💻 Multiple IT Openings in Lee County, FL — Up to $111K+
Lee County’s tech scene is buzzing with opportunities this month. Whether you’re into systems, software, or mapping data, there’s a solid role waiting for you right here in Fort Myers.
Statewide recognition for Charlotte County Fire lieutenant
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Fire & EMS Lt. Jefferson Mendel was named Florida’s 2025 Career Firefighter of the Year by Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia, county officials announced.
🎶 Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration at Tanglewood June 30
The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration returns to Tanglewood on June 30, 2026 at 7 PM, featuring the Boston Pops and an all-star lineup of musicians connected to Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. The concert marks 60 years of the Grateful Dead and showcases Garcia’s original compositions alongside classic...
America’s Hands-Down Best Italian Restaurants, According To Reviews
Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the United States, but only a small number of Italian restaurants consistently earn high marks from locals and travelers alike. These are the restaurants that serve handmade pastas and slow-simmered sauces made using authentic Italian recipes or, in some cases,...
Sanibel embraces island time with “Slow Down Sanibel” campaign
Life on Sanibel has always moved at a different pace. With winding two-lane roads, beautiful scenery, and a laid-back island lifestyle, the community has long embraced the idea that enjoying the ride and getting there safely is more important than getting there quickly. A new public safety initiative, “Slow Down...
Florida man allegedly threatened neighbor with sword during argument
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (TCN) – A man has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening his neighbor with a sword, according to police. On March 25, officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a residence after receiving a report of a disturbance involving a weapon....
Death investigation underway after body found in water in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers police are on scene after a dead body was found in a canal off Metro Parkway. According to FMPD the body was found in the water behind Westwood Apartments. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as we learn more about...
Bradenton man arrested after attempting to meet 13-year-old, deputies say
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies arrested a 20-year-old while he was allegedly attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex. On March 27, detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 20-year-old, Kevin Lopez Perez, of Bradenton. Detectives learned Perez had allegedly traveled...
📅 Pokémon Card Tournament at Punta Gorda Library April 25
The Train 'em Card Club is hosting a Pokémon trading card tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:30–5:30 PM at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library (Room A). Kids ages 6 and up can bring their cards and sleeves to compete in a single-elimination event using only standard cards (regulation marks H, I, and J)....
Return of CROW Turtle Rehab Marks First Stage With SanCap Chamber Ribbon Cutting
With a March 25 SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) on Sanibel Island celebrated its first step in a journey to once again rehabilitate sea turtles with Harkey Sea Turtle Complex, which replaces a facility at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road demolished by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
