Cape Coral FL

PUNTA GORDA — Veterans, businesses and members of the Englewood and North Port community opened their hearts recently to dozens at the Veterans Village in Punta Gorda.

Note: The following is excerpts from an April 11, 2015, article in the News-Press entitled “Members of singular Florida family reunite” by Amy Bennett Williams. It’s hardly surprising that Francis Asbury Hendry has his own Wikipedia page. He came to Florida in a covered wagon as an 18-year-old in 1851 and died one of...

A second person died late Saturday night following a boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River between Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Of the four people on the MTI 390 powerboat, one is in critical but stable condition, and one is missing, said Bradley Johnson, public information officer for Florida Fish and Wildlife...

According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Lt. William Garlick, a corrections officer, died in a crash on his way home from work.

As those in the military continue to serve around the world, local veterans groups have packaged up some holiday cheer to keep their spirits up.

Florida Repertory Theatre presents The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge in the Historic Arcade Theatre Dec. 2 – 21. The delightful and zany holiday comedy by the author of Around the World in 80 Days takes place a year after Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. The entertaining and family-friendly story is set in a...

Fort Myers Fire said the cause of the fire was traced back to a power strip and charger cord. One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.

Police said they have arrested three people in connection with the shooting in Fort Myers near Dunbar.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near fort myers.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A teen was arrested around 3 a.m. on Thanksgiving at a Circle K gas station on Kings Highway in Port Charlotte after an employee called 911 and said she noticed him asleep at the wheel of his car, which had been parked at a pump for 45 minutes.