Caught on Camera: Four suspects try to run during traffic stop in Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Four men were the subject of a brief manhunt in Charlotte County Friday morning, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. A vehicle with four men inside was stopped the intersection of Burnt Store Road and Zemel Road in Punta Gorda. All four subjects attempted...
GoFundMe started for 19-year-old Lemon Bay High graduate who died in motorcycle crash
PORT CHARLOTTE — Brayden McDonald was a “beautiful soul taken far too soon,” according to a GoFundMe started to help his family with funeral, memorial and other costs.
Canadian Snowbirds Still Want Out of Florida—but They’re Struggling To Sell Their Homes
Some Canadians who have snapped up properties in Florida are struggling to sell, because "supply is way above demand" in the state.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: ‘Moon Walk,’ Rhinestone Rodeo and butterflies. Arts Bonita starts the new year with a performance by blues master Sean Chambers at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 2. He’s hailed as one of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century by Guitarist Magazine and has been lighting up the blues scene...
GOT PLANS? | Kick off 2026 with fireworks, arts and family fun
Southwest Florida celebrates 2026's first weekend with Naples fireworks, arts and crafts shows, family activities and theater.
Tales of adventure from Southwest Florida
Yvonne Schmitz swam with whale sharks, fished from stilts high above the water, followed turtles while zipping around on a sea scooter and was kissed by a stingray. She also got food poisoning, dropped her phone in the sea and got lost in a maze of bus routes, yet that was all part of her big adventure.
2025’s Best Restaurants in Fort Myers, Ranked
Ready to eat your way through Fort Myers in 2025? This ranked list spotlights local favorites and surprising newcomers that deliver big flavor without the fuss. You will find quick stops, cozy cafés, bold barbecue, and even inventive fusion that feels genuinely fresh. Come hungry, because these picks are worth...
Deputies: Multiple people in custody after fleeing Charlotte County traffic stop
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Four people were detained after Charlotte County deputies said they fled from a traffic stop near Burnt Store Road on Friday morning. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a fourth person was caught after deputies searched the area and took three people into custody.
Dive team responds to submerged, unoccupied car in Fort Myers
One of the last calls of 2025 for the San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service (SCPFD) was dramatic but not deadly. According to its Facebook page, the SCPFD was dispatched to the 16000 block of Old 41 just after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 for a vehicle submerged in water. A dive team from Iona McGregor Fire...
Construction Truck Rolls Into Canal in Cape Coral, Drawing Stares From Neighbors
An unusual construction accident unfolded Tuesday morning in Cape Coral, Florida, when a large construction truck rolled into a canal and became partially submerged.The incident happened near Northeast 12th Court and Northeast 3rd Terrace, where a home is currently under construction. Homeowner Chris Eriksen, who had...
