Death investigation underway after body found in water in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers police are on scene after a dead body was found in a canal off Metro Parkway. According to FMPD the body was found in the water behind Westwood Apartments. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as we learn more about...
Bradenton man arrested after attempting to meet 13-year-old, deputies say
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies arrested a 20-year-old while he was allegedly attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex. On March 27, detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 20-year-old, Kevin Lopez Perez, of Bradenton. Detectives learned Perez had allegedly traveled...
📅 Pokémon Card Tournament at Punta Gorda Library April 25
The Train 'em Card Club is hosting a Pokémon trading card tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:30–5:30 PM at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library (Room A). Kids ages 6 and up can bring their cards and sleeves to compete in a single-elimination event using only standard cards (regulation marks H, I, and J)....
Return of CROW Turtle Rehab Marks First Stage With SanCap Chamber Ribbon Cutting
With a March 25 SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) on Sanibel Island celebrated its first step in a journey to once again rehabilitate sea turtles with Harkey Sea Turtle Complex, which replaces a facility at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road demolished by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Gulf Coast Traffic Alerts: March 27
A deadly crash on I-75 northbound shuts down lanes near Bayshore Road in Charlotte County at mile marker 154. [CLEARED]. A vehicle crash on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is causing delays just before Michigan Avenue Link. [CLEARED]. Interactive Traffic Map. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest...
🔧 Lee County FL Building & Grounds Jobs – Multiple Openings
Lee County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing this month, with solid full-time and hourly roles across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Bonita Springs. Whether you’re handy with tools, love the outdoors, or want to lead a team, there’s something here for you.
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🚌 Multiple Lee County Transportation Jobs Paying Up to $15K Weekly
Lee County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene. From local delivery routes to long-haul trucking, there are several solid driving jobs open right now — some paying top dollar.
SanCap Chamber Celebrates Reopening of Fire Station 172
Operational since earlier this year, Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Station 172 at 5171 Sanibel Captiva Road celebrated with a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours for the public on March 27. Irreversible damage in 2022 from Hurricane Ian’s 5-6 feet of storm surge made the 50-year-old station...
Cold front on the way to the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A cold front is approaching the region and it will bring changes to our weather pattern with it. It will still be a very warm day with highs in the upper 80s as the front approaches. Wind speeds will increase as will cloud cover as rain chances build in.
