Cape Coral man takes plea in drunken boating crash that injured 2 others
A Cape Coral man accused driving his boat drunk, accelerating and hitting a dock, injuring two others, took a plea deal. Shawn Lynch, 30, on March 16 pleaded no contest to one count of boating under the influence causing serious bodily injury to another. As part of the plea deal, Assistant State Attorney Jonathan...
Seven Islands Project sparks both interest and concern
The Cape Coral City Council has approved a multi-phase development agreement for the Seven Islands project. This project consists of a 47-acre mixed-use development in Northwest Cape Coral, between Old Burnt Store Road on the east and the North Spreader Waterway to the west. The Seven Islands are manmade boxes,...
Wyndham Owners Moving to Plan C
After finding out they were not eligible for a Temporary Placement Permit for 5 food and drink trailers on their property, the owners of the Wyndham will now shoot for an option that’s never been approved in the history of Fort Myers Beach. Years ago, the town approved an...
‘Curious about it’: Middle schooler overdosed in class with drugs swiped from arguing parents,...
Courtney Delaney and Joshua Sanders are facing multiple felonies after their daughter allegedly overdosed on drugs from the home at her middle school. The post 'Curious about it': Middle schooler overdosed in class with drugs swiped from arguing parents, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .
The Dominican Experience Opening in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, FL - The Dominican Experience is targeting an April 11 opening at 122 Chiquita Blvd. S, Unit 3, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Owner Arthur Sanchez told Business Debut the restaurant plans to open at 6 a.m. and will bring authentic Dominican cuisine to the Cape Coral community. The...
Cape Coral firefighters rescue pets from house fire, neighbor assists
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Firefighters rescued four animals from a house fire in Cape Coral on Monday night, with assistance from a fast-acting neighbor. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, firefighters responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Southeast 13th Terrace just before 6 p.m.
Cancellations and delays pile up at Southwest Florida International Airport Tuesday morning
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Many early-morning flights out of Southwest Florida International Airport have either been canceled or delayed Tuesday due to weather. According to the Lee County Port Authority website, a total of 16 flights have been canceled and 28 have been delayed to some extent for Tuesday.
Gunshots Under The Bridge Lead to Drug Arrest
Sunday night at about 10:30PM four loud bangs were heard by residents living near the Matanzas Pass Bridge. That was quickly followed by several Lee County Sheriff deputy vehicles converging on the scene. Here’s what happened. 28-year old Punta Gorda resident Isaac Vasquez was under the bridge arguing with...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: EsteroFest, Celebrate Bonita, ‘Ed Sullivan’ tribute on Marco. For this month’s movie on the outdoor big screen, head to Paradise Coast Sports Complex to see Lilo & Stitch from 7-9 p.m., March 19. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and blankets as seating. Great Lawn, 3940 City Gate...
A Florida panther will remain at ZooTampa after rehabilitation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reached out to ZooTampa last year. They had an injured young panther named Loper in need of surgery. The animal had been hit by a car in Fort Myers and fractured its radius and ulna. The fractures were repaired using orthopedic plates.
