancy. Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday he may support a similar bill here in Florida. Political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. talks about that law and what it could mean for the […]

Dr. Rossi: News of the week roundup for Aug. 13, 2021
The week’s major news: The Taliban is closer to taking over Afghanistan, having taken over several cities as the U.S. continues to withdraw from the country; the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in the Senate and could potentially send us money here for road and bridge repair, expanded broadband and other projects we need money for, […]
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Cat recovering from Golden Gate brush fire injuries
A cat that survived a fire is called a warrior by the people caring for him. The cat, Liam, was badly burned on his pas during a brush fire in Collier County on Saturday. Liam is being cared for by the Collier County Department of Animal Services. The 4-year-old feline was aptly named Liam because […]

A new school, a new leader, a new vision: Lee County principal builds school from scratch amid teacher shortages
A lack of respect, not making a livable wage, and the need for better support are just a few things driving teachers to leave the education field.

Cape city council member questioned for not living in district she represents
A Cape Coral City Council member is being accused of not living in the district she represents.