Cape Coral FL

Lee County calls this drought historic. Officials say it’s the worst in 25 years, and they aren’t sugarcoating it, as this dry spell isn’t ending soon. Federal climate experts just confirmed that the drought in Fort Myers has gotten even worse. So, county leaders rolled out new rules to help everyone get through it.

Rangeland owned by one of Southwest Florida's most storied pioneer families – land once set aside to protect drinking water – could become more than 700 homes if the nation's largest developer gets its way. Forestar, a subsidiary of homebuilder D.R. Horton, wants permission to turn the 561-acre tract in the Olga/Alva...

It was all hands — and flippers — on deck when a nearly 10-foot mama manatee needed a lifeline in Southwest Florida. After a 1,042-pound manatee was seen fighting for her life in Cape Coral waters on Wednesday, March 4, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched an urgent rescue mission for...

Fort Myers Beach has no shortage of places to eat, but every now and then you stumble onto a spot that feels like it belongs to another, slower era of Florida life. This waterfront seafood shack has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond the island, pulling in locals, road-trippers, and first-time visitors...

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A multi-vehicle crash shut down part of North Tamiami Trail (US-41) at W Mariana Avenue in North Fort Myers on Friday evening. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, there were injuries reported. The sheriff's office said three or four vehicles were involved in the crash.

A Cape Coral man was arrested after police say a road rage incident led to aggravated assault with a firearm. Dismas Jeffrey Ballez, 18, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident on Wednesday. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, just after 11:30 p.m....

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man was arrested after allegedly fabricating a robbery story to cover up a hit-and-run incident, police say. On March 12, 2026, Cape Coral Police Officers responded to a McDonald's at 2541 Del Prado Blvd N., following a report of a past-occurred robbery. The caller, identified as...

Skanska USA has brought a $435 million Florida hospital to new heights. The U.S. arm of the Stockholm-based builder topped out on Lee Health’s forthcoming hospital and medical office building in Fort Myers, Florida, the contractor announced Wednesday. To date, the five-story hospital has reached several construction...

The city of Cape is continuing its concerted code enforcement initiative in the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency district. CRA Code Compliance Officer Patrick Mercado provided an update during Wednesday’s CRA commission meeting, saying there are 23 opened cases, and 40 closed code cases. “The cases we have...

Many school board members and School District of Lee County staff shared their condolences to Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin and her family during Tuesday night’s meeting. Judge John Carlin, who dedicated more than 35 years serving the people of Southwest Florida, passed away after 5 p.m. on March 5. He was first a...