CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
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.