Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB?
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB? In July, seven properties on Fort Myers Beach were smacked with red tag notices and given sixty days to get into compliance.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
Florida politicians react to 2nd Trump assassination attempt Florida politicians are reacting after an assassination attempt at Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club.
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for public’s help in solving 2013 cold case The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for information regarding the 2013 homicide of Laura Howard.
FORT MYERS Possible kitchen fire at Winkler apartment complex Authorities are investigating a possible kitchen fire at the Retreat Apartment Complex Sunday afternoon. This comes after a fire at the same complex yesterday.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police seek public’s help in Carrell Road hit-and-run investigation The Fort Myers Police Department is requesting information regarding a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested in Lehigh Acres for holding a woman against her will A man in Lehigh Acres has been arrested for holding a woman against her will for over 24 hours, threatening her with a knife and attempting to strangle her.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Inmate attacks, reckless driving, and a hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attacking another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run.
golden gate Canal accident: car found in Golden Gate canal One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation after their vehicle ended up in a canal.
southwest florida How Harry Chapin Food Bank is helping SWFL families combat hunger As the price of just about everything is up, some say they have to choose between groceries or paying the bills.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB? In July, seven properties on Fort Myers Beach were smacked with red tag notices and given sixty days to get into compliance.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
Florida politicians react to 2nd Trump assassination attempt Florida politicians are reacting after an assassination attempt at Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club.
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for public’s help in solving 2013 cold case The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for information regarding the 2013 homicide of Laura Howard.
FORT MYERS Possible kitchen fire at Winkler apartment complex Authorities are investigating a possible kitchen fire at the Retreat Apartment Complex Sunday afternoon. This comes after a fire at the same complex yesterday.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police seek public’s help in Carrell Road hit-and-run investigation The Fort Myers Police Department is requesting information regarding a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested in Lehigh Acres for holding a woman against her will A man in Lehigh Acres has been arrested for holding a woman against her will for over 24 hours, threatening her with a knife and attempting to strangle her.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Inmate attacks, reckless driving, and a hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attacking another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run.
golden gate Canal accident: car found in Golden Gate canal One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation after their vehicle ended up in a canal.
southwest florida How Harry Chapin Food Bank is helping SWFL families combat hunger As the price of just about everything is up, some say they have to choose between groceries or paying the bills.
Stellar Records is marking one year on its calendar next month and is celebrating its success with an event local music fans won’t want to miss. The store, located on Cleveland Avenue, opened on Sept. 2 and has become a popular gathering spot for many local music connoisseurs. To celebrate their anniversary, Stellar is throwing an event with giveaways, deals and a unique lineup of local music acts. Stellar Records. CREDIT: WINK News Owner Liz Cochran said the shop’s success in the past year has delighted her. “It’s absolutely amazing. I’m beyond grateful that people keep coming in to see me, and they keep coming back, and they’re excited to be here, and they’re excited to find their perfect record for the day,” Cochran said. During Record Store Day in April, shoppers arrived in the early morning, creating a line that snaked across the strip mall. RELATED: Record Store Day in SWFL: What to expect and where to go “We’ve surpassed my expectations. The community has really welcomed us as a fresh take on what a record store can be in Fort Myers. It’s been such a great experience, like adventure. Every day I come in here, and I have fun. It’s awesome,” Cochran said. Cochran is around music all day, and as an avid music lover, this isn’t a problem for her. Stellar Records. CREDIT: WINK News “You get to be around this music all day. Yeah, I get to be like, oh, I don’t want to listen to this right now. I don’t have to deal with piped-in music from overhead or anything like that. You have a choice. I do have a shop rule, at least for me, if I put on the record, and I don’t know the artist, I need to finish it,” Cochran said. Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships But what has been the main contributor to the shop’s success in the past year? “So having a unique inventory, diverse, because most stores will have the same purveyors of records, but we have sourced out like independent distributors where we can pull really cool punk, really cool indie, like, all across the board, ’cause we need to sell what we can,” Cochran said. In Stellar, the roster ranges from Taylor Swift and The Beatles to local bands such as Except You and their second EP, “Crushable,” on recycled vinyl. “It’s fun to have a little fun with, like, oh, well, maybe somebody will like this album, and they don’t have the opportunity to pick it up somewhere else. Like, Barnes & Noble doesn’t carry what we carry, like underground,” Cochran said. Stellar Records. CREDIT: WINK News Cochran said that trading has been a big contributor to the shop’s success. She has customers who trade in their mega collections for store credit or cash. The most popular genres, according to Cochran, are rock, punk, alternative, indie and jazz. Original music is popular in the local scene, with many subgenres of punk being popular. On Saturday, Aug. 31, the store will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a concert showcasing four local acts in punk subgenres. Performing at the show are Except You, Go Read Theory, Dave!Ja!Vu! and Weird Times from St. Pete. These bands are notorious for throwing memorable punk shows. Except You album release at Ollie’s Pub on February 24, 2024. CREDIT: Jesi Cason Photography But will it be possible to compensate for the brisk energy these bands bring in a quaint record store like Stellar? According to Cochran, after shifting some things around, they will accommodate space for the bands and their equipment. Stellar Records. CREDIT: WINK News In addition to the concert, Stellar will hold a weekend-long sale. From Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, Stellar is offering 10% off sealed vinyl and 20% off used vinyl and is giving away a Bluetooth turntable. Stellar Records. CREDIT: WINK News At the show, they will hold a raffle for a custom guitar and for tickets to The Interrupters on Sept. 24 at Jannus Live, provided by No Clubs.