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Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Lee County School District addresses parent’s concerns at town hall meeting Creating open dialog between parents and those in charge of our kid’s education. Thursday night was the first of many town hall meetings being held by the Lee County school district.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
NAPLES CCSO seeks help identifying suspected school burglars in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girl’s weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Since the sport was introduced in Collier County schools three years ago teams have seen a sharp increase in participation.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
COVID-19’s hidden dangers Researchers have discovered that the neurological effects of long COVID extend beyond common symptoms like coughing and sneezing.
Locals react to Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the nation’s birthright citizenship policy.
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
Credit: WKMG via CBS Miami A Florida mom is suing the Orange County Public School District for $1 million in damages after she says she was banned as a school volunteer over her participation on adult websites. “I would say that it’s nobody’s position to judge what anybody does in their private life,” said Victoria Triece on Thursday at a news conference with her lawyers. The mother of two filed the lawsuit after being banned from her children’s elementary school. She was told she’s no longer welcome to volunteer there, after another parent paid their way onto her page on the adults-only website ‘OnlyFans’ featuring explicit photos and video. Triece, 30, makes her living posting images of herself on the subscription site. “If I’m not hurting anybody and I’m not affecting anybody’s day, then it’s somebody’s choice to do something that’s fully legal,” said Triece. Triece and her attorney Mark NeJame claim her online adult career became the reason the principal of her sons’ school, Sand Lake Elementary, informed her she’d no longer be able to participate in the district’s volunteer program. Triece says it’s important to volunteer for school activities involving her 5- and 10-year-old sons. So much so, NeJame sent a letter to Orange County Public Schools, demanding the district to pay one million dollars in damages and for Triece to be reinstated as a classroom volunteer. “My mother did it for me and having her there was the best joy growing up, just getting to have a parent see you at school and encourage you to want to want to be at school,” she explained. Triece has been part of the school’s ADDition volunteer program for five years, doing everything from helping students with their assignments to organizing class parties. “Everything I devoted myself to was ripped out of my hands with no proper reason,” she said. Triece said she dresses appropriately when she attends school functions and has a good rapport with teachers and parents. She said she wants to be reinstated and compensated by the district for the embarrassment and impact on her life. “Now I’m supposed to walk into the building, and I don’t know what was said to my son’s teacher,” she said. “I don’t know what’s been said about me to anyone at that school.” A parent who heard about her dismissal referred her to the law firm, and other parents have reached out to show support, she said. “One minute of my job a day is not my whole life, it’s not my life of being a mom or being a parent,” she said. “I think everybody’s just floored because they’re like, ‘We know you; we know who you are.”’ School district spokesman Michael Ollendorff declined comment, citing “potential, pending or ongoing litigation.”