Shell Museum Welcomes New Marine Life
There are hundreds of marine animals on exhibit in The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s Living Gallery of Aquariums on Sanibel. Several new species have recently been added. Here they are…. Flamboyant Cuttlefish: The Flamboyant Cuttlefish is a small, visually striking, and. poisonous cuttlefish species found in warm...
Motorcyclist accused of driving 100+ mph in a 45 mph zone in Estero, arrested...
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a motorcyclist in Estero accused of driving 108 mph in a 45 mph zone. According to FHP, Isaac Ludwig, 20, was speeding on Three Oaks Parkway with no tag displayed on his motorcycle. Ludwig was arrested on super speeder charges and fined for...
Port Charlotte Drug House Bust Nets Fentanyl Haul And Four In Cuffs
What neighbors described as a problem house on Ambrose Lane is now a lot quieter after Charlotte County narcotics detectives hit the address with a search warrant on Tuesday, hauling out fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and a host of dealing tools while arresting four people, officials said. The operation at 2546...
When to choose Lee Health Convenient Care
When you’re not feeling well, one of the first decisions you face is where to get medical attention. Should you wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, head to the emergency department, or choose another option?. Lee Health family medicine physician Jordan Reid, M.D., offers valuable insight...
Sprinkles expected near the Gulf Coast Wednesday evening, comfortable night
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Outside of a few coastal showers this evening, expect a mostly dry Wednesday night for the Gulf Coast. One more night of lower dewpoints and humidity will make it feel comfortable and coolish tonight. Expect overnight lows to settle in the middle 60s. Moisture will...
Region still in ‘red’ for drought, fire danger
Most of Southwest Florida remains in the “red” this week, meaning the region is in an “extreme drought,” with no immediate relief in sight.
Cops: Man set fire to family member’s belongings inside home
PORT CHARLOTTE — A Port Charlotte man was arrested this week on an arson charge, after being accused of setting fire to a relative's belongings inside a house.
Video shows customer hit worker with to-go box outside Florida restaurant
A customer was caught on camera hitting a worker with a to-go box outside a Florida restaurant over the weekend.
Free meals slashed at Charlotte County schools
PORT CHARLOTTE — Since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, all students of Charlotte County Public Schools have been offered free breakfast and lunch.
Cape Coral police to conduct impaired driving operation on May 1
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department will conduct an impaired driving operation on May 1, 2026, funded by a grant. The operation, aimed at enforcing impaired driving laws throughout the city, is supported by FDOT sub-grant funding, according to a press release from the department. Cape Coral currently ranks seventh out of 38 agencies in impaired driving-related traffic fatalities and...
