2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 in Collier CountyCape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal
2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 East between mile markers 74 and 75.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District will perform a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 East between mile markers 74 and 75.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District will perform a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
MGN CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Everyone enjoys saving money. We found out that you do not always need a coupon to get a deal, sometimes you just need to ask. WINK News Call for Action found a popular “Seniors Discount List” on Facebook which posts deals for restaurants, retail, travel and even entertainment, all for the 50 and over crowd. The bad news: the list is not accurate. The good news: there are dozens of places that do give seniors a discount, and some of the places we talked to offer deals to people starting at 50 years old. RETAIL: Banana Republic: 10% Bealls: 15% every Tuesday (50+) Belk: 20% first Tuesday of every month (50+) Dress Barn: 10% off Tuesday (55+) Kohls: 15% Wednesday (55+) Ross Store: 10% off every Tue (55+) Stein Mart: 20% of one sale item on first Monday of every month (50+) TJ Maxx: 10% off every Mon (55+) RESTAURANTS: Applebee’s: 10%-15% off (60+), varies by location Arby’s: 10% off (55+) Boston Market: 7% off (55+) Chick-Fil-A: Senior drink/coffee (.80) Chili’s: 10% off (55+) Denny’s: AARP discount Dunkin Donuts: 30% off small cup coffee Hardee’s: 10% IHOP: 55+ menu McDonalds: Discounted coffee (55+) Steak and Shake: 10% off (50+) Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (60+), M-R 2-5 p.m. $7.99 buffet and beverage Taco Bell: $.60 senior drinks, vary by location Wendy’s: Senior drinks, free 16 oz soda/tea HOTEL: Holiday Inn: 5%-10% off (62+), if available Best Western: 10% off (AARP), if available Choice Hotel: 10% (60+) Embassy Suites: 10% – 15% off (AARP) Hampton Inn: 10% off (AARP) Hyatt Place: Roughly 10%, varies on date Marriott: Up to 15%, depending on hotel, location and date (62+) Motel 6: 10% (AARP) CAR RENTAL: Avis: Varies (AARP) Budget: Varies on length of rate National: 5% (AARP) TRAVEL: American: May offer senior fare for domestic (65+), call reservations 800-433-7300 Southwest: May offer senior fares, call reservation 1-800-I-FLY-SWA United: Senior fares for selected travel (65+); dependant on flight, need to call 1-800-864-8331 Amtrak: 15% off (62+); 10% cross-border services Greyhound: 5% off (62+) ENTERTAINMENT: AMC: Value pricing for everyone M-R $5.09 US National Parks: $10 lifetime pass (62+) Regal Cinemas: $9 ticket (60+) PHONES: Verizon: $30/month for 300 minutes (65+) AT&T: $19.99/month (65+); 10% off services (AARP) AMENITIES: Great Clips: $2 OFF (65+) Supercuts: $13.95 cuts (60+)