Lakeland apartments sell for $57 million
Leasing opens for waterfront apartment in waterfront development. The apartment community at Bimini Square, a long-awaited development in Cape Coral, is nearly open. The building’s developers have opened leasing on the five-story, 198-unit residential component of the community, which is set to open in the fall....
Public hearing set for controversial Captiva resort rezoning
The owners of the South Seas resort — and those opposing it — will go before the Lee County Commission on Aug. 6 after a county Hearing Examiner recommended approval of a zoning application for the nearly $1 billion redevelopment July 11. The ownership group wants to build...
Leasing opens for waterfront apartment in Cape Coral development
The apartment community at Bimini Square, a long-awaited development in Cape Coral, is nearly open. The building’s developers have opened leasing on the five-story, 198-unit residential component of the community, which is set to open in the fall. Available apartments include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom...
PUNTA GORDA: Overdose Awareness 5K and walk set for Aug. 30
PUNTA GORDA — The second Overdose Awareness 5K run and Remembrance Walk is set with August being Overdose Awareness Month.
FORECAST: Near record heat this weekend
Here is your forecast for Saturday, July 26th, 2025. We are kicking off your Saturday with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70s. With high pressure and Saharan dust overhead, rain chances will be VERY low on Saturday at just 10%. Mostly sunny skies are expected through the afternoon. Lack of rainfall and...
Florida Man Won $2 Million Top Prize from Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Raul Torres Arroyo, of City Center, claimed a $2 million top prize from the ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD scratch-off game. The Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,195,000. Torres Arroyo purchased his winning ticket from Wawa, located at...
Prosecutors reflect on how they convicted Christopher Davis
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Scripps News Fort Myers) — Cases like it are rare — “no-body” cases. But, the Florida State Attorney’s Office got a conviction without a crucial piece of evidence commonly seen in murder cases. Barry Schmalbach went missing from Cape Coral on July 19, 2023. After a trial featuring 40 witnesses and...
The No-Frills Seafood Joint In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Seafood Chowder
Tucked away in Cape Coral’s bustling restaurant scene, Fish Tale Grill has locals and tourists alike performing the universal “this is so good” dance – you know, that little shoulder shimmy that happens when your taste buds are throwing a party. This isn’t some fancy-schmancy place...
What Are The Blue Lights On Some Florida Traffic Signals Used For?
Strange blue traffic signals have begun popping up in Florida and other states, but most drivers don't know what to make of them. We've done some investigating.
Punta Gorda’s South County Regional Park Pool Reopens for Summer Fun and Fitness
For those in Punta Gorda looking to beat the heat, some good news just swam in. The South County Regional Park pool at 670 Cooper St. will welcome swimmers back to its cool embrace starting today. An early bird dive can be had at 6:30 a.m. for lap swimmers eager to get their strokes in before the heat sets in. At 9...