Cape Coral FL

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Crews battled a brush fire started by a lawnmower on fire on Carolyn Lane in Lehigh Acres Saturday. According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, the incident log showed about three acres of light fuel were on fire, and it spread across a canal but no structures were affected.

City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking on its beaches and in certain areas. This ban does not include unfiltered cigars, as Florida Statutes do not allow such a ban. The matter still has to come back to the City Council on April 3 at 9 a.m. for a second reading and public hearing. Vaping is also banned.

Zombies shuffle through downtown Fort Myers. A group of kids fight to save Cape Coral’s burrowing owls. Dakota Fanning kisses a boy on a Captiva Island beach. And the cameras are rolling to capture it all. Film crews have visited Southwest Florida many times over the years, and so have some of Hollywood's biggest...

Anglers are being sought to participate in the 29th annual LCEC Fishing Tournament — a virtual tournament — to benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties this April with festivities to take place at D&D Matlacha Bait and Tackle. The event will take place Saturday,...

If you want practical advice on boosting both your physical and mental health, and maybe make a difference while you’re at it, check out the third annual SWFL Whole Health Fair this Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Cape Coral. It runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Shark Bite Fitness and Nutrition, and it’s totally free to drop...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Wendy’s is offering a six-figure salary to one lucky fast-food fan willing to taste and talk about its menu. The burger chain announced it is searching nationwide for a "Chief Tasting Officer," a remote role that pays $100,000 a year. The person selected will sample Wendy’s menu items, provide...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has issued blanket trespass orders for areas around Cook Brown Road and a location referred to as the “Power Lines,” the agency announced. The sheriff’s office cited recent disturbances in the area as the reason for the orders,...

Key takeaway: Several national retailers announced store closings to start the year, raising questions about the state of the industry. Core challenge: The industry is driven by consumers who may be feeling skittish about spending money because of economic uncertainty. What’s next: An uptick, likely slight, of...

A month after he changed his plea, a former Lee Health employee learned his fate after officials found he stole heart monitors and sold them online. Ricardo Rodrigues, 57, of Lehigh Acres, on Feb. 19 pleaded no contest to second-degree grand theft. As part of the plea deal, Assistant State Attorney the same day...

The City of Cape Coral reports significant recovery in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer thanks to the Utilities Extension Project (UEP) and the transition of existing wells to centralized water service. The aquifer’s water level has risen above the Maximum Developable Limit (MDL) of -83.01 feet, marking a major milestone for...