Cape Coral FL

With longtime guests, former employees and several community leaders in attendance the Cottages of Paradise Point officially broke ground on its Gulf-front redevelopment on Estero Boulevard this week. The property is located near the Best Western Resort. The event was hosted by the builder Marvin Homes and the Fort...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Testimony resumed this afternoon in the re-sentencing trial of former boxer Dwight Eaglin, who was convicted of killing a prison guard during an escape attempt. Eaglin was originally sentenced to death, but changes in Florida’s death penalty law earned him a chance at re-sentencing. This...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A North Fort Myers man with a history of international conspiracy and weaponizing toxins admitted in federal court today that he was carrying a pipe bomb and unregistered silencers during a domestic disturbance last year. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced that Jesse William...

The 2026 Valentine's Collection drops with handcrafted chocolates in 10 flavors, like Red Hot Love to Banana Desire. "We created this collection so it would be a beautiful and decadent gift for Valentine's," said Lisa Fisher, CEO of the company, according to citybiz. The Fort Myers chocolatier launched in 2001....

As Southwest Florida International Airport expands, so do the food and dining options at the Fort Myers airport. RSW announced on its Facebook page on Dec. 29, that the doors to the Keylime Bistro are now open for hungry travelers looking for “coastal vibes, fresh eats and a stunning new space to help you relax and...

It's safe to get back in the water at Fort Myers Beach's popular Lynn Hall Memorial Park now that health officials have rescinded a Jan. 8 warning that "water-related activities (posed) an increased risk of illness in swimmers." Fecal bacteria levels were too high to meet Florida standards, samples showed, so the...

If you don't want to brave the cold temperatures to see Manatee Park in person, click here for a live camera of the manatees enjoying the warm water.

Three additional Chef Vintner Dinners have been announced by Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc. All Chef Vintner Dinners take place in luxury homes, acclaimed restaurants, and special event venues throughout Southwest Florida. These uniquely themed dinners, the grand tasting and live auction events, are...

Mid-January in Punta Gorda means waterfront breezes, live music drifting through the park, and the irresistible aroma of fresh seafood in the air. The Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival returns to Laishley Park Jan. 16-18, inviting the community to enjoy a three-day outdoor celebration of food, music, and easygoing...

Fort Myers Beach will mark Florida Arbor Day with a tree planting on Friday, Jan. 16, at Bay Oaks Recreation Center. A Gumbo Limbo tree will go into the ground that morning. The Gumbo Limbo is the town's official tree. It has red, peeling bark and photosynthesizes through its bark. That makes it perfect for Florida's...