CCSO: Windshield dumping leads to felony charge
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County detectives have filed another commercial littering case, this one involving hundreds of broken windshields dumped on a lot near Punta Gorda.
‘Empty, empty, empty’: Mom who left kids in hot car with no water to...
"Five minutes? Because I'm hearing like 25 minutes and the car's not on and the windows aren't down," the deputy said. "Any particular reason why you're leaving the kids in the car?" The post 'Empty, empty, empty': Mom who left kids in hot car with no water to shop at Dollar Tree didn't seem fazed when cops busted...
2 hospitals in region ranked among top 10 in Florida
Several hospitals from Tampa to Fort Myers were listed among the best hospitals in Florida by U.S. News and World Report, which on July 29 released its 2025-2026 rankings. The publication assessed more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide as part of its research, which included looking at a variety of patient outcome...
Florida media descends on Sunseeker
Emerald Greene has been to Fort Myers. She’s been to Sarasota.
Local rescue wants you to meet a 10lb senior Poodle (Toy) seeking a home:...
Mister, a charming 13-year-old toy poodle, needs a new home after being rescued from a local shelter where he struggled with kennel stress. This 10-pound senior boy comes with an adoption fee of $225, and he's currently in the care of Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue in Cape Coral, FL. The rescue stepped in when the...
Town Staff To Request 26% Tax Increase
As Town Manager Will McKannay stated Sunday on Beach Talk Radio, a proposal to raise the millage rate on Fort Myers Beach residents is coming. Now we know what the proposed increase is that he’ll be requesting next Monday. Here’s the explanation as to why they are requesting a...
The Fish And Chips At This Seafood Joint In Florida Are So Good, They’re...
Florida might be known for its theme parks and beaches, but the true magic happens when you discover a place like Fish Tale Grill in Cape Coral, where seafood dreams come true one plate at a time. This isn’t some tourist trap with frozen fish sticks and packets of tartar...
City of Palms Park demolition back on table after years of uncertainty
Fort Myers City Council is directing city staff to move forward with the potential demolition of City of Palms Park after several failed redevelopment attempts.
Allegiant to add five flights at three airports in region
Allegiant will be offering five new flights this fall at airports across the region, including in the Fort Myers market, where the carrier is making its debut. The Las Vegas-based airline is launching three routes out of Southwest Florida International Airport as well as adding flights at Sarasota-Bradenton...
5 of our top Fort Myers, Cape Coral wing spots, plus National Chicken Wing...
We’ll flat out say it — we love, love, love chicken wings. And while Tuesday, July 29, is National Chicken Wing Day, we’d gladly order them any day of the year. And just where do we go? Well, some of our favorite wing places aren’t traditional wing joints at all. Some are buried on menus full of seafood and pizza,...