Lee County Loads up on Holiday Events
5 – 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, Holiday Market, Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. Gather the whole family for a festive Holiday Market featuring delicious food trucks, fun holiday crafts, free photos with Santa, and a selection of unique handmade items for sale. Admission is free. For more...
Low rain chance for Thanksgiving as cold front moves in
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thanksgiving has some rain on the radar for the Gulf Coast. Rain chances peak at about 30% Thursday, but it won't be a washout by any means. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s and low 80s Thursday, but it will get breezier the later we go.
Live the SW Florida waterfront lifestyle — starting now
Why wait to build when this exceptional 2019 Charlotte Harbor Construction custom home — at 1434 Casey Key, Punta Gorda (33950) — is ready for you today? Perfectly positioned on a fast-access, deep sailboat canal in Punta Gorda Isles, this four-bedroom-plus-den, four-bath residence blends superior craftsmanship,...
Bonita Springs couple helps Nigerian school after student escapes kidnappers
A Bonita Springs couple's resolve to help Nigerian children is amplified after a 12-year-old student escaped kidnappers. They're asking for donations to help fund security measures.
Toddler dies after being hit by Jeep in Florida Walmart parking lot: FHP
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — A 3-year-old boy died after he was struck by a car in a Walmart parking lot in Englewood on Tuesday. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident happened at the Walmart on South McCall Road in Charlotte County at 8:25 p.m. The child’s mother was...
Woman Wanted on Six Warrants Accused of Barcode-Switching Scam at Cape Coral Target
Authorities in Southwest Florida have arrested a Cape Coral resident following accusations of carrying out a retail theft operation at a local Target store. The incident has raised concerns about repeat theft cases in the area, especially as the woman was already wanted on multiple felony warrants. Reported Theft at...
FHP identifies driver charged with killing 1, hitting 3 others in Lehigh Acres
UPDATE: Troopers have charged 42-year-old Garry Joseph with DUI manslaughter, among other felonies.
Florida man faces serious charges after authorities discover severed cat heads on homeowner’s mailbox
In a disturbing case that has shocked a Florida community, authorities have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man following the discovery of two severed cat heads left on a resident’s mailbox. The incident, which occurred in Bonita Springs last week, has led to multiple serious charges against the suspect....
THANKFUL: Punta Gorda firefighters praised for efforts to save pet monkey
Gena Walck said she's thankful for the Punta Gorda Fire crew who fought to save her Capuchin monkey named Leah, during a medical emergency in October.
Forecast for snow in Bonita Springs
Snow is forecasted in downtown Bonita Springs on Sunday, according to city officials. Snow is isolated to the area of Riverside Park on Dec. 2. It’s the perfect time with the free event, Holiday in the Park 2025, located at 10450 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs. The event will also...

















