Watch the 88th annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade on demand on Very...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Viewers across Southwest Florida and beyond got a front-row seat Saturday night as Gulf Coast News streamed the 88th annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade on theVery Local Gulf Coast app, bringing one of the nation's largest night parades to phones, tablets and TVs.
Fort Myers Weather Warning: 27° Wind Chills and 31°F Freeze Before Sunrise Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Myers, Florida – Residents in inland Lee County have a narrow window to protect plants and pipes before temperatures fall to 31 degrees by 3 a.m. Tuesday, cold enough to trigger frost and localized...
Northwest Cape Coral family escapes early morning house fire
A couple, visiting family members and their dog are safe after a fire in northwest Cape Coral. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
PRIDE Cape Coral announces Annual Pride Festival 2026
PRIDE Cape Coral invites the community to come together for its Annual Pride Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST, in downtown Cape Coral. Starting at noon, visitors will enjoy food vendors, music, and entertainment. The PRIDE Parade, which remains free and open to the public, will begin at...
FPL plant shutdown could be linked to Lee County manatee deaths
At least 25 manatees died in Lee County last week. Wildlife officials say cold stress was likely a factor, but questions remain about an unplanned shutdown at an FPL power plant.
Charlotte County, FL: Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar restaurant fails inspection with 11 violations
Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar, located at 2639 Placida Rd in Englewood, Charlotte County, was inspected on Feb. 18, 2026, by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The routine food inspection found 11 total violations, including one high priority, two intermediate, and eight basic. The result...
Dangerous Nile monitor lizards spreading in South Florida, data shows
Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
Cape Coral man charged with DUI manslaughter
A Cape Coral 22-year-old man is charged with DUI manslaughter. The passenger of the other vehicle did not survive, according to police.
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...

















