LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash 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, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash 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, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
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.