North Fort Myers man sentenced to 4 decades for killing neighbor
A North Fort Myers man has been sentenced to nearly half a century in prison for the murder of a 50-year-old neighbor after an altercation that included a dog. Andrew Perkins, 24, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder with a firearm and attempted second-degree murder with discharge of a...
Florida man faces serious charges after authorities discover severed cat heads on homeowner’s mailbox
In a disturbing case that has shocked a Florida community, authorities have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man following the discovery of two severed cat heads left on a resident’s mailbox. The incident, which occurred in Bonita Springs last week, has led to multiple serious charges against the suspect....
WATERLINE: America’s Boating Course offered throughout region
America’s Boating Course take place throughout the region
Sky’s the limit for new aviation training center
PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County's quest to become a leading provider of skilled aviation mechanics took off in a big way this week, as the Charlotte Technical College's new Aviation Training Facility opened for business at the Punta Gorda Airport.
Eagles Sit Third After Strong Second Round Surge in Arizona
LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. - The Florida Gulf Coast University women's golf team completed the opening two rounds of the Bell Bank "Pay it Forward" Collegiate on Monday, sitting in third place at 12-under par. The event is being held at Wigwam Golf Club – Blue Course and features a competitive field from across the...
‘Catch the Vision’ packs the house
Annual event highlights trends, tips & forecasting. The latest and greatest in future and ongoing Cape Coral projects were all laid out Monday night as part of an annual program. The 14th annual “Catch the Vision” took place at First Cape Church, where project experts and public safety and health...
Lee County Cuts Ribbon on Matlacha Restoration
Lee County Celebrates Matlacha’s 100-year anniversary of the restoration of two Lee County Matlacha park facilities and the reconstruction of FDOT’s Little Pine Island Bridge. Off. icial ribbon cutting was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to celebrate the Matlacha Centennial, Lee County Parks &...
📢 Learn to Spot Scams: Free Sanibel Police Presentation March 25
The Sanibel Police Department is hosting a free Fraud & Scams Presentation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Officers will share practical tips to help you recognize and avoid common scams and identity theft threats.
Proposed charter changes considered at public hearings Wednesday
Public hearings for three proposed changes to the city’s charter will be held Wednesday, a required stop to decide whether they are placed on the ballot so voters can decide whether the alterations should become part of the city’s foundational governing document. The first ordinance, 9-26, is mostly...
District Declares Modified Phase III Water Shortage
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted today to declare a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the region, which requires all residents, including those on private wells, to follow one-day-per-week watering restrictions with stricter...
