Cape Coral teen faces multiple charges in vehicle burglary spree
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 20-year-old Cape Coral resident is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Northeast Cape Coral. On March 20, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a burglary in progress in the 300-block of NE 18th Avenue. The caller reported receiving a notification from his surveillance cameras and observed a male...
Missing since 1981 from Fort Myers, Florida, Mary Opitz was only 17 when she...
Mary Opitz has been missing from Fort Myers, Florida, since January 16, 1981. She would be 62 now. Her photo above shows age progression to 57 years. Mary was only 17 years old when she went missing. She is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs #MP6466), an official website of the U.S. Department of Justice. Mary has brown hair and hazel eyes. She was wearing two...
Black named to FGCU Hall of Fame
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast softball graduate student Olivia Black was selected as a member of the FGCU Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the University announced Monday. Induction into the FGCU Hall of Fame is the highest recognition bestowed upon student leaders at Florida Gulf Coast...
Armed suspect killed by Charlotte County deputy on Barker Avenue identified
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office released the identity of an armed suspect who was killed by a deputy on April 1. According to the sheriff's office, Keith Dwayne Blevins, 52, died after the agency responded to a report about someone armed at a home along Barker Avenue.
Cape Coral police target impaired driving in citywide operation
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide enforcement operation on April 3, 2026, specifically targeting impaired driving. The operation, which ran from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., resulted in 45 total traffic stops and 37 citations, according to a press release from the department. Officers issued 15 speed citations, 12 warnings, and 37 moving citations. Additionally, there were two citations for aggressive driving and four criminal citations. The operation...
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🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Fort Myers — Furniture, Clothes & More
Looking for some great free finds around Fort Myers? Neighbors are giving away quality furniture, clothes, and more — all for free! Check out what’s available right now. $1,000+ of FREE Stuff — Happy Easter! (Fort Myers)
👔 Multiple Executive & Management Openings in Lee County, FL
Lee County’s leadership job market is buzzing this month, with strong opportunities in construction and luxury development management. If you’ve got experience leading teams or projects, these roles are worth a look.
This Punta Gorda home is suited for entertaining and intimacy
Originally built by Arthur Rutenberg, the 3,279-square-foot residence at 5566 River Bay Drive, Punta Gorda (33950), is thoughtfully designed for both grand entertaining and intimate everyday living. Interiors are warm and refined, highlighted by a Lake Como–inspired mural, a reimagined kitchen with Bosch black stainless appliances, and a serene primary suite featuring a spa-like bath with a sculptural soaking tub and rain shower...
Sanibel Sprout – Sanibel
The Sanibel Sprout has been a favorite on Sanibel Island since its food truck days, and the new coffee shop is fantastic with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is built around fresh, whole ingredients with vegan and vegetarian options available for breakfast, lunch, drinks, and dessert. It is a juice bar, coffee shop, and cafe all in one.
