Harry Chapin Food Bank flips the script
Harry Chapin Food Bank, which has been generously supported by United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for many years, turned the tables by hosting a series of grass-roots fundraising events to support United Way programs and services. Employees and volunteers at Harry Chapin Food Bank, the region’s largest...
Cape Coral building once infested with iguanas files for demolition permit
A Cape Coral building once infested with iguanas may be demolished. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with neighbors about the ongoing issue.
Bones Coffee Expands in Cape Coral, Creating 130 Jobs With $2.73M Incentive Package
Cape Coral approved a $2.73 million incentive for Bones Coffee Company. The deal supports expansion at 2621 SW Pine Island Road and brings 130 jobs paying 40% above what most workers earn in town. Bones Coffee will merge its national headquarters, production lines, shipping operations, and office staff at this...
Death sentence recommended for former boxer Dwight Eaglin
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - After nearly two decades of legal proceedings and a weeklong trial, a jury has recommended the death sentence for Dwight Eaglin, a former local boxer convicted of murdering a prison guard during a failed escape attempt. The decision marks a significant moment in a case...
Police: Fort Myers man helped funnel cash in worldwide tech scam
A Fort Myers man is behind bars after police say he played a key role in an international scam that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims across three countries.
Lee County Jury Convicts Driver in 100-mph Chase, Judge Imposes 12-year Sentence
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lee County jury convicted 40-year-old Jorge Rea on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, of fleeing to elude law enforcement at high speed or with wanton disregard and dangerous excessive speeding, and he was immediately sentenced to 144 months in prison following the verdict. The guilty verdict The post...
What happened to a Florida doctor who is accused of forcing kisses on a...
A longtime Fort Myers neurologist was suspended last week after accusations he repeatedly kissed a patient on the mouth, once using his tongue, without the patient’s consent. Dr. Gerardo Gamez “had no bona fide medical purpose to kiss” the patient, said state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s emergency suspension...
Is Ford’s Garage Going Healthy? A Look at the New Simply Grilled and Supercharged...
Looking for a lighter bite? Check out the new Ford’s Garage Fuel-Efficient Fare menu featuring protein-packed Supercharged Bowls and grilled entrées. Ford’s Garage is not your average burger joint; it is an immersive dining experience that transports guests back to a 1920s service station. Founded in 2012 in Fort...
Charlotte County Jury Recommends Death in Retrial of Man Convicted of Killing Correctional Officer
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A Charlotte County jury has recommended the death penalty for Dwight T. Eaglin for the murders of Correctional Officer Darla Lathrem and inmate Charlie Fuston, returning its verdict just before 7 p.m. after more than two weeks of testimony in a penalty phase retrial. The jury The post...
Rebuilding Fort Myers Beach’s line of defense
At dawn on Estero Island, the Gulf’s surface appears tranquil. Waves gently kiss the shore, pelicans glide effortlessly, and the beach breathes in rhythm with the tide. But seasoned residents and planners know that beneath this peaceful facade lies a relentless, dynamic force. Beaches are not static. They shift,...

















