Estero man killed in crash on Tamiami Trail, troopers say
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 32-year-old Estero driver crashed into the back of a dump truck. The driver of the car died at the hospital.
Coyote trapped on ledge of luxury hotel in downtown Fort Myers
One wily coyote is keeping tabs on downtown Fort Myers as the wild dog found its way to a ledge of the parking garage adjacent to the Luminary Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Fort Myers Police, Fort Myers Fire Department and the Florida Wildlife Conservation were on the scene as well as passersby as they plotted a rescue....
Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida
Restaurateur Paul Fleming, founder of both an eponymous well-known steakhouse and a billion-dollar upscale Asian brand, is ordering more Florida for 2026 — and beyond. The Sunshine State, says Fleming, founder of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and sister brand Pei Wei Asian Diner,...
‘Incredibly Disturbing’: Snapchat Investigation Exposes Florida Man’s Graphic Animal Abuse
A joint operation involving the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Southwest Florida INTERCEPT Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a former Naples man on nearly two dozen charges related to the sexual exploitation of animals. Warning: The details below are disturbing. Emmanuel Mireles-Garza, 30, was...
Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler
FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) -- For 40 years, Mark Loren has owned his Fort Myers jewelry shop. "We work on a lot of engagement rings, redesigning a lot of pieces for clients who are coming in, necklaces, pendants," Loren said. Of all the jewelry he's worked on in his four...
Ringo waits for loving home; Fort Myers’ Gulf Coast Humane Society waives adoption fees
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Meet Ringo, a sweet and distinguished 10-year-old Dutch Shepherd mix who is patiently waiting for a new home after being surrendered by his owner on September 9. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is still full and has continued its promotion of waiving adoption fees for...
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Cape Coral metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Opens Three Southwest Florida Restaurants
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls will debut three fast-casual seafood restaurants across Southwest Florida. The first has a soft opening on Dec. 1 at 6900 Daniels Pkwy. in Fort Myers, followed by a grand opening two days later. A second restaurant will open at 8017 Plaza del Lago Drive in Estero....
The Distinctive Aroma at the Entrance of the Old Toys R Us
A nostalgic social media user recently sparked a lively discussion about the distinct smell that used to waft from the entrance of the now-closed Toys R Us store in Ft Myers. The user reminisced about a strong, sweet scent of cinnamon and pine cones that greeted customers as they walked into the store. The smell,...
These Fort Myers, FL based Puppies 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 fort myers.
