Lee County, FL – Christmas Cheer: First Responders Delight Kids at Golisano Hospital; Dressed...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Myers, FL – Children spending their Saturday morning at Golisano Children’s Hospital were met with a burst of holiday cheer today as Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and several Southwest Florida...
Estero classic car show draws big crowds and Toys for Tots donations
Classic cars, exotic animals, and a good cause brought people to the Coconut Point Mall on Saturday.
First responders rappel down Golisano Children’s Hospital for Porche & Friends Parade
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County's first responders clocked in for their part-time job as Santa's elves at Golisano Children's Hospital for their ninth annual Porche & Friends Parade on Saturday. Crews from the Iona-McGregor Fire District, Estero Fire Rescue, Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District and South...
Premier Speakeasy Supports Life-Saving Care
Premier Mobile Health Services transported guests back to the glamorous Roaring Twenties at its Casino Soiree, raising nearly $150,000 to support the medical clinic that provides health care to underserved individuals and families in Southwest Florida. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to breaking barriers to...
Best SW Florida reader photos include Fort Myers, Pine Island
Do you have a picture from paradise you’d like to share with Tropicalia readers? We’d love to print it. Email photos to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, where you took the picture and what kind of camera or phone you used. Get snapping! Note: Photos submitted to Tropicalia are not...
Charlotte warehouse developer once jailed over alleged Hamas connection
Key takeaway: Taher Shriteh, owner of the Vape King chain of stores in Southwest Florida and local real estate investor, is developing a pair of warehouses in Charlotte County. Core challenge: Marketing for potential clients, given the project is being built on spec. What’s next: The warehouse project is expected...
Cape Coral Police Increase Enforcement on Unsafe E-Bike Riding to Protect Local Residents
The Cape Coral Police Department in Florida has started a campaign to address unsafe electric bike riding in the city. Police have found that many vehicles called 'electric bikes' are actually electric motorcycles under Florida law. These require a motorcycle license, registration, and insurance. Electric bicycles,...
North Fort Myers House Fire Hospitalizes One, Kills Dozen Pets
Devastating House Fire in North Fort Myers Leaves One Injured, Pets Lost When I first read about the fire on […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Faith Quilters donates quilts to help foster children
PUNTA GORDA — The Faith Quilters group from Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda recently donated 46 quilts they made for children in foster care in Charlotte County.
Attorney General: NJ fire chief handcuffed and groped men
A former fire chief from Ocean County is facing serious charges for exploiting his position.

















