Council to consider contract for Cape Coral Parkway six-laning
Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote on a contract for the Cape Coral Parkway East six-lane improvement project Wednesday. Resolution 79-26 is part of the city’s consent agenda, meaning there will be no council discussion unless a member of the elected board “pulls” the item for deliberation.
Cape Coral Harney Point VFW Post 8463 celebrates 60th anniversary
Camaraderie and brotherhood. These two words represented the spirit on display at Cape Coral Harney Point VFW Post 8463 as the post celebrated its 60th anniversary at a day-long celebration Sunday. “All of the veterans who are members here, served in a foreign conflict,” said Post Commander Rob Williams, who...
Gulf Coast Traffic Alerts: March 31
FORT MYERS, Fla. — 5:10 p.m. A two-vehicle crash with injuries at Carter Road and Corkscrew Road has shut down Corkscrew Road from Lazy D Farm Road to Six LS Farm Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. 3:09 p.m. A crash at Bonita Beach Road and Windsor...
RSW set for more parking, possibly more international flights
The head of the Board of Port Commissioners in Southwest Florida wants more international flights to Europe and expanded parking — a key part of an active expansion. During a March 30 briefing at RSW, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass said there were " a few ICE agents " at the airport March 30. He also...
South Seas purchases Rauschenberg’s Captiva property
South Seas announces the successful acquisition of a 22-acre property, formerly owned by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, that spans from beach to bay on Captiva Island. South Seas purchased the property from the Foundation, which served as its owner following the 2008 passing of Robert Rauschenberg, the...
🐶 Playful & Sweet Dogs Ready for Adoption in Fort Myers
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These adorable dogs in Fort Myers, FL are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has been lovingly cared for by Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue and is eager to start a new chapter.
Police conduct investigation on Lillie Street in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police were working on an investigation on Lillie Street in Fort Myers Tuesday. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, no arrests have been made, and there are no injuries. This was between Blount Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Police have since...
Florida woman accused of killing dog by suffocating it with trash bag
A Florida woman was arrested last week after deputies said she killed her dog by suffocating it with a trash bag.
Lee County man arrested after baby suffers skull fracture
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested and accused of child abuse after a 5-week-old boy went to the hospital with a skull fracture in June 2025 in Lee County. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office's warrant, Miguel Toma Gomez, 38, faces charges of aggravated child abuse and battery.
GoFundMes launched for Fort Myers family killed in Punta Gorda crash
PUNTA GORDA — Multiple GoFundMe fundraisers have been launched for the two children and their stepfather killed in an Interstate 75 collision on Friday.
