Ancient shells bring new oysters to reef rebuilt in mouth of Caloosahatchee River
Six million pounds of ancient oyster shells from a Charlotte County mine are now a thriving three-acre reef in the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River. It's the latest of about a dozen oyster reefs restored in the region by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation that, combined, total seven acres. The shells,...
Editorial failed to acknowledge that times have changed
Since no one took credit for the “Eagle Editorial” in the Opinions section titled “When will they ever learn,” I don’t know who to address this “concerned subscriber” letter to. When we, the public, submit a letter for the opinion section, we are required to identify ourselves by name and the name is included in the...
Two Floridians charged, accused of fishing tarpon out of Florida Keys aquarium
Two Florida men are facing criminal charges, accused of breaking into an aquarium last year and pulling out a fish that ended up dying.
West-Central Florida Watches Unprecedented Snow Potential as NAM and NOAA Blend Hint at Overnight...
FLORIDA — A highly unusual winter signal is gaining attention across West-Central Florida, where the latest NAM and NOAA National Blend of Models are showing a low-probability but remarkable chance of snowflakes late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, driven by cold air interacting with Gulf moisture. NAM and...
New Freestanding ER to Break Ground in Lee County, Promising Faster Emergency Care
HCA Florida started building a new standalone emergency center on Wednesday in Lee County in response to the growing number of people in the area. The HCA Florida Alico Emergency Center will be on Vintage Commerce Boulevard, right off Alico Road and Three Oaks Parkway near Interstate 75. Eleven exam...
Punta Gorda double murder trial delayed three months
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The trial for a suspected hitman in a double murder case has been pushed back three more months. Justin Casagrande will now not face a jury until June 29. His original trial date was April 20. Prosecutors say Casagrande killed Anthony Gulati and Mario Sciano...
Six romantic restaurants around Fort Myers that we simply adore
There is so much we love about the Southwest Florida dining scene . It includes all the longtime staples and new stunners, the waterfront wonders and hidden gems, and the quirky classics and beloved favorites. We’re looking at you Farmers Market and Oise, Dixie Fish Co. and Blossom & Brie, Bubble Room and Blue Dog,...
Prosecutors drop charges against contractor in Florida insurance fraud case
When he was arrested on theft and fraud charges in 2023, contractor Ricky McGraw was held up as the poster child for Florida’s crumbling insurance market. McGraw was the “perfect example of the kind of scum” driving up insurance premiums, Florida’s then-Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said in a news release...
Naples accountant pleads guilty in federal fraud conspiracy
A longtime Naples accountant has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a federal fraud conspiracy. Thomas Unsworth, 75, appeared before a federal judge in a Fort Myers courtroom on Jan. 27, where he admitted to his crimes. His crimes involve helping farming operators in Southwest Florida and New Jersey secure federal...
Fort Myers U.S. 41 Work Extends Past Initial Timeline but Stays on Schedule for...
Construction on U.S. 41 near the Edison Bridge has run longer than planned for its opening phase. Work kicked off Jan. 6, 2025. FDOT cited changes and re-sequencing that caused lane shutdowns to stretch past expectations. The opening phase was meant to take about five weeks, per WINK News. "It's...
