Good Boy Rescued From Canal Gets Help Finding Family From Firefighters and EMS Crew
Every pet owner’s worst fear is the thought of their beloved companion lost and alone with no way home. That frightening reality became all too real for one dog in Cape Coral, Florida, when he was discovered stranded in a canal after what must have been a confusing and stressful ordeal. Wet, exhausted, and nursing an i
Plans for new Oakes Bonita Springs entertainment venue are withdrawn
Plans for a new indoor-outdoor entertainment venue in Bonita Springs have been halted. The application for the development, proposed by Oakes Farms , was to be considered by the city's Planning & Zoning Board on May 19. However, a few days before the hearing, a representative for the development team submitted a formal
COPS: Andrew Sheets bathroom filming charges not filed
NAPLES — Prosecutors in Collier County have declined to file charges against Andrew Sheets, a Charlotte County man who creates content filming police and public official interactions.
Gas thief on the loose in Fort Myers; deputies seek public’s assistance
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a car involved in a gasoline theft in Fort Myers. In a Facebook post, LCSO said a Jeep Grand Cherokee was seen on June 6, around 10:30 p.m., and on Sunday, around 3:30 p.m., taking gasoline from business vehicles on Marshwood Lane.
Cape Coral woman arrested for burglary and possession of stolen identification
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Regina M. McBride, a 40-year-old resident, has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on June 16, 2026. At approximately 10:15 a.m., officers from the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress. Surveillance footage showed the suspec
Operation Sunset Stakes Nets 11 Arrests and Seizes Nearly $300K in Illegal Southwest Florida...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier didn’t mince words in Naples this week as he spotlighted the results of Operation Sunset Stakes. This multi-agency crackdown hammered illegal gambling in Lee and Collier counties, and a new task force is on its way to keep up the pressure in Southwest Florida.
Charge dropped for Lehigh Acres teacher accused of hitting 4-year-old child
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The state attorney's office chose not to file charges against a Lehigh Acres teacher accused of hitting a 4-year-old child. According to the Lee County clerk of court's website, the document was filed June 12, and the state attorney's office cited "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable d
Aerospace Defense Contractor Location: Strong Florida Signal
FloridaCommerce has opened the application cycle for two military and defense grant programs: the Defense Reinvestment Grant and the Florida Defense Support Commission Grant. The application period runs from June 8, 2026, through July 7, 2026, according to the FloridaCommerce announcement. For Charlotte County, this ne
Edmonton Elks sign offensive linemen John Bosse and Joe Cooper
The Edmonton Elks signed offensive linemen John Bosse and Joe Cooper to the practice squad on Tuesday. John Bosse is six foot four and weighs 335 pounds. The 25-year-old from Fort Myers, Florida, re-signed with the Argonauts on January 16, 2025. In 2025, he played in 19 games. Toronto averaged 25.2 points per game, 334
Caught on camera: Sheriff’s Office drone records suspect shooting at it
A man in Florida was arrested after allegedly firing at a Sheriff’s Office drone. The drone caught the whole incident clearly on camera, leading to a quick arrest. The drone had been searching for a bear when the group was spotted apparently firing into the woods, the Sheriff’s Office said.

















