2 Naples restaurants earn MICHELIN Guide Florida honors
Naples has officially joined the Michelin Guide, cementing its status on the culinary map. When the MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026 Restaurant Guide was announced May 28, restaurants in Fort Myers , Bonita Springs and Naples were honored. When MICHELIN Guide Florida debuted in 2022, Greater Miami, Orlando and Tampa were th
Florida Chef Dies at 55 in National Park Motorcycle Crash
Mariano Luis Maldonado, 55, was a Fort Myers restauranteur who died in a motorcycle crash on a stretch of Tennessee highway known as "Tail of the Dragon"
Death toll in Mother’s Day I-75 crash reaches 4 including baby, 73-year-old, FHP says
Two more people including a baby girl and a 73-year-old man have died following a crash on Interstate 75 in Broward earlier this month, bringing the death toll in the Mother's Day tragedy to four, authorities said. Florida Highway Patrol officials confirmed on Thursday that the 9-month-old girl and 73-year-old...
Kings Highway traffic pattern to change June 2 near DeSoto Co. line
PORT CHARLOTTE — Kings Highway, from Sandhill Boulevard to the DeSoto County line, is set to change its traffic pattern Tuesday for a road rebuilding project.
Cape Coral restaurant named one of best in Florida for its burger
Southwest Florida has some seriously good burgers. Our favorites , for example, include the egg-topped Cure at Blossom & Brie, the no-frills chargrilled cheeseburgers at Matt's Red Hots, the burgers of the week at Street Eatz and pretty much any of the creatively crafted gourmet ones at Florida Boy Burger. Then there’s
Luxury lakefront living in WildBlue
Welcome to WildBlue, one of Southwest Florida’s most desirable luxury lakefront communities. This beautifully upgraded Iris model showcases exceptional quality, thoughtful enhancements, and a premier location that is walkable to the Amenity Center and conveniently positioned near the North Gate for easy access in and o
With all the right vibes, Harold Balink creates a magical Vybe!
I’ve said this repeatedly — I’m not a foodie — but Harold Balink’s fabulous new whiskey & wine restaurant, Vybe, may be nudging me closer to being more of a discerning food aficionado, as my affection for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is fading now that I’ve experienced Vybe.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections announces official qualifying dates for candidates
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka announced the official qualifying dates for local candidates seeking office on Tuesday. Persons-Mulicka announced that the qualifying period for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates will begin at noon on June
Lee County deputies say traffic stop leads to cocaine arrest caught on body cam
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A traffic stop in Lee County ended with a woman in handcuffs after deputies said she tried to hide drugs, and the incident was caught on body camera video. Lee County deputies said they saw a car swerving in and out of lanes Tuesday, prompting...
Florida Man Sentenced for Abusing Girlfriend’s Cats
In Defense of Animals is pleased with the sentencing of Travis Keith Fehr, who was charged with two felony counts of animal cruelty for brutally beating his girlfriend’s two cats. On May 26, Fehr was sentenced by Judge Nicholas R. Thompson to 180 days in prison for each count...

















