Mokgothu sets school record, FGCU claims three wins in Tampa
TAMPA – Siya Mokgothu set a new school record in the 5,000m and was one of three Eagles to claim wins at the Tampa Spartans Open late Saturday night. Mokgothu ran 8:27.69 to shatter the school 3K record by over 11 seconds as he claimed his first career win in the 3K and his second career win overall on the track. The...
Dachshund race set for March 7 at Rotary Park
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Dachshund owners on the Gulf Coast can pay $10 to register their pets for "Doxie Dash," the biggest dachshund race in the area, taking place on March 7 at Rotary Park in Cape Coral. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., and spaces...
One person in hospital after crash involving pedestrian on Cleveland Avenue
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Police have blocked off southbound lanes on Cleveland Avenue at Victoria Avenue after a crash sent one person to the hospital. According to FMPD, one person has serious bodily injuries. The crash involved a pedestrian and one vehicle. Traffic coming from the Caloosahatchee...
Worst January ranking yet for Southwest Florida housing in America
It keeps getting colder in Southwest Florida, and we're not just talking this morning's down right nippy adventure . For Southwest Florida , January started like it has for the first month of every year since 2022: Dropping in national real estate rankings. It's the worst January yet locally since Realtor.com began...
Prep Sports Report 2-22-26
Region 1A-3 At North Fort Myers High School. Team: St. John Neumann 130.5, North Fort Myers 107, Charlotte 89, Braden River 64, Riverview 59, Sumner 54, Naples 51, Port Charlotte 47.5, Jefferson 47, East Bay 45, Riverdale 45, Palm Harbor University 44, Admiral Farragut 43.5, Aquilla Morgan 43, Brandon 40.5, Tampa Bay...
Freshman-full Charlotte softball flashes potential
PUNTA GORDA — Dave Anthony didn’t have to think too hard about who should be standing in the pitcher’s circle for the past three years.
Boca Grande Strawberry Festival set for March 7
BOCA GRANDE — It's almost strawberry time in Boca Grande.
Prolific Atlanta multifamily developer buys Fort Myers land
Developer plans fast-food restaurant on retail site. Alliant Partners Development, a Tampa-based real estate development firm, has bought nearly an acre in Port Charlotte, where it is in the process of building a new restaurant on the space. The 0.81-acre property is at 1470 Tamiami Trail, right off of Veterans...
COLUMN: Deep freeze 2026: Frozen plants can recover with time
Freezes and frosts — just like death and taxes — can be expected even here in Southwest Florida.
Holy Trinity’s Greek Festival set
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will present its 32nd annual Greek Fest, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-March 1 on the church grounds, 24411 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte

















