Cape Coral City Council approves 131-acre Cape Coral Grove mixed-use development project
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — City Council formally approved a development agreement Wednesday for the Cape Coral Grove project — a 131-acre town center development located off Pine Island Road between Chiquita Boulevard and Burnt Store Road. FOX 4's Bella Line gives us a look at the future Cape...
The Mystery of Mysterious Shipment Emails in Your Inbox
Receiving unexpected order confirmations may indicate that your email address is being exploited in fraudulent operations targeting various retailers. In recent months, an increasing number of individuals have reported receiving shipment confirmation emails for purchases they did not make. These emails typically...
Pet parents get creative to beat the heat
Dog days of summer? One in three dog owners feel like bad pet parents during the warmer months, new data reveals. The survey of 2,000 dog owners found that 39% feel their dog suffers in the summer due to reduced walks and worries about overheating. That’s led to dog parents getting creative in a bid […]
Punta Gorda grapples with DOGE agreement
PUNTA GORDA — Concerned a DOGE inspection could force the city’s police and 911 dispatch to consolidate with Charlotte County, a Punta Gorda City Council member spoke up to retain home-rule power before signing any agreement.
Lee County, FL, Buffet City cited for 14 violations during routine health inspection
Buffet City at 5020 S Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, was cited for 14 violations during a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on August 12, 2025, resulting in a warning and follow-up inspection requirement.
SW Florida’s only sea turtle facility coming back bigger than ever after Hurricane Ian
A royal tern was hit by a car in 1968 along the then-new Sanibel Causeway. That single accident led to the rescue of tens of thousands of Southwest Florida's most beloved creatures and the establishment of the region's only sea turtle treatment facility. Islander Shirley Walter found that royal tern, took it home and...
Extensions to Sanibel’s Shared Use Path Being Considered
The Sanibel Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee reviewed the 2024 update to the Shared Use Path Master Plan and prepared a priority list of path extensions based on the recommendations in the report. The city council members discussed the committee’s priority list of path extensions on Tuesday, August 19. They...
Beloved Bailey’s Makes Comeback on Sanibel Island, Keeping Family Tradition Alive After Hurricane Ian
The doors reopened at A Bit of Bailey's on Aug. 16, 2025. This small market brings back a 126-year-old island tradition that Hurricane Ian tried to wash away. Richard Johnson and his daughters, Bailie and Calli, welcomed customers back. They watched as customers stepped across the original wood floors — saved pieces...
Fort Myers Is Getting Florida’s Largest Indoor Go-Kart Track
If you love the thrill of the racetrack, Fort Myers is getting Florida's largest indoor go-kart track. When I was a kid, go-karts were always a highlight of our family trips. No matter where we went, we’d somehow find a local track and race each other like it was the Indy 500. One of my favorite trips was to...
Freyguy Entertainment Wraps Up Pilot Episode of ‘Jimmy on the Rocks’ in Southwest Florida
The first episode of Jimmy on the Rocks wrapped up shooting at locations across Southwest Florida. Cape Coral's Dixie Roadhouse served as the main set. The crew finished in April 2025, with post-production now in full swing. A run-down bar in Florida sits at the center of this tale. When...
