ReVital Development Group earns ‘Affordable & Workforce Housing Community of the Year’ award
ReVital Development Group is honored to receive the “Affordable & Workforce Housing Community of the Year” award from Multi-Housing News, a leading national real estate publication. The recognition distinguishes Civitas of Cape Coral, an affordable and workforce housing community for families, as one of the nation’s...
COLUMN: So many people I’d like to call my friend
Father Time moves on this week as we turn the page on 2025 and dip our toes into 2026 and whatever it may mean for all of us.
Florida Everblades postponed weekend, Monday games amid tentative deal
The Florida Everblades said a tentative deal has been reached, but Monday's game is postponed. However, ratification and approval of the deal still needs to happen.
Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival Jan. 24 – 25
Get ready to don your kilts and embrace the magic of Celtic tradition at the much-anticipated 2026 Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival. The City of Fort Myers and McGregor’s Public House present the Annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival Jan. 24 and 25 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. The main...
COLUMN | Ring in 2026 with intention, fireworks, and community
A new year is coming, and with it comes that familiar mix of excitement, reflection, and possibility.
Free 2026 Free Pet Vaccines
Lee County Domestic Animal Services has announced a schedule of vaccine clinics for winter and spring. Residents will be able to have their dogs vaccinated for rabies and distemper/parvo (DA2PPV); cats can be vaccinated for rabies and feline panleukopenia (FVRCP). Microchipping also will be available. All services...
The Salvation Army of Fort Myers opens shelter ahead of Gulf Coast cold front
FORT MYERS, Fla. — In preparation for the cold weather coming to the Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army of Fort Myers will be opening its Center of Hope as a temporary warming station and shelter. The Center of Hope, located at 2400 Edison Ave., will be open as a...
Investigation continuing after body found near Midpoint Bridge
A Lee County Sheriff’s Office death investigation that began Sunday after a body was recovered in waters north of the Midpoint Bridge is continuing. According to LCSO officials, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a boater “who located a deceased person in the water north of the Midpoint Bridge” around 1:15 p.m.
The Disappearance of Freddie Van Valkenberg
63 year old Freddie Van Valkenberg was last seen in Port Charlotte, Florida on November 29, 2025. He disappeared after walking away from his home on Baer Avenue. On November 29, 2024, Freddie Van Valkenberg was last seen walking away from his home on Baer Avenue in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Local officials ask region to refrain from personal fireworks amid burn bans
It’s dry out there. Because of that, fireworks should be left to the professionals this New Year’s Eve.

















