Real Estate Law | Fee may be due if contract falls through
We contracted to sell our house in Cape Coral, as we believed my husband received a fantastic job opportunity in Ohio. We learned this week that the company he was supposed to work for has ceased all hiring, and that his offer has been revoked. Now, we are keeping our jobs here and not selling our home. Thankfully,...
Why This Florida Seafood Shack’s Fish And Chips Are Famous From Coast To Coast
When people talk about American culinary treasures, the conversation often circles back to one unassuming spot: the Shrimp Shack in Fort Myers. How did a simple serving of fish and chips achieve coast-to-coast renown, inspiring dedicated road trips and glowing reviews in every major city? The answer lies in...
Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell dies after thyroid cancer battle
Lee County government officials have confirmed that District 5 County Commissioner Mike Greenwell has died.
Speed On The Water Week In New—October 3-10
A solid weekend of offshore racing action is on tap in Southwest Florida. PBN Exclusive—Nor-Tech Reaffirms Commitment To Fort Myers Offshore And More. Nor-Tech is coming back strong with support for Fort Myers Offshore and more. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix. With a couple of...
FORECAST: First fall front moves through in the morning
Clouds and rain kept temperatures in the mid-80s this afternoon. This weekend will also be cooler but with lots of sunshine, courtesy of a cold front coming through Saturday morning. Behind that front, drier air will be moving in with dewpoints in the lower 60s by Sunday. This means lower...
School district boosts career & job training
The School District of Lee County continues to expand opportunities for students who want to prepare for the job market. Ed Mathews, associate superintendent for Adult, Career, Technical, and Alternative Education, said at Tuesday’s school board meeting that the district has upscaled career education because there...
Cape Coral’s Gator Mike’s Swaps Out Haunted Walk for New Kids’ Fall Festival
At Gator Mike's Family Fun Park in Cape Coral, a new autumn event started on Oct. 4, 2025. The park switched from its spooky 30-year Halloween walk to the Bones & Bales Fall Festival, which puts kids and families first. "This is much better," said Chris Scuderi, owner of Gator...
Manasota Key residents still working to rebuild, restart one year after Hurricane Milton
MANASOTA, Fla. - A trip down Manasota Key in Charlotte County brings you back to an old Florida feel. One year ago, residents were cleaning up from floodwaters from Hurricane Helene when Hurricane Milton brought even more damage. Feet of sand was spread across the island and into people's homes.
Veterinarians aid Animal Farm’s sloths with birth control
While two-toed sloths like Sylvia and Sid spend most of their time enjoying the leisurely lifestyle, there are a couple of exceptions: during mating and on days like these, when a procedure to halt conception is in order. On Thursday, veterinarians Dr. Doug Mader, Dr. Geraldine Diethelm and Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald...
A year after Hurricane Milton, recovery shines across coastal Charlotte County
One year after Hurricane Milton, Charlotte County’s recovery is undeniable. Neighbors rebuilt, shops reopened, and the spirit never faded.
