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PUNTA GORDA — The Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda will once again present the prestigious Biennial National Art Exhibition, one of the nation’s most respected juried exhibitions of two-dimensional art. The center has hosted the event since 1996.

Sanibel staple Blue Giraffe offers one of Southwest Florida’s most colorful fish taco entrees. If you are in the mood for an island specialty that combines crisp cabbage and tender mango with flaky blackened fish, the Blue Giraffe Signature Fish Tacos are the best item on the menu. Warm flour tortillas encompass two...

Here is your forecast for Sunday, February 8th, 2026. We kicked off your Sunday morning in the mid to upper 40s inland and 50s closer to the coast. High temperatures will still climb into the low and mid-70s with ample sunshine. Next week, we will continue to warm things up...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Myers, Florida – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office urged residents Sunday to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday responsibly, emphasizing safe driving and community awareness as gatherings increase across the...

(WSVN) - The South Florida Water Management District issued a water warning for multiple counties Friday. The areas affected include Miami-Dade, Monroe, Collier, Highlands, and Lee counties. The warning by the SFWMD comes amid continuing drought conditions and increasing water supply concerns. Residents and...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Charlotte County man was sentenced to jail on Wednesday after being convicted of raping a child between the ages of 12 to 16 years old. According to court records, James Ooley, 20, was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation after a juvenile's mother told a school resource...

A week has passed since the measles outbreak started at Ave Maria University in Collier County, and the state still hasn’t officially confirmed cases in Southwest Florida. The outbreak has already reached 20 confirmed cases, all traced back to the university community. Measles spread fast. The virus hangs in...

At Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) we are proud to join our education partners in the region to fuel a vibrant workforce, benefiting our local and state economy. The latest October Lightcast report from the Association of Florida Colleges reveals that the Florida College System contributed an impressive...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — What's Up FMB announced that they have launched a community fundraising event in partnership with the Town of Fort Myers Beach for their annual "Red, White, and Beach" Fourth of July fireworks and parade, according to a press release sent out on Friday. What's...

The Sanibel City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to ban smoking on its beaches and parts of the city. However, it does not apply to unfiltered cigars, as Florida law does not allow such a ban. The matter still has to come back to the City Council on March 3 at 9 a.m. for a second reading and public...