1 hospitalized after house fire on Apollo Drive in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was hospitalized after a house fire broke out on Apollo Drive in Lee County on Thursday afternoon. According to the Fort Myers Fire Department, the woman was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and at least one person was in the home when the fire started. She also attempted to put...
A Valentine’s Day Option For Go-Fast Boating Couples
Though Valentine’s Day is the ultimate Hallmark holiday, men who ignore it—no matter what their significant others tells them—do so at their own peril. Because no matter how many times you’ve heard, “I don’t care,” those three short words cannot be taken literally. Smart money says you better do something. It doesn’t...
Cape Coral police ask for public’s help in search of storage facility theft suspects
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Detectives from the Cape Coral Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in a storage facility theft. CCPD says anyone who recognizes the suspects or has any information regarding the suspects shown below should call 239-574-3223 and reference case No. 25021155.
What is affordable housing and where is it?
When it comes to affordable housing, sometimes the definition is in the eye of the beholder.
Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WBBH) — A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday for stealing and reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims in Charlotte County who lost their homes. According to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Ivan Gutierrez Miranda was convicted in December 2025 of RICO,...
The Whale Hosting Fundraiser For Musician
James Wilder has been battling Stage IV colon cancer that has moved to his liver. He now faces the final stages of his life without the support of his parents, relying solely on small donations from friends to make it through. Facing terminal cancer while living out of a suitcase...
New proton therapy center in Estero offers hope and boosts medical tourism
ESTERO, Fla. — A new proton therapy center in Estero, Florida, is drawing patients from across the state and beyond, offering hope and advanced treatment options for those battling cancer. Matt Bleakely, originally from Boston, is one such patient who found comfort in receiving treatment close to his family...
Lee County educator celebrated for excellence in cybersecurity education
Dunbar High School teacher Dan Trembley has been named one of four national winners of the CYBER.ORG Annual Educator Award.
Healthgrades Recognizes Lee Health Acute Care Hospitals as America’s 50 Best
All Lee Health acute care hospitals, including Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, and Lee Memorial Hospital, just landed on Healthgrades’ list of the 50 Best Hospitals in the country. That’s no small feat. These hospitals now stand shoulder to shoulder with the top medical...
Cape Coral police target speeding and aggressive driving in citywide operation
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a special traffic operation on February 6, 2026, targeting speeding and aggressive driving, resulting in 109 citations. The operation, which took place from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., involved 117 total traffic stops, according to a press release from...

















