New Fort Myers Beach restaurant opens in iconic waterfront spot
                    It’s almost as if an old friend is back in town. And its name is Bonita Fish Company . The new waterfront restaurant made its highly anticipated debut in Bonita Bill’s old spot on Fort Myers Beach on Monday, Nov. 3. “We’re really excited,” said Joe Harrity, a partner with HM Restaurant Group, which purchased the...                
            Florida Woman Pulls Gun on Family After Almost Hitting Them With Her Porsche: ‘She...
                    LEE COUNTY, FL — A 23-year-old Florida woman is facing felony assault charges after allegedly pulling a gun on a family she nearly hit with her Porsche in a shocking case of road rage fueled by a language barrier and arrogance behind the wheel. The woman, identified as Esmeralda...                
            A Florida Christmas Train Ride Featuring A Murder Mystery!
                    In Southwest Florida, Seminole Gulf Railway has been part of the region’s rhythm for decades—moving freight that keeps local businesses humming and welcoming locals and visitors aboard its beloved Murder Mystery Dinner Train - the original such excursion of its kind that debuted in the early 1990s. Based...                
            Florida International Airshow promotes careers in aviation
                    PUNTA GORDA — Christian Chuck Bernier pledged his Oath of Enlistment to defend the U.S. Constitution at the Florida International Airshow at the Punta Gorda Airport campus.                
            City Council rejects Punta Gorda Police union contract
                    PUNTA GORDA — While they say they deeply respect law enforcement, the Punta Gorda City Council recently voted against paying police officers extra incentives in a proposed three-year union contract.                
            Fort Myers man wins stone crab eating contest in Florida Keys
                    50 contestants. 10 teams of two. 25 fresh stone crab claws. And one ticking clock.                
            Trick or Treat draws thousands to mall, streets
                    Trick or treat night in the tri-county area drew thousands — young and old — to neighborhoods, the Port Charlotte Town Center mall, Englewood's West Dearborn Street, downtown Punta Gorda and all over to collect sweet treats.                
            Photographer had one thing in mind for this photo: ‘Capture excitement’
                    Note to readers: This is another installment of our ongoing "What We Do" series where we ask our journalists about their jobs and the content they create. Today, we talk to photojournalist Ricardo Rolon about a photo above that he took at a community festival . Question: Where and when was this photo/video taken and...                
            These Cape Coral, FL based Kittens are the latest up for adoption and in...
                    Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around cape coral.                
            BRACING FOR IMPACT: Charlotte food pantries prepare for cuts to SNAP funding
                    Food pantries in Charlotte County are preparing to serve a major influx of people if SNAP benefits are cut on Saturday.                
            
            
















