LCEC Fishing Tournament accepting signups
Anglers are being sought to participate in the 29th annual LCEC Fishing Tournament — a virtual tournament — to benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties this April with festivities to take place at D&D Matlacha Bait and Tackle. The event will take place Saturday,...
Boost Body and Mind for Free: SWFL Whole Health Fair Lands in Cape Coral...
If you want practical advice on boosting both your physical and mental health, and maybe make a difference while you’re at it, check out the third annual SWFL Whole Health Fair this Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Cape Coral. It runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Shark Bite Fitness and Nutrition, and it’s totally free to drop...
Wendy’s offers $100,000 job to be its ‘Chief Tasting Officer’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Wendy’s is offering a six-figure salary to one lucky fast-food fan willing to taste and talk about its menu. The burger chain announced it is searching nationwide for a "Chief Tasting Officer," a remote role that pays $100,000 a year. The person selected will sample Wendy’s menu items, provide...
CCSO issues trespass orders for Cook Brown Road, Power Lines area
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has issued blanket trespass orders for areas around Cook Brown Road and a location referred to as the “Power Lines,” the agency announced. The sheriff’s office cited recent disturbances in the area as the reason for the orders,...
Despite store closures, there’s hope for retail in 2026
Key takeaway: Several national retailers announced store closings to start the year, raising questions about the state of the industry. Core challenge: The industry is driven by consumers who may be feeling skittish about spending money because of economic uncertainty. What’s next: An uptick, likely slight, of...
Former Lee Health employee gets jail after theft of heart monitors
A month after he changed his plea, a former Lee Health employee learned his fate after officials found he stole heart monitors and sold them online. Ricardo Rodrigues, 57, of Lehigh Acres, on Feb. 19 pleaded no contest to second-degree grand theft. As part of the plea deal, Assistant State Attorney the same day...
Cape Coral sees aquifer recovery milestone
The City of Cape Coral reports significant recovery in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer thanks to the Utilities Extension Project (UEP) and the transition of existing wells to centralized water service. The aquifer’s water level has risen above the Maximum Developable Limit (MDL) of -83.01 feet, marking a major milestone for...
Twisted Fork attracts the masses
PORT CHARLOTTE — It’s a place where heavily tattooed bikers mesh well with 1980s grandmothers.
Hundreds gather to talk about planned 212-unit Rotonda West development
ROTONDA WEST — About 200 residents gathered at the Rotonda West Community Center on Friday to talk about they can do about apartment complexes planned for their neighborhood.
Oppose and Organize: Rotonda Quarters’ 212-unit project draws resident resistance
People in Rotonda West aren’t sitting quietly as new development plans roll in. The big topic right now? Rotonda Quarters, a proposal for 212 new apartments in the heart of Parade Circle. Residents have been meeting, and many are pushing back against the plan. The project calls for a...

















