Traffic stop leads to meth trafficking charge
ENGLEWOOD — A traffic stop for an illegal lane change at an intersection led to drug arrest that includes trafficking in methamphetamines, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reports show.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Rock at Arts Bonita; Nature’s Palette in Naples; ‘America’ on Marco. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter is known for his melodic, introspective soft rock and folk-pop songs. Fan favorites include “Come Back,” “Love Vibration,” “1972” and “Winter in the Hamptons.” At 7:30 p.m., F
Construction begins to improve safety on Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Drivers on Burnt Store Road near the Charlotte County line will encounter construction trucks, barricades, and signs for the next several months as Lee County works to improve safety on the road. Peggy Flair, a Cape Coral resident, said driving on Burnt Store Road can...
Bobcat kitten rescued from Charlotte County brush fire
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighters in Charlotte County found a tiny reminder that wildfires cause harm to more than just trees. While battling a brush fire May 24, Bayshore Fire Rescue firefighters discovered an unexpected victim — a young bobcat kitten alone in the burn area. The kitten was...
Find a pristine paradise in Deep Creek
Owned by a single family since its construction in 2021, every inch of this three-bedroom-plus-den, two-bath home reflects a standard of care that is increasingly rare today. Nestled within the deed-restricted Deep Creek golf community at 25381 Rupert Road in Punta Gorda, the home benefits from a neighborhood with beau
City of Palms Park’s demolition in Fort Myers begins
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Demolition has started at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, kicking off a six-month project to clear the site of the former Red Sox training facility, which has been vacant for years. Wilbur C. Smith, former Fort Myers mayor, shared his thoughts on the...
Trial rescheduled for Punta Gorda man charged in synagogue fire
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The federal trial for a Punta Gorda man charged in connection with a fire at the Chabad of Charlotte County synagogue has been rescheduled. A federal court notice entered May 12 shows Blake Richard Hoover’s jury trial, previously set for June 1, is now set for the Aug. 3, 2026, trial term in
June is Take Your Pet To Work Month
Lee County Domestic Animal Services plans to celebrate National Take Your Pet to Work Day for the entire month of June, with reduced adoption fees of $20 on all adult dogs and cats. Take Your Cat to work day is officially June 22; Take Your Dog to Work Day is...
Kellie Burns says goodbye to Gulf Coast News after 33 years of telling Southwest...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kellie Burns, a longtime journalist with Gulf Coast News, is retiring this week to focus on her family after 33 years of reporting in Southwest Florida. Kellie’s first experience on television came in the 1970s, when she appeared on "Action News for Kids" at just 9 years old. Her love for journalism
Chicken Wing Enthusiasts Agree, These Are 14 Of The Best Wing Spots In America
From Buffalo to lemon pepper, Americans love wings. We combed through online reviews to find the best chicken wing spots in America, according to customers.
