The Whale Hosting Fundraiser For Musician
James Wilder has been battling Stage IV colon cancer that has moved to his liver. He now faces the final stages of his life without the support of his parents, relying solely on small donations from friends to make it through. Facing terminal cancer while living out of a suitcase...
New proton therapy center in Estero offers hope and boosts medical tourism
ESTERO, Fla. — A new proton therapy center in Estero, Florida, is drawing patients from across the state and beyond, offering hope and advanced treatment options for those battling cancer. Matt Bleakely, originally from Boston, is one such patient who found comfort in receiving treatment close to his family...
Lee County educator celebrated for excellence in cybersecurity education
Dunbar High School teacher Dan Trembley has been named one of four national winners of the CYBER.ORG Annual Educator Award.
Healthgrades Recognizes Lee Health Acute Care Hospitals as America’s 50 Best
All Lee Health acute care hospitals, including Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, and Lee Memorial Hospital, just landed on Healthgrades’ list of the 50 Best Hospitals in the country. That’s no small feat. These hospitals now stand shoulder to shoulder with the top medical...
Cape Coral police target speeding and aggressive driving in citywide operation
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a special traffic operation on February 6, 2026, targeting speeding and aggressive driving, resulting in 109 citations. The operation, which took place from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., involved 117 total traffic stops, according to a press release from...
Trial delayed for teen in killing of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller
A judge this week partly sided with the defense of a teen accused of killing a Cape Coral 15-year-old nearly two years ago. Thomas Stein, now 18, of North Fort Myers, faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted armed robbery in the March 17, 2024, death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. His trial is...
Florida Woman Allegedly Attacks 3 Dogs After Fleeing Hit And Run
A Florida woman is facing charges for allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash, “washing herself” in a stranger’s swimming pool then “attacking” his three dogs when confronted, authorities said. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Loyola...
New restaurants fuel comeback at Punta Gorda’s Fisherman’s Village
Fisherman's Village has achieved 100% occupancy as new restaurants prepare to open, creating 300+ jobs in Punta Gorda's waterfront destination.
‘Children need their father’: A Florida mother prepares to self-deport
WGCU | By Elizabeth Andarge , Amanda Whittamore This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org . Arianna walked the aisles of a Burlington store in Bonita Springs, picking out...
It’s a Mrs. Roper Weekend on Fort Myers Beach
The 3rd annual FMB Strong Mrs. Roper’s Caftan Crawl is Saturday on Fort Myers Beach. Over 800 people will be dressed up in very ugly dresses and participating in an hours long pub crawl all for a good cause. The annual event is organized by Fort Myers Beach 501c3...

















