Florida Neighbors Band Together to Make Bus Stops Safer for Kids
Last week, twenty new benches appeared at school bus stops across Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral. Local residents took action to keep students away from dangerous street-side waiting spots. The force behind 'Adopt a Stop', Abigale Boussari, pushed for better bus stop conditions through bench installations and basic...
Cape Coral Moves Forward with Boathouse Teardown as September 6 Deal Deadline Approaches
The burnt shell of the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill sits waiting for demolition while Cape Coral officials continue talks with Kearns Restaurant Group about the Yacht Club spot. Both parties missed the August 13 settlement date. "Administration remains committed to work with the Boathouse to get the restaurant open...
Driver accused of hitting four cars while driving drunk in Lehigh Acres arrested
Neil Simoga faces multiple DUI charges after taking off from a multi-vehicle crash at SR 82 and Gunnery Road intersection that hospitalized three people.
Thunderstorms For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Sunday, August 24, 2025, predicting numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 across the region. Increased moisture will result in...
SW Florida’s summer of love is about loving all the housing choices you now...
We could be experiencing Southwest Florida's summer of love . But whoa. Before you head to your overpriced storage closet to dust off your vinyl of The Who, The Byrds, The Turtles, The Beatles and The Animals recalling those 1967 days of peace, love and freedom , that's clearly not what we're talking about in the...
Clear The Shelters a Huge Success
Lee County Domestic Animal Services says its 2025 Clear The Shelters ecent was an overwhelming success. During the one-day adoption special, 64 cats and dogs found their forever homes with families. “We are thrilled with the response from our community,” Director Pablo Adorno said of the event, which was held...
COLUMN: ‘It’ll be OK’: Losses rock local restaurant families
“This summer has been rough on restaurants,” Chef Brian Blondun said.
FORECAST: Scattered storms expected once again today
Here is the forecast for Monday, August 25th, 2025. Good morning, Southwest Florida! We are waking up with a few coastal showers. Most of the wet weather early is from Venice south through Cape Haze. The front that brought us the wet weekend is sitting a little farther north this morning and that will allow the...
Jet ski rider injured in Charlotte County accident near Stump Pass, FWC says
A personal watercraft rider was injured Friday near Stump Pass in Charlotte County when ejected during a sharp turn, FWC reports.
Cape Coral Fire says lawn care worker rescued from canal drowning
Hero alert! Someone jumped into a canal to save a drowning lawn care worker in Cape Coral, according to the fire department. Tag someone who inspires you.
