ATV crash leaves 5 minors injured in Lehigh AcresLawnmower fire leaves Collier County home with extensive damage
ATV crash leaves 5 minors injured in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash between a Toyota Camry and an ATV at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday evening in Lehigh Acres.
Lawnmower fire leaves Collier County home with extensive damage According to authorities, a lawnmower fire in Collier County left a home with extensive damage Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville holds first NFL community event of the season Margaritaville held its first NFL community event of the season at La De Dah beach at Margaritaville.
NAPLES Jewish Federation of Naples hosts event to raise awareness against antisemitism in schools On Sunday, the Jewish Federation of Naples hosted a workshop called Antisemitism in Our Schools.
Body appearing to be missing Naples veteran found A body that appeared to be the missing 64-year-old veteran from Naples was found on Saturday.
NORTH FORT MYERS One person injured after shooting in North Fort Myers neighborhood One person is injured after a shooting on Coon Rd. Saturday night.
Scattered storms with temps in the low to mid 90s Another warm day is in store with temperatures yet again topping out in the low to mid 90s this afternoon.Â
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
ATV crash leaves 5 minors injured in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash between a Toyota Camry and an ATV at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday evening in Lehigh Acres.
Lawnmower fire leaves Collier County home with extensive damage According to authorities, a lawnmower fire in Collier County left a home with extensive damage Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville holds first NFL community event of the season Margaritaville held its first NFL community event of the season at La De Dah beach at Margaritaville.
NAPLES Jewish Federation of Naples hosts event to raise awareness against antisemitism in schools On Sunday, the Jewish Federation of Naples hosted a workshop called Antisemitism in Our Schools.
Body appearing to be missing Naples veteran found A body that appeared to be the missing 64-year-old veteran from Naples was found on Saturday.
NORTH FORT MYERS One person injured after shooting in North Fort Myers neighborhood One person is injured after a shooting on Coon Rd. Saturday night.
Scattered storms with temps in the low to mid 90s Another warm day is in store with temperatures yet again topping out in the low to mid 90s this afternoon.Â
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
Photo: WINK News Bill and Reba McKernan say they love dining at the Bell Tower Shops. “Once and a while, occasionally, we go there and we’ve found that the restaurants they’ve got are quite nice,” said Bill McKernan. Since the mall’s redevelopment last year, they’ve made more room for entertainment centers and restaurants. The goal: a focus on retail and dining. The food part is a big draw for the McKernans. “We’ve also been to Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Blue Point Oyster,” said McKernan. Cyndie McNamus has also noticed a new theme. “I have gone to the movies. I think the movie theater is wonderful and to go for a cocktail or dinner, it’s fun,” she said. But she says with an emphasis on the entertainment, it’s caused less people to go into the stores, including her. “I don’t see it as a shopping experience. I see it as an entertaining experience,” said McNamus. We walked through the mall Tuesday afternoon and noticed six empty storefronts and a lack of shoppers. McNamus says she’s still figuring out the plaza’s identity. “Is it meant for shopping, or is it meant for after 6? Is it a daytime place or a nighttime place? And that’s where the identity gets a little confusing for me,” she said. With the holidays approaching, it has some people wondering if the stores will be able to keep up. The Bell Tower Shops released the following statement in regards to the recent changes: As Bell Tower continues to introduce our newly renovated center, we are focused on becoming an 18-hour-a-day destination that attracts an eclectic mix of distinctive restaurants, boutiques, fine retailers and locally owned businesses. We recently welcomed Ice Spot, G’s Bridal & Haute Couture, “pop-up” coffee shop Narrative Coffee Roasters and Ocean View & 7th. Our newest restaurant, Burntwood Tavern, is completing renovations with plans to open later this year. Additionally, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and United Way have both opened new community outreach centers. We can also share that our newest tenant, Matinique Bakery CafĂ©, will soon be bringing its fresh-baked pastries, environmentally sourced foods and tongue-in-cheek “coffeeology” to patrons of Bell Tower. Matinique will serve a full breakfast menu that features made-to-order crepes, French toast, pancakes, bagels, pastries, eggs, skillets, platters and fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner options will include a variety of gourmet soups, handcrafted sandwiches and deluxe salads. Matinique expects to open this winter.