Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtownMinnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
WINK NEWS 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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
WINK NEWS 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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
MGN NEW YORK (AP) As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season, they’ve shown a desire for deals but also an inclination for some impulse spending, retail experts say. Shoppers were on track to spend more compared to last year. The National Retail Federation trade group called spending so far “robust,” and reiterated its forecast that holiday sales will rise by up to 4 percent. More than one-third of shoppers surveyed by the NRF planned to make all their purchases on sale over the five days of Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. That’s similar to last year, and up from 11 percent in 2015. But shoppers appeared to be buying on a whim also. Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst at market research firm NPD Group, said based on what he and his team saw at stores last weekend, “there’s no question there was more impulse buying and self-gifting.” MORE: SWFL sounds off on Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping Here are other details from the season so far: Discounts The discounts appeared slightly smaller this year on Thanksgiving and Black Friday compared to last year, according to research firm Market Track LLC. It analyzed Black Friday circulars at retailers including Walmart, Target, Sears and Best Buy and found that the advertised discounts averaged 45 percent this year compared to 48 percent last year. “Shopper are looking for deals, but there wasn’t significant price slashing,” said Ryne Misso, Market Track’s director of marketing. He noted that stores tried to simplify discounts by offering blanket sales and doing less bundling, such as offering two-for-one deals. But there were bargains to be had. On Saturday at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, stores from Macy’s to J.C. Penney slashed prices at least 40 percent in many departments. And Macy’s had a display of coats at 80 percent off. On Cyber Monday, 89 percent of orders came with free shipping, up just slightly from last year, says Salesforce, which tracks the buying activity of 500 million global shoppers. Impulse shopping As online buying has made shoppers, armed with mobile phones, more purposeful, retailers from Target to Saks Fifth Avenue are making a bigger push to offer grab-and-go items. Target has set up kiosks stocked with items like fun socks and beauty items throughout the store. J.C. Penney has “Penney Lane” kiosks filled with items under $10 like air fresheners and adult coloring books. And luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has grab-and-go gifts too, but they’re under $200. They include a unicorn-shaped body pillow for $35 and fingerless fur mittens for $70. MORE: How to stay safe while Cyber Monday shopping Online shopping erodes store buying Amazon said Wednesday that Cyber Monday was the biggest shopping day in its history, but didn’t provide figures. But analysts reportedly estimated $1 billion in revenue for its Prime Day event in July. It also said Cyber Monday orders on its app jumped more than 50 percent from a year ago. Online buying from Nov. 1 to Monday was up 17 percent from a year ago to $50 billion, says Adobe Analytics, the research arm of the software maker. Mobile shopping accounted for nearly 46 percent of retail visits and 40 percent of revenue on Cyber Monday, compared with nearly 43 percent of retail visits and 27 percent of revenue on the same day last year, says Adobe. For the five-day holiday kickoff, NRF estimated that more than 64 million shopped online or in stores. In addition, more than 58 million shopped online only, while more than 51 million shopped in stores only. Store traffic, though, has continued to fall. Shopper visits were down by 1.6 percent on Black Friday, compared with a 1 percent drop in the prior year, according to research firm ShopperTrak. It calls the declines “far less substantial” this year and last than in earlier years. Stores and malls have tried to make themselves places people want to be, like offering free massages and concerts. Malls operated by CBL Properties had DJs and free giveaways. “It created a more festive environment,” said spokeswoman Stacey Keating. “People were dancing with Santa in the common area of the mall.”