Former Naples resident indicted in $36.1 million investment scheme
A former Naples resident has been indicted, charged with orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that cheated dozens of investors out of millions of dollars. Gregory Kehoe, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announced the indictment at a press conference on Nov. 20 at the federal courthouse in Fort Myers. Brent...
Water shortage restrictions, irrigation ban, remain in effect for NE Cape Coral
The City of Cape Coral reminds residents and businesses that the Water Shortage Order-issued by the South Florida Water Management District on May 2 remains in full effect. Lawn irrigation using private wells in the affected area is still banned. “These restrictions are necessary to help protect low water levels...
Seeking Dungeons and Dragons Locations in Ft Myers
In a recent social media post, a user inquired about places to play Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) in the Ft Myers area. The post generated a number of responses, with several users recommending different locations where DnD enthusiasts can gather to play and discuss their campaigns.
Yacht Club expansion delay and its impact
The disappointment I have for this runaway project and the level of disrespect for the residents of the southeast Cape it has exposed has me concerned. The project, originally envisioned as a modest renovation, has evolved into a full-scale, large-dollar rebuild following severe damage from Hurricane Ian and the...
Human contamination found in Fort Myers creek
Two-year investigation reveals bacteria levels thousands of times higher than safety thresholds in Manuel's Branch.
Two Arrested In DeSoto County On Animal Cruelty And 6 Other Counts
Photo Courtesy Of DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office. Yesterday, Deputy Beasley and Corporal Santana responded to a property located in the area of NW County Road 661 in reference to a trespass. The complainant reported two unknown males trespassed on their property and killed one of their Heifer cows. The...
SUV ends up on top of another vehicle in crash along Veronica S Shoemaker...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Multiple people were injured in a crash along Veronica S Shoemaker Boulevard north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Fort Myers, officials say. According to the Fort Myers Fire Department, crews believe at least three people suffered minor injuries. FMFD stated that it...
Searching for My Adopted Family After 27 Years
In a heartwarming quest for family ties, a person who was adopted 27 years ago has taken to social media to seek help in finding their biological father, known only as Ron or Ronald. Born around 1973 and living in the Cape Coral or Fort Myers area in 1998, Ron was a lineman for a telephone company and had one...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Cape Coral metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro using data from Zillow.
Cape Coral police deliver food after arresting DoorDash driver for DUI
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A man was arrested for DUI after being found impaired in his vehicle at a Cape Coral intersection, but the incident took an unexpected turn when officers delivered food to a local resident. On November 20, 2025, at approximately 8:14 PM, Cape Coral Police Department officers responded to reports...
