Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier CountyStream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Fort Myers High School. CREDIT: WINK News A Fort Myers High School baseball coach was let go for using a racial slur in a text to the team. Then, in the first week of April, midway through a game against Estero High School most of the team walked off the field. After the head coach was removed from his position for a Title VI investigation by the district. But, nobody on the team thought about telling the only two black players on the team about the walk-off plan. Next, on Thursday, the principal of Fort Myers High School announced he will be leaving the school after this year for another job at a college in Tennessee. The Lee County School District confirmed to WINK News it’s conducting a Title VI investigation into the school. That means nobody will be discriminated against because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, or religion in a program that’s federally funded. Public schools are federally funded and therefore, the school’s baseball team is also federally funded. Consequently, if a Title VI investigation into the baseball team is happening, it’s because there’s reason to believe that someone has been discriminated against because of one of the aforementioned factors. An email given to WINK News by one of the players’ parents was sent from the athletic director of Fort Myers High School. The email said the Title VI investigation into the baseball program had begun, and the district itself is the one conducting it. “They are doing what they need to do. They are investigating this and looking at what is the root problem? They know there’s an issue they need to see. How far did it go? And does it still exist? And that’s it’s not an easy thing to do,” Pam Seay, a Department of Justice professor at FGCU, said. Assistant coach Alex Carcioppolo sent a racial slur in a group chat message to the team in February. He was removed from his position and then, nearly two months later, head coach Kyle Burchfield was removed. Then the team walked off the field in their next game, protesting the status of the program. The FHSAA fined the school $500 forcing the school to forfeit the game. “This is not the kind of behavior that you expect to find in your own high school. And to have a family have to go through this, this is just unforgivable,” Seay said. With a little persistence and patience, the school district confirmed they are conducting a Title VI investigation. Two months into the investigation and a week of questions from WINK News later, the investigation was confirmed by the school district. According to the board policy as they relate to the investigation, the investigation includes interviews with the person who complained, who they complained to, and who might have knowledge of the situation. They also said that a determination will be rendered no more than 20 school days following the complaint. However, after adding up the days, Thursday is the 33 school day since the complaint. “I would agree that there needs to be some kind of ramifications to the people that were involved. And then if it’s happening in the the sports program in one sports program, chances are it is happening elsewhere. Because it seems that there is an atmosphere of approval and atmosphere that shows this is okay behavior, when in fact it is not. It is egregious, it is atrocious,” Seay said.