36 In 35—Nor-Tech Brings The 420 Monte Carlo Into The Outboard Age
Can an unusual-though-exquisite, European-style dayboat go in a completely different direction with power and find a new audience? That was the question Nor-Tech answered at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show with new 420 Monte Carlo model boasting a trio of Mercury Racing 500R outboard engines. And the answer...
This Laid-Back Sanibel Restaurant Is the Tropical Escape You’ve Been Craving
Craving a tropical reset without leaving Sanibel? Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille delivers sunshine on a plate, icy rum drinks, and that easy island mindset you can feel the moment you arrive. From legendary Yucatan shrimp to a breezy screened patio, it is the kind of place you plan your beach day around.
Coffee Rush Expanding to Cape Coral With Drive-Thru Service
CAPE CORAL, FL — Coffee Rush is preparing to open its second Florida location at 1189 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL 33991, targeting a late May or early June opening, owner Tessa Yost told Business Debut. The drive-thru coffee concept originated in Oregon and is now expanding across Southwest Florida as the...
Cape Coral Florida Food Scene
Cape Coral, Florida wears its culinary identity the same way it wears its sunlight and waterways: openly, casually, and with a steady sense of momentum. The city is often introduced through its canals and neighborhoods, but the real heartbeat of local life shows up at the table. Over time, Cape Coral’s food scene has...
OSHA probes Cape Coral, Fla., trench incident after worker trapped under pipe
(UI) — Federal safety regulators have launched an investigation after a construction worker was trapped beneath a pipe at a job site in Cape Coral, Florida, where trench protection measures were reportedly not in place, according to Gulf Coast News. Emergency crews responded to the incident and found the...
Child Brought Fentanyl from Home, Put It on Tongue in School Bathroom and Collapsed...
A Southwest Florida couple faces multiple felony child neglect charges following a harrowing incident where a 12-year-old student overdosed on fentanyl in a classroom after discovering the lethal synthetic opioid on her bathroom sink at home. Joshua Lee Sanders, 40, of Punta Gorda, and Courtney Marie Delaney, 34, of...
Florida Man Learns His Fate After Brutal Dog Beating Is Caught On Video
A routine stop at a gas station in Florida quickly turned into a moment that would disturb anyone who witnessed it, but it also became the turning point in a story that would eventually bring justice and a second chance. What happened in that parking lot was painful to watch, yet it revealed the power of awareness...
Anglers Hit the Water to Fight Florida’s Invasive Species
Anglers across Florida have a unique opportunity to turn their time on the water into meaningful conservation action by participating in the SWFL CISMA Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup, an annual event that invites the public to help remove harmful non-native fish from local waterways. Scheduled for April 24–26,...
Cape Christian Volunteers complete over 100 Serve Day projects across four counties
Cape Christian mobilized hundreds of volunteers March 7 and 8 for Serve Day 2026, completing more than 100 service projects across four counties and nine cities throughout Southwest Florida. Serve Day is a churchwide outreach initiative that partners with local nonprofits, schools, veterans organizations,...
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers. The video, which was posted on Storyful, shows one of the guests finding the baby Ball Python. He gathered his courage along...

















