Rehabilitated manatee released at Horton Park in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A manatee was released back into the wild at Horton Park in Cape Coral on Friday. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the male manatee was rescued in November 2023. At the time of his rescue, he weighed only 540 pounds. SeaWorld...
Kids eat free at Chicken Salad Chick in Fort Myers, Estero & Port Charlotte
Chicken Salad Chick says children can eat free at the Fort Myers, Estero and Port Charlotte locations until SNAP benefits are restored.
SW Florida rent prices plummet as unsuccessful home sellers become unsuccessful landlords
Stuck with their homes sitting on the market for months and longer, some Southwest Florida sellers have given renting an unsuccessful try. A Realtor.com report referred to these types of owners as "accidental landlords," and they've run into a lot of traffic, according to an August analysis by RentCafe researchers. A...
Man sentenced to life in prison for Lehigh Acres jewelry store burglary
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (WWSB) – A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after a burglary that occurred at the Lehigh Acres Jewelry Store in 2024, according to the Florida State Attorney’s Office. Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva, 55, was convicted by a Lee County jury in...
The Unassuming Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Egg Croissant
In a strip mall in Cape Coral, Florida, beneath a distinctive orange roof, sits a culinary treasure that proves the old adage: never judge a book by its cover – or in this case, a German bakery by its modest exterior. Bread Pete might not have the waterfront views...
A loving Cocker Spaniel named Cooper needs a forever home
A 3-year-old buff Cocker Spaniel named Cooper is available for adoption through Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue with a $395 adoption fee, offering Lee County and Florida families the chance to provide a home for a dog who thrives on companionship and consistent human presence.
Florida woman caught on camera pointing gun at family in ‘road rage’ incident: deputies
A Florida woman was caught on camera pointing a gun at a family in a "road rage" incident over the weekend, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.
Charlotte County deputy arrested for inappropriate conversations with minor
Charlotte County Deputy James Ford arrested on charges including solicitation of a minor and harmful communication. Investigation ongoing.
Where people in Cape Coral are looking to buy homes
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing...
Charlotte County commissioners threaten injunction over Boca Grande parking spat
The ongoing dispute over public parking on Boca Grande took another twist on Tuesday. Charlotte County Commissioners started the process of an injunction.
