Cape Coral FL

Southwest Floridians can catch dinner and a show later this month through April, all while benefiting Cape Coral’s animal shelter. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers has announced a partnership and sponsorship with the Cape Coral Animal Shelter in celebration of its upcoming production of the musical “CATS.”

Developer buys 60 acres for apartments, commercial project. Waypoint Development has acquired a 60.8 acre-site in Fort Myers, where it’s planning a four-phase project comprising nearly 1,300 multifamily units and five acres of commercial development. The development company paid $35 million for the property at...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Most of the Gulf Coast is expected to see mostly dry weather Saturday night, along with comfortable temperatures. Expect overnight lows across Southwest Florida to settle near 60 degrees. Sunday will offer an increase in moisture as winds shift to a more southernly direction. Rain...

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The city of Cape Coral is going to develop a plan to improve how it deals with unlicensed contractors. Mayor John Gunter received consensus Wednesday afternoon to work on an ordinance and funding mechanism for a better approach. Gunter said there is nothing in a state bill that he can...

Tucked away on Pine Island, Bokeelia is emerging as one of Southwest Florida’s most overlooked kayaking destinations. Its calm waterways wind through mangrove tunnels, open bays, and historic Calusa waters, far from mass tourism. Dolphins, birds, and shell-rich shorelines are common sights. With minimal crowds and...

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (11-15, 5-8 ASUN) aim to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Stetson Hatters (9-17, 5-8 ASUN) on February 14, 2026. Saturday's game between the Eagles and the Hatters sees the Eagles as a double-digit favorite by 11.5 points. The over/under is 149.5 points for the...

While many crape myrtles do best with cooler weather found north of us, there is one type of this beautiful flowering tree that actually benefits from warmer, subtropical temperatures — the queen’s crape myrtle.

Fort Myers is a vibrant coastal city where year-round sunshine, busy highways, and scenic routes make motorcycles a common sight on the road. With locals and visitors sharing streets alongside commercial traffic, riding here offers freedom but also real risk. When a motorcycle accident happens in Fort Myers, the...

110 pounds: 5. Tina Dalton, Bishop Verot, 245 total pounds. 8. Paige Thomas, Oasis, 245 total pounds. 110 pounds: 5. Paige Thomas, Oasis 245 total pounds. 1.0 Tina Dalton, Bishop Verot, 220 total pounds. GIRLS WRESTLING. District 1A-11 At Booker High School. Team: North Fort Myers 180.5, Braden River 147,...