Summary
A well-known meteorologist, Matt Devitt, was suddenly fired from a Florida news station called WINK News. Devitt had worked at the station for 10 years. Reports suggest he was let go for taking extra time during his breaks to help his wife with their newborn baby, but this has not been independently confirmed.
Key Facts
- Matt Devitt was the Chief Meteorologist at WINK News, a television station in southwest Florida.
- He was abruptly dismissed from his position last Thursday.
- Devitt shared his unexpected departure on social media and received a large amount of support.
- The reason for his firing reportedly involved taking longer breaks to assist his wife with their newborn.
- The station's management has not publicly commented on his termination.
- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized the decision and called for Devitt's reinstatement.
- WINK News has not confirmed or denied the reasons for the firing.
- Devitt's post drew significant public reaction, with 80,000 reactions and 28,000 comments on Facebook.
