Say ‘I do’ at the Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ ceremony...
PUNTA GORDA — Say “I do” through Dec. 31 at Roger D. Eaton, Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller’s “Winter Wonderland” wedding ceremony room at the Charlotte County Justice Center, 350 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.
Cape Coral disputes building division allegations ahead of state audit
Cape Coral says an internal review found no wrongdoing, after its Building Division was accused of financial mismanagement and discriminatory practices.
Colonial Boulevard reopens after deadly crash in Fort Myers kills 1
Three-vehicle collision near Lee Boulevard intersection left one dead and another seriously injured before 1 a.m. Friday.
Top Metros Where Americans Are Shopping for Homes
Homebuyers dreaming of lower costs and better weather are looking to Florida metros for a fresh start.
Two drivers charged after deadly high-speed race in Florida
Two Florida teenagers are now facing vehicular homicide charges after what investigators describe as a high-speed street race that ended with a man dead and a family shattered. Police say the drivers pushed their cars past 90 m on a busy Cape Coral corridor, then left the scene while the victim’s SUV sat crumpled...
5 Aldi stores opening in region over next week
Fast-growing grocer Aldi is holding a trio of grand opening events around the region Friday, at stores that used to house Winn-Dixie supermarkets in North Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Venice. In addition, two more Winn-Dixie-turned-Aldi stores are set to open next week. Ribbon-cuttings, according to a statement,...
Menorah to light up site of arson attack
PUNTA GORDA — Chabad of Charlotte County will illuminate a large public menorah at the community center that was burned by an accused arsonist earlier this year, temple leaders announced.
Drug Trafficking Cases Lead to Major Sentences After Narcotics Unit Investigations
Drug Trafficking Cases Lead to Major Sentences After Narcotics Unit Investigations. [Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office ] – The local Narcotics Unit has secured significant prison sentences and guilty pleas in three recent, high-profile drug trafficking cases, reinforcing the unit’s commitment to thorough evidence...
Man Convicted of Stealing Hurricane Ian Relief Trailers Meant for Fort Myers Residents
On November 26, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of Ivan Gutierrez Miranda. Miranda is a Cuban national who entered the United States in 2022. He was found guilty of stealing and reselling trailers intended for Hurricane Ian victims in Fort Myers, Florida. The trailers were meant...
SB Metro Pkwy closed after crash involving two emergency vehicles in Fort Myers
One person was injured in a crash involving an ambulance Friday afternoon in Fort Myers. There was a second crash at that same intersection involving a fire truck.
