Alumni Ross Chastain is bringing Southwest Florida ties to the pinnacle of motorsports
Many see college as the next step in life, not only to access more opportunities but also to gain a deeper understanding of a specific field. Ross Chastain came to FGCU to further support his family’s watermelon farming business, but ended up leaving with a seat in NASCAR. Growing...
Hurricane-damaged FGCU water, environment research hub reopens on Bonita Beach
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on FGCU’s Vester Field Station reopening after Hurricane Ian and what it means for coastal water research and students
18th Annual Taste of Punta Gorda returns to Laishley Park
The 18th Annual Taste of Punta Gorda will return to Laishley Park, bringing together the very best of local food, music, vendors and community spirit. Since its debut in 2007, the Taste of Punta Gorda has grown into the city’s premier food festival and the signature annual fundraiser for the Punta Gorda Rotary Club...
A Roadside Stand In Florida Legendary Statewide For Its Key Lime Pie
Ever stumbled upon a roadside spot so low-key you almost miss it, only to realize turning around might be the best decision of your entire day?. Somewhere along a sunny Florida backroad, there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stop that locals talk about like they’ve joined a secret dessert society, and honestly, can you...
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Colonial Blvd Walmart in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers police are working an active scene at the Walmart Supercenter along Colonial Boulevard Monday night. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the shopping center was evacuated as the investigation continues. FMPD told Gulf Coast News that police received an anonymous bomb threat...
Punta Gorda officials want public input
PUNTA GORDA — Instead of having a Citizen Summit, Punta Gorda City Manager Melissa Reichert is planning a community input gathering.
78-Year-Old Had No Food or Water When He Was Lost in the Woods. Now...
Using a scent taken from flip-flops, K-9 bloodhound Remington located Joceli Coutinho safe and alive
Cape Coral Open holds Championship Sunday
After a week of intense competition, champions were crowned in five pickleball brackets Sunday as the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open concluded at The Courts, Cape Coral. In the championship matches, the top-seeded men’s doubles team of Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio swept J.W. Johnson and C.J. Klinger, 11-9, 11-3, 11-7.
Eagle Eats: Bruno’s of Brooklyn
With Valentine’s Day greeting all of us college students this past weekend, if you’re wanting to find a soft and stylish new restaurant to go to, “Bruno’s of Brooklyn, Italian Eatery” might be the scene for you. Now, Bruno’s is an extremely popular place to...
Lee County Alert: Eastbound Hancock Bridge Parkway Closed Overnight and Cape Coral’s $325 Million...
Heads up, Lee County, Cape Coral drivers: overnight lane closures are coming to Hancock Bridge Parkway. Crews will shut down eastbound lanes both Tuesday, February 17, and Wednesday, February 18, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night for drainage installation. On February 18, westbound lanes will also close during those...
