Is Ford’s Garage Going Healthy? A Look at the New Simply Grilled and Supercharged...
Looking for a lighter bite? Check out the new Ford’s Garage Fuel-Efficient Fare menu featuring protein-packed Supercharged Bowls and grilled entrées. Ford’s Garage is not your average burger joint; it is an immersive dining experience that transports guests back to a 1920s service station. Founded in 2012 in Fort...
Charlotte County Jury Recommends Death in Retrial of Man Convicted of Killing Correctional Officer
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A Charlotte County jury has recommended the death penalty for Dwight T. Eaglin for the murders of Correctional Officer Darla Lathrem and inmate Charlie Fuston, returning its verdict just before 7 p.m. after more than two weeks of testimony in a penalty phase retrial. The jury The post...
Rebuilding Fort Myers Beach’s line of defense
At dawn on Estero Island, the Gulf’s surface appears tranquil. Waves gently kiss the shore, pelicans glide effortlessly, and the beach breathes in rhythm with the tide. But seasoned residents and planners know that beneath this peaceful facade lies a relentless, dynamic force. Beaches are not static. They shift,...
Punta Gorda Farmers Market’s Future Uncertain as City Debates Permit Renewal
The Punta Gorda Farmers Market might shut down after April 30. That's what founder Jerry Presseller says could happen if the city doesn't extend its permit. Vendors gathered at the downtown market on Jan. 17 and voiced worries about what comes next, with many having caught wind that the weekly event could end.
Edison and Ford: Florida’s Original Snowbirds
Everyone knows Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s inventions, but not as many people realize they were also some of Florida’s first “snowbirds.” Long before spring breakers took over, these two spent their winters soaking up the sun in the Sunshine State, while most folks up north were shoveling snow.
Judge grants second deadline extension in Mark Sievers death appeal
Just as the deadline passed, a circuit judge granted a second extension for lawyers to file closing arguments in the death penalty appeal of a Bonita Springs man who orchestrated his wife's murder. A Lee County jury in December 2019 convicted Mark Sievers of being a principal to commit first-degree murder with a...
Gunter: Meetings with Lee County reps bearing fruit
The city of Cape Coral’s outreach to county officials is making headway. Mayor John Gunter said Wednesday that he and City Manager Michael Ilcyczyn have been meeting with County Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner. The group met about six weeks ago, identifying 12-13 items of concern....
Lots of new Florida developments lined up, but what will they drink?
Have you heard of Dry January? It’s a pledge not to drink alcohol for at least a month, a sign of your resolve to change your ways. But what if we made it about water — and changed it into Dry 2026? I ask this because of several relentlessly upbeat stories I’ve seen lately about […]
New waterfront restaurant overlooking Estero Bay makes chic debut
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...
Florida Teen Accused Of Shooting Gun In Waffle House Parking Lot Later Found Stabbed
A juvenile accused of firing a gun outside a Florida Waffle House late Saturday night was later found stabbed, prompting a separate investigation, authorities said. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of the Waffle House at 810 Kings Highway in...
