Cape Coral FL

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A 17-year-old e-bike rider who was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Charlotte County has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the bicyclist was pronounced dead June 2 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The crash happened around 10:19 p.m. May 30 at...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Chilling 911 calls have revealed the chaos that unfolded during a shooting outside a McDonald's on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, where gunfire erupted during a fight involving teens in the parking lot. A woman in the drive-thru line said she saw at least...

FORT MYERS — The caretaker of an elderly North Fort Myers woman is accused of neglecting her as her health failed, and then wrapping up and dumping her body in a Charlotte County creek in March, law enforcement officials announced Wednesday.

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka announces official qualifying dates for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates seeking office. The official qualifying period will begin at noon, Monday, June 8, and end at noon, Friday, June 12. Per Florida Statute 99.061(8), can

A man was arrested after he stole decorative lawn gnomes from a North Fort Myers resident's yard, according to authorities.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced that an arrest has been made following a joint investigation into a dead body that was found in the Peace River in March. According to Marceno, on May 25, Joshua Cullen, 47, of...

A jury in Florida convicted a man on grand theft charges for a trucking kickback scheme. Ray Richard Bernaldez Sotomayor was found guilty on a charge of First Degree Grand Theft with a finding of $100,000 or more after a two-day trial in Lee County, Florida. Bernaldez Sotomayor was arrested on the job by the Lee […] T

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new Florida law taking effect July 1 will streamline building permit requirements for certain home improvement projects, aiming to make the process faster and easier for homeowners. Cape Coral resident Antonio Conigliaro is remodeling his home and is excited about the changes. "It's going...

Cape Coral used to be known mostly for its canals and waterfront views, but lately, the city has become a serious destination for food lovers. New restaurants are opening up all over town, bringing creative menus, fresh ingredients, and dining experiences that rival anything you’d find in bigger cities. Whether you’re

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County commissioners have approved funding for new dunes and native plants at Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to help protect the coastline from future storms. Benny and Kim Beaty, visitors from Fort Myers, shared their appreciation for the new vegetation at Lovers Key Beach.