Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12MSip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
Charlotte County CCSO will hold press conference addressing deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Friday on the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Englewood.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
Charlotte County CCSO will hold press conference addressing deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Friday on the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Englewood.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing. So, to ensure you can keep up, WINK News sports reporters Zach Oliveri and Sylvie Sparks put together a list of things and people you should keep an eye out for in the new year. 2024 brought southwest Florida a lot to cheer for another Kelly Cup championship for the Florida Everblades. FGCU teams are making it to the NCAA tournament. And countless achievements by our local athletes. As we look ahead to 2025, who will be the rising stars? Here’s a look at the five storylines to watch in 2025. FGCU Women’s Basketball Under New Leadership The FGCU women’s basketball team enters 2025 with a new head coach, Chelsea Lyles. A former player and longtime assistant, Lyles steps into the role following Karl Smesko’s departure to coach the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. Lyles is determined to maintain the program’s legacy of excellence. “We’re going to have to come together to make this season special. The expectations are still the same. We’re still striving for excellence and we still have the same goals as we always have,” Lyles said. FC Naples Joins the USL League One This year marks the inaugural season for FC Naples, Southwest Florida’s new USL League One club. The team unveiled its identity, colors, and coaching staff in 2024, with head coach and sporting director Matt Poland ready to bring an exciting style of play to the community. “Making sure our style of play represents the people of Naples. I want it to be action-packed. I want it to be playing on the front foot, exciting, hard-working guys,” Poland said. Naples Native Heads to MLB Naples High alum Johnny King, known for his 90+ mph pitches, begins his professional baseball journey in 2025. After being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, King will report to spring training in Tampa this February. High-Profile Football Recruits to Make College Decisions Three standout high school football players from Southwest Florida are set to decide on their college commitments in 2025. North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is receiving offers from powerhouses like Georgia, Alabama, and LSU. Wide receiver Jayden Petit of First Baptist and defensive lineman Kendall Guervill of Fort Myers are also drawing attention from programs including Florida, Miami, and Texas A&M. Gulf Coast Alum to Compete in Golf’s Biggest Tournaments Noah Kent, a Gulf Coast High graduate, will achieve a golfer’s dream in 2025 by competing in both the U.S. Open and the Masters. The Florida signee qualified for both tournaments last summer and is ranked among the NCAA’s top 70 golfers. “I made a joke to my dad earlier on the phone. It’s like, we won’t be making pimento cheese sandwiches at home now. Like, you’ll be buying them there at Augusta,” Kent said. These are just a few of the many stories to watch as Southwest Florida’s sports scene continues to grow. Stay tuned throughout the year for more updates and coverage.