Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee CountyAlico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason
Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee County Lee County Solid Waste announced that debris collection for Hurricane Milton has concluded for unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Alico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason Alico Inc., a company deep-rooted in Florida, has announced the diversification of its Alico Citrus division to focus on being a land company.
PORT CHARLOTTE Trio wanted for attempted burglary in Port Charlotte neighborhood Three individuals are wanted for attempting to break into two cars in the driveway of a home in Port Charlotte.
marco island Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County The Florida Department of Health has informed the public of the presence of red tide reported near South Marco Beach.
Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North Naples Specializing in lobster rolls, fried clams and roast beef sandwiches, Maine Shack quietly launched Dec. 23 in the former space of Kruk’s Philly Steaks in the Promenade at Naples Centre on the corner of Naples Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
Lee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season Patients at Lee Health have been experiencing higher wait times as an influx of people with illnesses has overflooded several locations.
Lee County Ground transportation location changes happening at RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is making changes to its ground transportation locations because of its terminal expansion project.
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.
the weather authority Cold morning makes way for another chilly day The Weather Authority is tracking the coldest morning of the season as Southwest Florida braces for another chilly Wednesday afternoon.
NAPLES MANOR Collier County hit-and-run victims seek justice after New Year’s Day crash A mother and daughter were left for dead on the side of the road; the crash happened on New Year’s Day on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee County Lee County Solid Waste announced that debris collection for Hurricane Milton has concluded for unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Alico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason Alico Inc., a company deep-rooted in Florida, has announced the diversification of its Alico Citrus division to focus on being a land company.
PORT CHARLOTTE Trio wanted for attempted burglary in Port Charlotte neighborhood Three individuals are wanted for attempting to break into two cars in the driveway of a home in Port Charlotte.
marco island Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County The Florida Department of Health has informed the public of the presence of red tide reported near South Marco Beach.
Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North Naples Specializing in lobster rolls, fried clams and roast beef sandwiches, Maine Shack quietly launched Dec. 23 in the former space of Kruk’s Philly Steaks in the Promenade at Naples Centre on the corner of Naples Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
Lee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season Patients at Lee Health have been experiencing higher wait times as an influx of people with illnesses has overflooded several locations.
Lee County Ground transportation location changes happening at RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is making changes to its ground transportation locations because of its terminal expansion project.
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.
the weather authority Cold morning makes way for another chilly day The Weather Authority is tracking the coldest morning of the season as Southwest Florida braces for another chilly Wednesday afternoon.
NAPLES MANOR Collier County hit-and-run victims seek justice after New Year’s Day crash A mother and daughter were left for dead on the side of the road; the crash happened on New Year’s Day on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Cape Coral’s Four Freedoms Park. (Credit: WINK News) There is a fun new way to explore Southwest Florida’s largest city. It is called Cape Coral Quest. It is a free scavenger hunt app where you search for clues to win prizes. From up above or down below, Cape Coral has some pretty unique places, but are you familiar with all of them? The city, in partnership with the Lee County Visitor Convention Bureau, wants to put you to the test with a quest. “I thought it would be really neat to create something that is Cape Coral-focused. Something that would drive people to our local businesses, or local landmarks, and even our parks,” said Sarah Newcomb, marketing specialist for Cape Coral. After a year of development, the city found its answer in the new quest app. Once downloaded on your phone, you’ll have 30 locations to explore. Newcomb said she focused on places not usually noticed around the city. “I feel like even if you live here, you don’t visit everywhere and everything that we have to offer. So this is really for not just visitors, but residents here.” The best part is there’s no age limit. There are 20 riddles that give you points once solved. Those can later be traded for prizes. The prize for many of the locations included is the potential for more business. “This does allow people the opportunity to come in at any time. So I hope we see a lot more people through it,” said Janel Trull, executive director of the Cape Coral Historical Museum. It is something many businesses are ready to showcase. “Once they discover this building, they go, oh, there’s theater, live theater. And want to find out more about it. So bringing all these people together, it’s a great opportunity,” said Mark Fleming, executive director of the Cultural Park Theater. The city says there are lots of unknown treasures. “People go, ‘oh, I’ve lived here for 20 years and never knew where this was. I didn’t know it was here,'” said Fleming. Newcomb selected each of the 30 locations featured in the scavenger hunt. “I know anyone who has a small business will tell you after the hurricane, especially south Cape, they really got hit hard. And so this is a great opportunity for them to, again, get people in the door.” Fleming said he’s been trying to do that ever since Hurricane Ian. “It’s gonna get people to move around the city. It’s gonna get people to see what we have.” As you visit each location, all you have to do is scan the QR code to check-in. A riddle will soon follow, which, if solved, can be traded in for some cool prizes. The best part, some locations may even offer a special deal just for participating. “A lot of them are actually offering discounts and different coupons,” said Newcomb. The deals help you and the small business around Cape Coral. You don’t have to run right away to get all the spots checked off. You’ll have until November 30 to complete the scavenger hunt. If you solve all the riddles inside the app, you’ll be entered to win a two-night stay at the Westin Cape Coral.