Cape Coral couple’s viral Backstreet Boys post leads to Vegas concert trip
After promising his wife the concert trip if Backstreet Boys commented, Charlie Lopez was shocked when all 5 members responded.
Man uses bug spray as weapon after checkout line dispute in Publix, FL cops...
An argument in the checkout line at Publix escalated to felony assault when a man waited in the parking lot to attack a couple with bug spray, according to investigators in Florida. It happened around 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at a Publix in Port Charlotte, and one of the victims required hospitalization, the Charlotte...
Stolen vehicle crashes into tree in Cape Coral, driver arrested Friday
Cape Coral police arrested driver of stolen vehicle that crashed into tree early morning on Coronado Boulevard, shutting down traffic.
Wild boar crashes through sliding glass door
A wild boar crashed through Edward Wells' sliding glass door in Lehigh Acres, Florida, staying in his living room for 45 minutes.
Man arrested after leaving bag full of cocaine at hotel counter, deputies charge
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were arrested after they allegedly left a bag holding 25 grams of cocaine at the front desk of a hotel in Punta Gorda. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the Wyvem Hotel in the 100 block of East Retta Esplanade Aug. 17.
Port Charlotte resort gets new name as $200M sale closes
The sale of the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor has closed and the new owners have renamed the troubled Port Charlotte property. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday morning, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. says the sale of the 785-room resort to the Blackstone Real Estate Group closed...
FDLE arrests pair of suspects – one a Lehigh resident – in separate CSAM...
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested two individuals on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material. FDLE arrested Oleh Turianskyi, 37, and Jovaniel Garcia Guzman, 32, charging each with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Garcia Guzman is a Lehigh resident. Turianskyi...
‘Flexibility’ changes for Seven Islands project move forward
An ordinance that would amend the allowable development parameters for the Seven Islands project advanced to a final public hearing without discussion Wednesday. The introduction for the amendment of the Seven Islands Sub-District read during Cape Coral’s City Council meeting allows for a different mix of residential...
7 Florida Pizza Joints That Blow The Chains Out Of The Oven
Florida might be known for seafood and key lime pie, but the Sunshine State is hiding some serious pizza gems. Local pizza spots are serving up slices that make the big chains look like frozen supermarket pies. These family-owned pizzerias put love and authentic ingredients into every bite, creating loyal...
Cape Coral city taxes: Assessments and reality
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) went up 2.5% last year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2025 is stated at 2.9%. So why did City Council approve our three-legged stool of taxes (Property Taxes, Fire Service Assessment and Public Service Tax) by an increase of 13%-14% or $27 million – $30 million?
