Cape Coral FL

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested in Fort Myers on Thursday after being accused of DUI, rear-ending a car and trying to run away from the scene of the crash. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene of a crash at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Summerlin Road at...

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Authorities responded to a gas leak near businesses on Hancock Bridge Parkway near Orange Grove Boulevard in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District, the gas leak is secured. All businesses in the area were evacuated, but there are no...

We’ve got good news and bad news on the lobster roll scene. One fast casual restaurant focusing on the New England staple has opened a third location, while another (with a side of roast beef) has closed ... Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls This New England-style lobster-loving fast-casual chain just opened a location at...

Cape Coral welcomed more than 35 new eateries in 2025. The city's food options kept expanding. Walk-On's arrived. So did Bacio's Pizzeria, Yonutz, Cape Brazilian Grill, Pei Wei, Sunset Chicken, and Tropical Smoothie. Wow Steakhouse opened its doors, and Huey Magoos started serving chicken. Two Papa Johns locations...

The iconic Shell Factory property in North Fort Myers has officially changed hands for almost $4M after closing in 2024.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — John Legend is set to perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers on March 20, with tickets going on sale Friday at 10 a.m. The concert, titled "An Evening of Songs & Stories," will be held at the venue located at Florida Southwestern State College. Tickets can be purchased...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department will conduct an impaired driving operation on January 23, 2026, continuing into January 24. This initiative, funded by a grant, aims to enhance impaired driving enforcement across the city. The operation is supported by FDOT sub-grant funding, as Cape Coral...

Kings Highway is currently closed in both directions after a late-morning multi-vehicle crash left drivers at a standstill. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports that eastbound lanes are shut down at Sandhill Boulevard, while westbound traffic is backed up near the DeSoto County line at Kingsway Circle. For...

It's not every day that a new waterfront restaurant opens in Southwest Florida. And it's even more rare when it's helmed by a globally renowned chef. You'll get both with Acqua Bistecca, which opened Wednesday, Jan. 21, overlooking Estero Bay at Saltleaf Marina in Bonita Springs. The chic waterfront restaurant is...

The Fort Myers property that was the home of the Shell Factory & Nature Park for 85 years has sold to a Boca Raton developer. The sale price for the 19-acre property on U.S. Highway was $3.92 million. Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida, which brokered and announced...