Cape Coral FL

Those looking to start the new year off on a once-a-year ride that promotes health and wellness in a unique setting can sign up now. The 35th annual Tour De Cape cycling event takes place Jan. 23-25 where riders from novice to expert can hit varying courses in the spirit of fun, exercise and self-competition.

On Christmas Day 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County), 36-year-old Krysten Ann Happel allegedly abused her extremely young daughter—verbally berating her, forcefully tapping/nudging her head repeatedly, and throwing a blanket over her face—while sending disturbing videos and texts to a friend. The texts targeted...

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. – Before his hook ever hit the water, Capt. Jamie Allen's battle had begun. He whirled his fishing line like a gossamer-thin lasso and expertly plunked his lure right at the nose of a hungry tarpon. It vanished in an instant, and the fly fisherman reeled...

Wednesday’s New Year’s Eve celebration in the South Cape did have one obvious similarity to the party in New York’s chilly Times Square. It was cold — by Florida standards at least. But the commonality didn’t end there. While thousands of revelers braved the crisp...

Southwest Florida's real estate market is settling into a more even pace, giving both buyers and sellers a clearer path forward. Local professionals say the intense swings seen in recent years are leveling out, creating conditions that support thoughtful decisions rather than rushed ones as the market continues to...

Here is your forecast for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. This morning, we are waking up with lows in the 50s, 40s inland. Afternoon highs will climb into the low 70s with mostly to partly sunny skies. Tonight we will fall into the 50s with mostly clear skies, making for a...

Next weekend, children and adults alike will have a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of county vehicles up close, including fire trucks, heavy equipment, and more. Lee County Parks & Recreation is welcoming the community to attend the second annual Touch-a-Truck event at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in...

Cape Coral is preparing for major construction as the Grove Town Center, Jaycee Park, and $100 million Bimini Square projects advance in 2026.

PUNTA GORDA — The Peace River Audubon Society and Punta Gorda Isles Green Thumbs are teaming up to dedicate a new “Plants for Birds” garden at Punta Gorda Nature Park, the groups announced this week.

PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man is facing several charges following a New Year’s Eve car crash on Burnt Store Road, according to police records.