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.
Image of seed packet from China received in the mail in the United States. This is not the package received by Mitch Wood in Golden Gate Estates. Credit: via Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Mysterious packages from China are popping up across the country. A man in Southwest Florida says he got one in the mail with a mysterious substance inside. The state recently warned Floridians no to open suspicious packages full of seeds, and it has more guidelines if this happens to you. Mitch Wood in Golden Gate Estates received an unexpected delivery from China in the mail recently. “It looks almost like a fish, a small fish. It’s like an inch long, brown, gooey-looking thing,” Wood said. “Luckily, it’s not leaking at all, and I can’t smell anything from it.” “It had my wife’s name on it, a weird phone number with an area code that wasn’t even the one with the extension on it, and then shippers information from Shenzhen,” Wood said. Sunday, Wood opened a package from China. “I mean, we do order a ton of stuff online,” Wood said. “so I wasn’t surprised to see something from China.” But, this time, it was a package he did not order. “The first thing I did was opened up the garbage and dropped it in a bag and washed my hands,” Wood said. “Put on some gloves and zipped it up and then put it in my shed because I didn’t want it in the house.” The shipping title said “wire connector” and had the numbers two out of 179. The state sent out a release, asking Floridians to report suspicious seed packets or mysterious packages like the one Wood received from China. “I’m not surprised that it was local, but I just happen to be the random one who got it,” Wood said. Wood reached out to the U.S. Postal service inspection and is sending it in to be investigated. The state warns anyone who gets one of these packages not to open it and report it. What To Do: Anyone receiving unsolicited packages from other countries should follow these directions: Do not open the seed packet and avoid opening outer packaging or mailing materials, if possible Place the seed packet AND mailing materials into a sealable plastic bag – this is important to determining the origin of the seeds. Do not plant the seeds or discard them in trash that will be landfilled UNOPENED PACKAGES and packages containing objects OTHER THAN SEEDS: report immediately to the USDA Anti-Smuggling hotline at 1-800-877-3835 or SITC.mail@aphis.usda.gov OPENED PACKAGES containing seeds: report to the FDACS Division of Plant Industry online at FDACS.gov/SeedByMail. Package recipients can either drop off the package at their local UF/IFAS Extension county office, or schedule a safe, contactless pickup of the seeds, packaging, and mailing materials by an FDACS Inspector Recipients with questions other than seed reporting can contact the Division of Plant Industry at 1-888-397-1517 or DPIhelpline@FDACS.gov When reporting the seed package to FDACS and USDA/APHIS, the state says to be prepared to complete a simple form and provide one’s name, physical address, phone number and email address for contact and seed collection purposes. MORE: USDA Investigates Packages of Unsolicited Seeds from China