Energy prices: Gas costs tick down, but rising energy bills have stung many Americans
Some relief for drivers: While $2-a-gallon gas may be a far-off dream, prices have still inched lower recently. "The national average at a moment's notice earlier this week fell below $3 a gallon," said Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy. That dip below $3 was a four-year...
Lee County, FL – Police Alert: Fugitive Arrested After Striking Sheriff’s K9 During Capture
Lee County, FL – A fugitive wanted in Lee County was arrested Wednesday after allegedly striking a sheriff’s K9 multiple times during his capture, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the suspect, Austin Staiano, was being sought by the Fugitive Warrants Unit for violating...
New Cape Coral restaurant sources locally for fresh farm-to-table meals
The Salad King in Cape Coral is connecting with Southwest Florida farms to bring fresh ingredients from harvest to the plate within days.
What happened to Cape Coral’s Halloween haunted hike?
If you're looking for Cape Coral's popular haunted hike , you're out of luck. The long-running Frightmare on 78 has been replaced with a family-friendly festival at Gator Mike's Family Fun Park. The new Bones & Bales Fall Festival is a better fit for the family-oriented attraction, says owner Chris Scuderi. The...
County honors Greenwell with new legacy
Renaming the Lee County Civic Center Complex to honor Commissioner Mike Greenwell is a fitting memorial, county officials agreed this week,. The historic complex will now be called Mike Greenwell Regional Park. Commissioner David Mulicka moved to rename the Civic Center during this week’s meeting of the Lee County...
Punta Gorda fire crew attempts to save family’s pet monkey
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Capuchin monkey died Monday night despite lifesaving efforts by Punta Gorda Fire Department crews after the animal’s family sought emergency help at a Tamiami Trail fire station. Punta Gorda Fire Officials said around 9:45 p.m. on Monday, the Walck family made an emergency stop...
Lee County deputies respond to crash that brought power lines down
There are injuries reported, according to LCSO. Deputies told Fox 4 they believe one person hit the rail, and brought power lines down in the crash around 3 a.m.
Cape Coral police say suspect tried to break into officer’s car
CCPD said a detective was at home when her home security system went off. Through video surveillance, the detective saw someone trying to open her locked police vehicle, according CCPD.
Three Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Burnt Store Road Near Janis Road
On the evening of October 20, 2025, a three-vehicle collision occurred on Burnt Store Road near Janis Road in Cape Coral, Florida. The crash involved two trucks—one traveling south and another northbound with a trailer—and an SUV following the northbound truck. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the...
Southwest Florida Crimestoppers seek information in 1984 cold case
The Lee County Sheriff's Office found him dead in his car IN 1984. Do you have any information about his death? Here's how to report it, anonymously.

















