Charlotte County Installs Reflective Evacuation Zone Bands on Stop Signs
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2025) – The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works, has installed over 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and intersections throughout unincorporated areas of Charlotte County. These 3-inch-wide bands, which feature...
UPDATE: Charlotte Co. deputies investigating death, deemed not suspicious
UPDATE: The sheriff's office says the death is not suspicious. They were called to a home on Sunday morning on Florida Avenue.
Watch: Wild boar crashes through sliding door, loiters inside of house
Lee County sheriff's deputies were summoned to a Florida home where a wild boar crashed through a sliding glass door to wreak havoc on the inside of the house.
Lee County deputies respond to Fort Myers crash, multiple injuries
Deputies said it happened around 8:40 p.m., with two vehicles involved and three people transported to hospital.
Sanibel Boat Ramp Closing for Repairs
The City of Sanibel announced that work will begin on the much-anticipated Sanibel Boat Ramp Dock Replacement Project. Construction is scheduled to start on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, with the boat ramp expected to remain closed for up to 60 days, weather permitting. During this time, the ramp and adjoining...
CHR Breaks Ground on New Riverview Complex
Community Housing & Resources gathered local dignitaries and supporters on Sept. 4 to break ground on a new affordable housing apartment complex on the former site of Riverview, which was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. CHR later demolished the Riverview complex located behind the 7-Eleven on Periwinkle...
Curran Young Construction Breaks Ground on Nearly $28 Million in New Projects Across Southwest...
Curran Young Construction has broken ground on a series of new projects across Southwest Florida valued at nearly $28 million. The slate of work spans Sarasota, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Cape Coral, delivering a mix of luxury clubhouses, wellness facilities, and commercial space for both residential and community...
The Old-Timey Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Sausage Links
Hidden in plain sight along a stretch of road in Alva, Florida sits a culinary time capsule where breakfast dreams come true and sausage links achieve legendary status. Leo’s French Toast House doesn’t need flashy signs or gimmicks to attract customers – the intoxicating aroma of sizzling sausage does all the...
Giant boat dealer expands with new facility in Lee County
MarineMax, the Pinellas County boat retailer and marina operator, has opened a new facility in Fort Myers. The yacht sales and service center is at 14030 McGregor Blvd. and sits on 23 acres of waterfront property. It has 276 rack storage spaces, 128 wet slips, a 75-ton lifting capacity and 40-foot-high bays.
New emergency room coming to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is getting a new emergency room. Orlando-based AdventHealth announced plans for a new ER off Jones Loop Road.