Cape Coral FL

The Fort Myers City Council approved $48,000 for a sidewalk condition survey, while residents question why money isn't being spent on actual repairs.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – Multiple fire crews responded to a house fire in Charlotte County late on August 1 and rescued two pets that were trapped inside. Charlotte County Public Safety said local firefighters were assisted by the Punta Gorda Fire Department at a home on Grapefruit Lane around 11:56 p.m. on...

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida just celebrated its first graduating class from its Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Here's what to know about the service provided by the Fort Myers -based organization. What is Junior Achievement's Pre-Apprenticeship Program? Recognizing demand for “middle-skill” employees, the...

FORT MYERS — The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell 7-1 in 11 innings to the Dunedin Blue Jays in the series finale at Hammond Stadium Sunday. Sam Rochard made his Florida State League debut, getting the start on the mound for Fort Myers (45-55, 18-18). Dunedin (48-49, 14-18) got...

PUNTA GORDA – With music playing, water balloons flying and backpacks stuffed with school supplies, hundreds of families gathered Sunday for a back-to-school event that was as fun as it was essential.

The Cape Coral Police Department reports “a remarkable 28% overall reduction in crime” year-over-year for the first half of 2025. “This achievement reflects more than just numbers — it is a clear testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment of our dedicated officers, the support and vigilance of our...

As residents and retirees increasingly move inland from Florida’s coast, and places like Cape Coral face a cooling market, Central Florida’s housing demand is proving resilient and even growing stronger.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager last seen on I-75 North early on August 1. 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on Friday walking away from a vehicle near State Road 70 in Manatee County, while traveling north on I-75,...

A Cape Coral man was involved in a fatal accident Friday, Aug. 1, in Sarasota County. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when a Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 60-year-old Venice man, collided with a trailer being towed by a truck driven by the 53-year-old Cape...

An architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Indiana has been recognized for its work on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers. American Structurepoint is among the design partners to receive a 2025 Best in Construction award for its work on the State Road 78 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements...