HUNGRY SHELVES: Food pantry needs more food
PUNTA GORDA — While it’s usually the place to get food, a local food pantry’s shelves are starting to go hungry themselves.
Charlotte County Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 8
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte County Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., county officials announced this week.
Meet Peanut, an adorable Maltese pup in need of a loving forever home; Ready...
Florida pet parents and dog enthusiasts, the quest is on to find the ideal forever home for a sweet pup in need of a new start. Meet Peanut, a charming 5-pound Maltese, who is ready for adoption through Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue. After spending his first year in a kennel and then moving to a local shelter, Peanut...
Charlotte County, FL restaurants with most violations, one closed temporarily: September 2025
State records showed that 62 inspections were conducted across Charlotte County in September 2025, with 53 restaurants passing on their first visit. However, 9 establishments failed their initial inspections. One restaurant faced temporary closure, while several others received warnings and administrative complaint...
Lemon Bay High School student recovering after crash
ENGLEWOOD — As Ella Howell underwent surgery for multiple injuries Friday, a day after being struck by a car in front of Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte County officials discussed whether additional safety measures are needed.
TikTok influencer accused of shoplifting arrested again for violating probation
A TikTok influencer who was previously arrested for shoplifting from Target and posting a haul of the stolen items on the social media app landed behind bars again for violating her probation. Marlena Velez, 23, was arrested in November 2024 for allegedly stealing about $500 worth of items by scanning...
13-year-old girls arrested in SW Florida for allegedly stealing guns and cars
Two 13-year-olds were arrested this week in Cape Coral in connection with a series of car burglaries and for allegedly stealing a vehicle and guns, authorities said. The Cape Coral Police Department said officers responded to several reports between Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 of overnight vehicle burglaries in several...
Worcester to Fort Myers nonstop service returns October 27th
Posted by Commute & Travel (Sponsor: Fuller RV) Thu at 6:30 PM - Filed in Commute & Travel - #jetblue #Worcester Regional Airport #Fort Myers - 2,276 views. Get ready to put your seatbacks and tray tables in their full, upright and locked position as JetBlue is about to resume its flights from Worcester Regional...
Top 25 songs in Cape Coral on Shazam in the past week
Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in Cape Coral. Cape Coral has the most ranked songs (23) in common with Tucson and no ranked songs in common with 60 metros. The most seen artist in Cape Coral's Shazam ranking is Metro Boomin and the most popular genre is Hip-Hop/Rap. Data is as of October 16, 2025....
City of Cape Coral’s Trunk-or-Treat promises a hauntingly good time
The city of Cape Coral’s precursor to Halloween takes place next Friday at City Hall in an event sure to deliver a spooktacular time for attendees. The fourth annual Trunk-or-Treat welcomes everyone to this free event set for Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. This year’s family-friendly event...

















