Gulf Coast Symphony presents A Composer’s Travelogue Feb. 21
The Gulf Coast Symphony presents A Composer’s Travelogue – a musical odyssey celebrating some of the world’s greatest composers and how they transposed their travels into sound – on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Music & Arts Community Center. From...
The Ranch welcomes 12/OC, Kelsey Hart, Lakeview
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers showcases national country and rock artists. The Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series presents Trey Lewis on Jan. 30, Randall King on Feb. 5, 12/OC and Kelsey Hart on Feb. 13, Lakeview on Feb. 28, Chase Matthew on March 13, Drake Milligan on March 27 and Tracy Byrd on March 28.
A Florida bill would ease security rules for places of worship
Florida's Senate Bill 52 allows volunteer security at churches without licensing. Fort Myers pastor supports bill but emphasizes training importance.
White Castle touches down at Southwest Florida International Airport
The chain has added a new automated kiosk at Southwest Florida International Airport where travelers can enjoy “freshly heated, ready-to-eat beef and chicken Sliders on demand.”. The fully automated unit features White Castle retail Sliders, including the iconic 100% beef Original Slider, Classic Cheese Sliders, the...
VIDEO: Man reunites with K9 who saved his life
A man was reunited on Monday with the K9 who saved his life after he went missing.
Step inside Van Gogh and Monet’s paintings: Hit show visits SW Florida
You can wade through Monet’s water lilies or lose yourself in Van Gogh’s swirling stars. In all, more than 8 million people have stepped inside those famous paintings in the touring show “Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience.” Now — after visiting Europe, Canada and some of the United States’...
New restaurants, food trucks, and breweries in Southwest Florida
It’s a busy time of year throughout Southwest Florida and the local dining scene is no exception. Here are 10 of the latest happenings, starting with recent openings … Street Wok This Asian flavored food truck is the newest addition to Slipaway Food Truck Park in Cape Coral. It’s owned by Andreas Visilias, whose...
Florida attorney general: Drug dealer overstayed visa, no plea deals
The state's top legal official has announced the conviction of an undocumented immigrant with connections to a California prison gang and drug distribution that stretched into Southwest Florida. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the prosecution of Franklin Lara at a press conference in Fort Myers on...
New pickleball courts at Rutenberg Park Courts open
Lee County Parks & Recreation announces that the new pickleball courts at Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., are complete and the courts are now open for play starting Thursday, Feb. 5. The $3.2 million improvement project added eight lighted pickleball courts, including four covered courts, along with a shade...
Gateway parents raise safety concerns over traffic congestion near schools
Gateway parents said they have safety concerns over school traffic, with some telling Fox 4 the wait 45 minutes in pick-up lines on Griffin Drive.
