Sugarshack Downtown music venue goes live in Bonita SpringsFoxtail Coffee Co., Eagle Specialty Coffee open in Cape Coral
Sugarshack Downtown music venue goes live in Bonita Springs Following a series of private invitation-only events, the live music venue with a full-service restaurant and bars launches to the general public Jan. 31 across Old 41 Road from the city’s Riverside Park bandshell. A grand opening celebration is planned in early February.
Foxtail Coffee Co., Eagle Specialty Coffee open in Cape Coral The two coffee shops are almost identical in size, shape and layout. Both rely on drive-thru windows for more than half their business. Both are located off Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, and both are part of relatively small companies when compared to the behemoth that’s located roughly halfway between them.
Jury selection begins for Charlotte County teen accused of murdering his mother Jury selection begins for the 17-year-old accused of killing his mother, who could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.
PUNTA GORDA Quarterly auction to benefit Sgt. Elio Diaz in Punta Gorda There will be a quarterly auction in Punta Gorda to benefit Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who died last year while conducting a traffic stop.
Charlotte deputies searching for armed suspect on the run The hunt is on for a suspect who fled from Charlotte County deputies when they went to arrest him on a Sarasota warrant on Sunday.
FORT MYERS Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Myers Lee Health is expanding its reach and holding an event for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fort Myers campus.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects The Fort Myers City Council is set to meet and discuss the development of two historic sites.
cape coral Cape Coral man accused of DUI, fleeing from police The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI while fleeing from law enforcement.
Firstborn member of SWFL eagle family dies in nest The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced that E24, the firstborn of the eagle family, has died.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County offers discounted dog adoptions for Valentine’s Day Lee County Domestic Animal Services is inviting the public to celebrate Yappy Valentine’s Day by offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 men wanted for Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Man suspected of fatal domestic shooting incident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic shooting incident on Holtville Avenue in South Gulf Cove.
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.
Large law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
Sugarshack Downtown music venue goes live in Bonita Springs Following a series of private invitation-only events, the live music venue with a full-service restaurant and bars launches to the general public Jan. 31 across Old 41 Road from the city’s Riverside Park bandshell. A grand opening celebration is planned in early February.
Foxtail Coffee Co., Eagle Specialty Coffee open in Cape Coral The two coffee shops are almost identical in size, shape and layout. Both rely on drive-thru windows for more than half their business. Both are located off Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, and both are part of relatively small companies when compared to the behemoth that’s located roughly halfway between them.
Jury selection begins for Charlotte County teen accused of murdering his mother Jury selection begins for the 17-year-old accused of killing his mother, who could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.
PUNTA GORDA Quarterly auction to benefit Sgt. Elio Diaz in Punta Gorda There will be a quarterly auction in Punta Gorda to benefit Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who died last year while conducting a traffic stop.
Charlotte deputies searching for armed suspect on the run The hunt is on for a suspect who fled from Charlotte County deputies when they went to arrest him on a Sarasota warrant on Sunday.
FORT MYERS Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Myers Lee Health is expanding its reach and holding an event for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fort Myers campus.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects The Fort Myers City Council is set to meet and discuss the development of two historic sites.
cape coral Cape Coral man accused of DUI, fleeing from police The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI while fleeing from law enforcement.
Firstborn member of SWFL eagle family dies in nest The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced that E24, the firstborn of the eagle family, has died.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County offers discounted dog adoptions for Valentine’s Day Lee County Domestic Animal Services is inviting the public to celebrate Yappy Valentine’s Day by offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 men wanted for Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Man suspected of fatal domestic shooting incident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic shooting incident on Holtville Avenue in South Gulf Cove.
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.
Large law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
Credit: WINK News. Collier County student-athletes learned they don’t have to make individual decisions getting back onto the field because the school district updated its plans. Collier County Public Schools says the falls sports season will be pushed back, and Aug. 24 is the earliest practices will start. The activities coordinator at Gulf Coast High School says, if they have to postpone sports and Friday night lights to keep the kids safe they will, it’s the main goal at GCHS. Although parents and students wish they could get back to normal and play sports, they understand. “I would love to see it go,” said Anthony Gonzalez, a senior at Golden Gate High School. “Everyone loves getting the grind in, but we can’t because of this pandemic.” Student-athletes say they are frustrated. “It just really sucks,” Gonzalez said. Brandon Balcer is a parent of two. He says he knows contact sports can be dangerous during the coronavirus pandemic. “You’re at much higher risk when you’re interacting with someone directly,” Balcer said. And that’s why the supervisor of interscholastic sports and the activity coordinators of Collier County met to discuss pushing back athletics a little bit longer. “We remember that our students are students first and athletes second, so we felt that date would be the best date for the student-athletes,” said Mark Rosenbalm, the supervisor of interscholastic sports for Collier County Public Schools. “We want to make sure we can get them in the building, used to all the new protocols and norm, and then get to some time of normalcy for athletics,” said Alan Scott, the activities coordinator for Gulf Coast High School. Teachers and parents know kids want to hit the fields. “Kids, in general, they just want to play. They just want to play sports,” said Rodelin Anthony, a former coach and current teach er at Immokalee High School. But they want to make sure it is as safe as possible. “We don’t want schools held back,” Balcer said. “But at the same time if it reduces the risk.” “I think it’s a good idea they pushed it back because anytime is a good time when it’s about trying to control the virus and the pandemic,” Anthony said. Collier County Public Schools says it’s monitoring the situation, and this date is not set in stone. If they feel the need to extend, they will. Scott says he thinks the kids understand this is for their safety. “At the end of the day, they saw what those seniors had to go through last spring,” Scott said. “And I think they are forever grateful, just for having the opportunity to play athletic events, and they understand this can be taken away from them in an instance.”