Cape Coral FL

An “unusual number” of fish were found dead in a town on Florida’s Estero Island this month, and officials believe fertilizer runoff is likely to blame. Fort Myers Beach resident Stephen Clark told The Independent he first noticed a “bad smell” on March 12, while boating out of Buccaneer Lagoon, a small waterway in...

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Lee County’s engineering scene is buzzing with opportunities—from entry-level survey work to senior project management. If you’re ready to build, design, or lead, these local openings are worth a look.

Lee County’s retail and service scene is buzzing this month — from healthcare front desks to auto counters and phone stores, there’s something for every people‑person out there.

TAMPA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently presented its Officer of the Year award for Florida's Middle District to Detective Don Woelke of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for his work in finding and catching a sex predator who lured a 13-year-old girl from Texas to Florida for sex.

The Sanibel Police Department reported no arrests or thefts for March 13–19, 2026. Officers handled 1,509 calls, including 43 emergency 911 calls, 4 traffic crashes, and 73 traffic stops (6 citations, 68 warnings). Police also completed 950 area checks and 1,707 ranger contacts across parks and shared-use paths.

The Fort Myers Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2200 Second Street. The board will consider a conditional use request from Intex Homes Properties LLC to allow general outdoor storage on a 1.21-acre property at 3517 Canal Street (Ward 2).

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man is accused of threatening two people with a gun at a Dunkin' near RSW, according to the Lee County Port Authority. An incident report says that Port Authority officers responded to a call on Thursday that Jaylen Mobley, 22, was threatening two people with a gun. The report says that the...

Southwest Florida foodies and fans of celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan were buzzing about her recent visit to St. Charles Yacht Club in Fort Myers. She collaborated with St. Charles executive chef and general manager Justin Fleming to create a four-course dinner to accompany her lively cooking demonstration Feb. 22....

Southwest Floridians can take a step back to a bygone era and learn about the supernatural next weekend in Cape Coral. The SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns to the German American Club of Cape Coral on March 28 as two unique worlds collide for one event. Running from 10...