Lakewood Ranch hotel project gets key construction financing
A pair of adjoining office buildings have sold in Cape Coral. The properties are at 4202 Del Prado Blvd. and 4206 Del Prado Blvd. Combined the units total 4,449 square feet. LSI Cos., which brokered the deal, says the buyer is a Naples investor using an LLC that paid $1.43 million for the pair. The property at 4202...
Learn about red tide at upcoming Coffee & Conversation discussion
ENGLEWOOD — The next installment of Englewood’s Coffee & Conversation discussion series will be “Red Tide Awareness” with speaker Kate Rose, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent for Charlotte County.
Interfaith group denounces detention camp in the Everglades | Opinion
The Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida brings together people of diverse faiths and beliefs based on shared values, including the conviction that all people have intrinsic worth and are entitled to equal rights, dignity, and respect within our society. We are committed to working together toward a just society...
Juvenile stabbed in Cape Coral; police say suspect is in custody
Police say the victim is under 18-years-old and is in "stable condition." The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Fernando Hernandez.
COLUMN | Rooted in the community
The Cooper Street Recreation Center has long stood as a cornerstone of the Punta Gorda community. More than just a building, it has been a place where generations have come together — neighbors becoming friends, children finding mentors, and families building memories.
Robert Santoro is new residential loan originator at Crews Bank & Trust
PORT CHARLOTTE — Crews Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Robert Santoro as the new residential loan originator at the Murdock branch in Port Charlotte.
Buck Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Prompts Lane Closures on Placida Road in Charlotte County
Travelers planning to use County Road 775 (Placida Road) over the Buck Creek Bridge should prepare for disruptions starting next Monday as Thomas Marine Construction kicks off rehabilitation efforts on the aging structure. According to an advisory released by the Charlotte County Public Works Department, lane...
Call for photo entries for Charlotte County calendar contest
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County is calling all photographers for its 2026 county calendar is “Live, Work and Play in Charlotte County.”
FORECAST: Rain chances increasing into next week
Here is your forecast for Saturday, July 12th, 2025. This morning we are kicking off with plenty of sunshine and muggy temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. After 2pm, stay weather aware, as scattered showers and storms develop near the coast, before moving inland. Most storms should wind down after sunset. High...
$16M Food Truck Park and Marina Opens in Cape Coral
A waterfront hub combining food trucks and boat services has launched at 1811 Cape Coral Parkway East. The $16 million site sits where the Mandolin Canal flows into the Caloosahatchee River, offering spots for 10 food sellers and 27 boats. The Helm, a bar with 12 taps, sits high above the water, keeping guests cool...