Cape Coral FL

Lee County officials say roughly $40 million in unspent Hurricane Ian recovery funds could be redirected to help survivors of more recent storms, pending federal approval. During a county commission meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, county staff presented updates on Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery funding...

Dutch Bros Coffee flung open its doors Friday at 11556 Majestic Palms Blvd. in Iona. The drive-thru chain brought specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, and signature drinks. Hours? The shop runs 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays stretch until 11 p.m. The Majestic Palms...

Travelers in Southwest Florida are feeling the effects of a winter storm that just won’t quit. With the powerful storm now heading out, the aftermath left at Punta Gorda Airport looked more like a scene from a disaster movie than a sunny getaway hub. FlightAware reported 20 delays and six cancellations at Punta Gorda...

If you’ve been to Fort Myers Beach lately, then you’ve probably noticed — and maybe smelled — the piles of red algae washed up along the coastline.

While protesters in Minnesota continue to clash with federal agents amid the shooting deaths of two bystanders, authorities in Southwest Florida and state troopers lead the state in the profiling and detention of immigrants. The Lee County Sheriff's Office ranks second among statewide law enforcement and other...

In a jaw-dropping twist of events, Nicholas P. Brown, an assistant principal at Charlotte High School, has landed in serious hot water after a DUI arrest. Early on a Friday morning, witnesses observed Brown’s gray Honda sedan swerving and subsequently hitting a median sign before making a hasty getaway. When...

You might not know this about me, but I absolutely love a good yard sale. Like… love-love. I’ll wake up early on a weekend (which is saying something), throw on some comfy clothes, grab a coffee, and head out like I’m on a mission. Okay, I joked before about wearing a sailor suit—sadly, that’s not part of the...

John Legend fans, if you missed A Night of Songs & Stories in St. Augustine last October, good news... he’s given you more opportunities to catch this concert:. With three newly added dates in Florida this March, there’s bond to be a location within a decent driving distance!

Ron Munday had an ingenious way to meet new people when he decided to move from Arizona to Port Charlotte, Florida. The newly dubbed Florida man turned his car into a massive, mobile chalkboard. Videos by Wide Open Country. Some people may have just joined a meetup group or started...

Cape Coral is stepping into one of the most transformative periods in its history, with 2026 marking the beginning of a construction and growth wave that will reshape how residents live, work and play across the city. Nowhere is this more evident than in North Cape Coral, where new neighborhoods, jobs and...