PUNTA GORDA: Experts call on residents for help with downtown flooding project
PUNTA GORDA — In heavy storms, Punta Gorda floods in and around downtown.
SOCIETY: Celebrating the completion of Infinity at The Colony
On Thursday April 16, 2026 Infinity at The Colony marked its completion of construction and fruition with a celebration marking this milestone. Guests celebrated with champagne-filled fun, delightful bites and good networking all while enjoying the community’s stunning amenities alongside neighbors, friends and sales teams. Tours of model units were also available, allowing for guests to sneak a peek at the beautiful floor...
London Bay Asks For LPA Continuance
After a 7 hour meeting on the London Bay project Tuesday, no decision was made by the Local Planning Agency. London Bay CEO Mark Wilson asked for a continuance when LPA members said they wanted him to reduce his highest building from 177 feet to 158. Being that the tallest...
Cape Coral firefighters battle back-to-back structure fires Thursday night
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral firefighters battled two back-to-back structure fires on Thursday night. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, no injuries were reported at either fire. The first fire was a dryer fire in a garage. Firefighters were able to contain the damage to just the...
Cape Coral man arrested for armed robbery after Facebook Marketplace transaction
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man has been arrested following an armed robbery during a Facebook Marketplace transaction, according to local police. On April 15, 2026, at approximately 9:58 p.m., Cape Coral Police officers responded to a reported armed robbery in the 2700 block of NW 22nd Street. The victim had arranged to sell a Cartier watch through Facebook Marketplace and met...
Cape Coral man accused of crashing into 3 cars while reversing, driving away
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested on April 12 after being accused of crashing into three parked cars and leaving the scene. According to the Cape Coral Police Department arrest report, officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run that occurred in the area of Southeast 9th Place and Southeast 47th Terrace at around 6:41 p.m.
North Fort Myers woman accused of bomb threat at dermatologist’s office
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A North Fort Myers woman is accused of threatening to blow up a dermatologist's office in Cape Coral. According to an arrest report from the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to a bomb threat at Riverchase Dermatology. A caller told officers that Suzanne Daggett, 79, said she would blow up the building.
Ground Breaking Set For Food Truck Park
A new commercial business operation will be open later this year. The owners of the new food truck park on Estero Boulevard across from the old Town Hall property plan to break ground on their new facility Monday, June 8th at 9AM. The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved the...
It’s The Town’s Responsibility Now
California investment company Sugar Beach Estates owns 4 neglected homes on Estero Boulevard that have not been touched since Hurricane Ian came through in September of 2022. It’s now up to the town to clean up and secure the properties. On Thursday, Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate Monica Schmucker...
Airport Just Outside of Bucks County is Adding New Allegiant Flights
Starting in early 2026, new flights are coming to Trenton-Mercer Airport from Allegiant Airlines, with 30 new nonstop routes to 35 cities. Beginning this month, Allegiant Airlines will begin offering 30 new nonstop routes to 35 cities around the country from Trenton-Mercer Airport, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.
