Seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County
A new seafood and steak restaurant with two locations in Southwest Florida has opened in Manatee County. Oar & Iron, an upscale casual brand that has restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples, is now serving patrons in Parrish. The new restaurant is within the Creekside Commons plaza, at 8710 U.S....
Lee County, FL, restaurants found with the most violations in October 2025 health inspections
Several local restaurants and popular chains in Lee County failed to meet state health standards during October 2025 inspections. State records showed that 79 out of 455 establishments did not pass their initial inspection, according to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
Carmen Court Date Set For Late December
Three days before Christmas, Bay Mar Drive resident Carmen Naccarato is scheduled to appear in court to face 3rd degree felony charges. Naccarato is accused of battery on a man over the age of 65. The incident took place on Carolina street next to Naccarato’s Kep Estero strip mall where...
Cape Coral Woman With Six Warrants Arrested After Theft at Local Target
On November 5, 2025, Cape Coral Police responded to a reported theft at a Target store on NE Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, Florida. The suspect, identified as Melissa Ann Chase, was described by witnesses and surveillance footage. She allegedly used a barcode at self-checkout to pay $2.97 for items valued at...
Lee County Offering Free Microchipping
During the month of December Lee County Domestic Services is offering free microchipping to help ensure pets are safe and easily identifiable. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, pet owners can receive this no-cost service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointments are necessary. In addition, Animal...
Airport eats: There’s a new food option at RSW to sink your teeth into
With food, glorious food, on everyone's mind this Thanksgiving week, it seems like good time for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to announce a new dining option at the expanding Fort Myers airport. RSW announced on its Facebook page Tuesday (Nov. 25) that Shula Burger has opened in Concourse B, near...
Report: Man charged with hitting Fort Myers officers tried to take their gun
New court documents say Michaei Archibald tried to grab an officer's gun as he escaped. The report also says Archibald drove away with one handcuff on his wrist.
Estero man killed in crash on Tamiami Trail, troopers say
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 32-year-old Estero driver crashed into the back of a dump truck. The driver of the car died at the hospital.
Coyote trapped on ledge of luxury hotel in downtown Fort Myers
One wily coyote is keeping tabs on downtown Fort Myers as the wild dog found its way to a ledge of the parking garage adjacent to the Luminary Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Fort Myers Police, Fort Myers Fire Department and the Florida Wildlife Conservation were on the scene as well as passersby as they plotted a rescue....
Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida
Restaurateur Paul Fleming, founder of both an eponymous well-known steakhouse and a billion-dollar upscale Asian brand, is ordering more Florida for 2026 — and beyond. The Sunshine State, says Fleming, founder of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and sister brand Pei Wei Asian Diner,...
