Cape Coral FL

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Two dogs died after a residential structure fire Saturday night in Bonita Landing, according to crews from the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District. Crews responded to the fire at around 5 p.m. at the 1600 block of Bonita Landing Circle. Firefighters say that...

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast softball (10-18, 4-0 ASUN) exploded for a seven-run third inning en route to a 10-7 win over Stetson (18-12, 3-1) in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. Kiki Daniels tied her career high with five RBI, including a three-run home run in...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a few locations started in the 40s Sunday morning, temperatures will recover into the upper 70s and low-to-mid 80s this afternoon. Clear skies and calm winds help temperatures cool off in the morning and climb in the afternoon. Humidity stays low for the next...

For years, buying a home near the coast felt like trying to board a moving train. Prices kept climbing, inventory stayed thin, and anyone on a regular budget was basically told to wait, or move inland. Well, something interesting is happening in 2026. The tide is quite literally turning in several coastal markets,...

PORT CHARLOTTE — A grant from The Salah Foundation for Senior Friendship Centers will strengthen the SFC’s “Friendship at Home” program, according to a news release.

Southwest Florida Theatre is bringing the 1950s back to life with “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream.” If you love doo-wop, this show’s for you. It’s a story about a quartet with big dreams trying to win a national radio contest and kick-start their careers. Similar...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is urging action to protect the Caloosahatchee Estuary. While the Gulf waters around the islands appear clear and turquoise, the estuary is suffering from low freshwater inflows. Healthy conditions require flows between 750 and 2,100 cubic feet per second (cfs)...

FLORIDA — A 62-year-old Port Charlotte man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday morning in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred along U.S. 41 near Bayshore Drive. According to investigators, a 68-year-old woman driving a Lincoln Corsair was traveling south in...

NOKOMIS — A Port Charlotte motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle crash Sunday.

I am writing to urge our community to support Community Housing & Resources’ (CHR) proposed affordable workforce housing at the derelict Fish House property. With 70% of Sanibel’s land held in conservation, limited housing stock has made affordable housing increasingly scarce. The people who sustain this island,...