Cape Coral FL

An Alva motorist faces charges two days after troopers say he hit a pedestrian and killing them. Troopers arrested Kyle Hubbard, 49, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, after the Florida Highway Patrol conducted an extensive criminal investigation into an August 30 hit-and-run, a press release said. Hubbard was driving west on...

PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man faces felony drug charges after he left a large bag of cocaine on a hotel counter, police say.

We often joke about Floridians being among some of the most unhinged and aggressive citizens in the country. While we’d love for that to be false, the citizens of this state don’t do anything to eliminate that stereotype. A recent example of this happened on a highway in Fort Myers, Florida, where two drivers got...

FORT MYERS, Florida—Luminary Hotel & Co. announced the rebranding of its signature restaurant, formerly known as The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, to The Silver King Coastal Kitchen, which offers shareable tapas-style plates, entrées made with fresh, local ingredients, and a five-course chef’s tasting menu. The...

Fort Myers City Council just approved an 11-story hotel in the historic district! The 4-2 vote adds two stories to the original plan. What do you think about downtown development?

The Southwest Florida deal does not require relief from any of the current rules governing television station ownership The post Scripps to Sell Fox Affiliate WFTX to Sun Broadcasting for $40 Million appeared first on TheWrap .

Lee County has accepted an additional $1.2 million in grant funds to address beach and dune erosion caused by a pair of hurricanes. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an amended grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide additional funds for the...

It's the first step to build the new public boat ramp, which could cost approximately $10 million dollars.

Mother Nature is causing quite a stir in Southwest Florida’s real estate market. Hurricanes have caused billions of dollars in damage – along with endless headaches and stress – forcing many residents to reconsider their living situation. Some are packing up and leaving Florida, while others are...

A local teen remains hospitalized following a boat-personal watercraft collision on Saturday that also resulted in fatal injuries to another girl. At approximately 3:45 p.m. Aug. 30, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other area agencies responded to the two-vessel incident near the Captiva...