This Rotonda Lakes home is your private paradise
Welcome to your private paradise at 185 Hercules in Rotonda West. This beautifully maintained four-bedroom, three-bathroom home — plus an office/den — is perfectly situated on a double lot in the desirable Rotonda Lakes community. It offers rare privacy and lush tropical landscaping, including a full wall of mature...
Charlotte County honors fallen sergeant with memorial sign
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Monday, a new sign is up in Charlotte County to honor Sargent Elio Diaz. Sargent Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop back in December of 2024 after serving with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s office for over 11 years. Charlotte County Sheriff’s...
Six-year-old boy drowns in pool at south Fort Myers Whiskey Creek home
WHISKEY CREEK, Fla. — A six-year-old boy died after drowning in a pool at a home in south Fort Myers over the weekend. Deputies received the call on Sunday morning to Autumnwood Court in the Whiskey Creek community. The family and a neighbor performed CPR before first responders arrived,...
CCSO: ‘Most wanted’ fugitive caught in Oregon
PUNTA GORDA — A violent fugitive who has been on the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office's “most wanted” list for more than three years was tracked down and arrested in Oregon, officials reported Monday.
Hoffmann Family renames Estero’s Old Corkscrew Golf Club
The Old Corkscrew Golf Club has a new name. The club, owned by the Hoffmann Family of Cos., has been rechristened the Pandion Club, which comes from the scientific name of the osprey, Pandion haliaetus. The rebranding is part of a larger overhaul of the Estero club Hoffmann bought in...
Forecast: Breezy evening ahead of pleasant week
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mild weather is set to continue as we start the new week. Afternoon temperatures will top out in the upper 80s and low 90s Monday afternoon. Scattered showers will likely pop up during that time as well. A big change is on the way in...
Citizens Attend Planning Department Cafe
The City of Sanibel held an event called “Coffee & Code Café” on Thursday morning, October 23, to give citizens a chance to learn more about the Planning Department and the city’s codes. The event was well-attended at the Recreation Center. Sanibel Public Information Officer Eric...
Best Gyms in Sanibel, FL
Sanibel, FL, is not just a vacation paradise with its stunning beaches and natural beauty; it’s also a great place for fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, finding the right gym to keep up with your fitness routine is essential. Here, we explore some of the best gyms in Sanibel and nearby...
Monkey owner says firefighters are heroes
PUNTA GORDA — Despite losing her pet Capuchin monkey, Gena Walck said Punta Gorda firefighters are heroes who did all they could to help her save Leah.
Mystery Deep in the Glades
Look closely at this cover. Look at the area designated as the Everglades. I live at the edge of the Glades on Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, Florida. We are so close….close to the flora and fauna that make up the most incredible landscape. We have much of the same stately reeds, grasses and palms. We have alligators,...

















