Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in courtAlamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers.
Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morning The Weather Authority is tracking a comfortable Friday morning start with dry and breezy afternoon conditions expected.
NAPLES Event held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week The City of Naples and Project HELP held an event in Baker Park for National Crime Victims Week.
NAPLES 25-acre brush fire off I-75 in Collier County lowers air quality The Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to a 25-acre brush fire at Mile Marker 96 on I-75 in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers.
Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morning The Weather Authority is tracking a comfortable Friday morning start with dry and breezy afternoon conditions expected.
NAPLES Event held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week The City of Naples and Project HELP held an event in Baker Park for National Crime Victims Week.
NAPLES 25-acre brush fire off I-75 in Collier County lowers air quality The Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to a 25-acre brush fire at Mile Marker 96 on I-75 in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
Cheryl Lynn Vollmar (CCSO) A Charlotte County support teacher was arrested last week after she was caught with a baggie of cocaine in her purse, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Cheryl Lynn Vollmar, 53, of Port Charlotte, faces charges for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. The report lists her as a teacher at Peace River Elementary. The Charlotte County School District later confirmed that she is a push-in support teacher with the district and doesn’t have a traditional class, but does work with many 5th grade students. The district said in a statement: “At the present time while it’s still under investigation and in the hands of law-enforcement we cannot comment on this situation other than to confirm she is a teacher employed by Charlotte County Public Schools.” On Feb. 9, a deputy in an unmarked car spotted a white Nissan Altima parked at a known drug house on Conway Boulevard in Port Charlotte. After watching a woman get into the car, the deputy followed her. The woman, later identified as Vollmar, drove to the Gulf Gas Station, stayed there for a few moments, then continued driving. When turning right onto Harbor Boulevard, she failed to turn into the immediate right lane and the deputy conducted a traffic stop. When asked where she was coming from, Vollmar said she had just purchased scratch tickets at the gas station. When asked if she’d stopped anywhere prior to that, she said no. The deputy asked Vollmar if she had anything illegal inside the vehicle, to which she also replied no. She voluntarily consented to a search of her vehicle. Another deputy searched the vehicle and found a plastic baggie in Vollmar’s purse containing a white substance consistent with cocaine. A field test determined the substance was, indeed, cocaine and Vollmar denied knowing anything about it. Also inside the vehicle, deputies found a cut straw inside the center console, commonly used by drug users to snort their narcotics. Vollmar was placed under arrest and transported to the Charlotte County Jail without incident. In addition to the drug charges she faces, she was also issued traffic citations for possession of a controlled substance while operating a motor vehicle, stop sign violation, tag light violation, and improper right turn. The cocaine was determined to weigh 0.7 grams in the bag and the drug paraphernalia was placed into evidence. The cocaine will be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for further examination. She will make a mandatory court appearance on Feb. 26, 2020 at 1 p.m. Court documents show Vollmar was found guilty of reckless driving involving drugs or alcohol in 2011. We reached out to her, but haven’t received a response. However, we did speak to some parents and grandparents who believe the charge is grounds for termination. “If it is this, I really think that she should be fired. I really do,” said Robert Lucas. Others argue it’s up to a jury to decide. “They could suspend her pending the trial,” said Ray Roddy. “I suppose that could be a fair thing to do to protect the children.” Innocent or guilty, everyone agrees student safety is number one.