Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh AcresTribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz
Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
Credit: MGN Participating locations may vary. Deals require a proper Military ID. All deals are Monday, November 11 unless otherwise noted. Things to do and services: Downtowner Car Wash: Veterans and service members receive a free basic car wash. Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Free admission to veterans and one guest. Island Sailing Naples: The annual free Veterans Day Sail will be Sunday, November 10, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please call/email to reserve your spot at (239)398-1483 islandsailingnaples@gmail.com. Lunch included. Naples Botanical Garden: Servicemen and women, military personnel (active or retired) will receive free admission. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: Free admission to veterans and active military service members Saturday, November 9, Sunday, November 10, and Veterans Day Monday, November 11. Adult and child guests in their party will receive $2 off regular Zoo admission during this time. Shell Factory & Nature Park: Free entry for veterans to the nature park 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponge Spa Car Wash: Veterans and service members will receive a free $20.00 car wash. This offer will be available at both of locations. U.S. National Park Service: Free admission for veterans at Big Cypress National Preserve as well as at Everglades National Park Retail: Amazon Prime: Now until Veterans Day, veterans and military can purchase a year of Amazon Prime for $40 off. BJ’s Wholesale: All military personnel will receive 25% off a membership plus a $10 coupon. Kohls: Now through Monday, November 11, Kohl’s is doubling its regular military discount and giving veterans, active-duty members, and their families 30% off in stores nationwide. Home Depot: 10% discount to all active-duty personnel, as well as veterans, on select national holidays, including Veterans Day. The discount is available storewide and is only applied up to purchases of $500. Lowe’s: 10% off eligible purchases every day to active military personnel and veterans. Restaurants and Grocery: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar: Free meal off a select menu. BackStreets Sports Bar: Free 12 inch cheese pizza, a free drink (915 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral) California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military personnel will be able to select a free entree from a special menu including pizza, salads and pasta. Chili’s Grill & Bar: Veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu. Chipotle Mexican Grill: Active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military can get a buy one get one free (BOGO) burrito, bowl, salad or taco on Veterans Day from open to close. Denny’s: Complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon. Dunkin’: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut, no purchase necessary. Hooters: All veterans and current servicemen and women will receive a free meal from a select menu at participating locations Monday. Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut and coffee. Love Boat Ice Cream: Free small cup or cone with ID. *50% off every day for veterans, excludes bulk items. Lucky’s Market: Veterans receive 20% off. LuLu B’s Grill & Cafe: 20% off for veterans. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Free 6-ounce frozen yogurt. Mission BBQ: Free sandwiches and cake for all veterans and active-duty military personnel 11 am – 8 pm. Outback Steakhouse: Now until Monday, Outback is doubling their heroes discount to 20% to servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters, and first responders with valid ID, plus military personnel and their immediate family members. Publix: Veterans, active-duty military and their families can save on groceries at Publix on Monday. Red Robin: Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. Snappy Car Cash: Free car wash Sonny’s BBQ: Veterans and active-duty military will receive a free Pulled or Sliced Pork Big Deal combo; dine-in only. Target: Veterans and active-duty military will receive 10 percent off at stores The Standard: Veterans and law enforcement receive 10 percent off every day (1520 Broadway, Fort Myers) Starbucks: All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and their family will receive a free cup of brewed coffee at participating Starbucks stores. TCBY: First 6oz is free for veterans and active military. Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty military receive a free lunch from 11 am to 4 pm. Choose from a 10 entree menu, drink included. Tijuana Flats: Half price entrees for all veterans. Twin Peaks: Veterans, active-duty military and reservists can eat for free from a select menu. Winn-Dixie: Veterans and active military receive 11 percent off on all qualifying grocery purchases. Wendy’s: Veterans and first-responders receive a free Dave’s Single Small Combo.