Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s 4th annual virtual auction kicks off
Get ready to click, bid, and win—all for a great cause! The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce the return of its 4th Annual Virtual Auction, launching Monday, Aug. 18th and wrapping up with a bang at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22nd. Whether you’re in your pajamas at home or on the go, you can join the...
There still be treasure in them thar waters, matey
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. I have lived in Southwest Florida for more than 40 years. When I first moved to the Charlotte Harbor area, I taught sailing. This lifestyle gave me a great avenue to explore our beautiful coastline. I did a...
FHP searching for semi truck that fled after entering highway in front of Jeep
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a semi truck that fled the scene after entering the highway in front of a Jeep on Tuesday morning. The accident happened on August 19th at around 1:30 a.m. on Interstate 75 near Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers, Florida. According to WFLA, the semi truck was on […] The...
Fort Myers hit-and-run driver sentenced to 4 years in prison for fatal crash
A Fort Myers man was sentenced to four years in prison followed by 10 years of probation for a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in January 2024.
Florida troopers say semi-truck hit woman crossing Jones Loop Road
Deputies said Jones Loop Road at Mac Drive will be closed Thursday morning, after a fatal crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
Fort Myers invests $87K in traffic upgrades for future development
Fort Myers is investing $87,616 in traffic signal improvements at SR 82 and Forum Boulevard to prepare for future development, with design work focusing on adding a fourth traffic signal.
Thirteen Puppies Left to Suffer in 104-Degree Garage While Owner Walked Free
On a scorching summer afternoon in Lee County, Florida, neighbors grew increasingly alarmed by the sound of whining and crying coming from a nearby garage. The noise persisted throughout the day, and given the punishing heat, they feared something was terribly wrong. Their instincts proved correct. When Lee County...
Florida’s largest indoor go-kart track announces its grand opening in Fort Myers
Florida's largest indoor go-kart facility opens soon in Fort Myers, featuring three-level tracks, bowling, arcade games, and elevated dining in a $20M complex.
Cape Coral Man Charged with DUI After Close Call with Officers
(Cape Coral, FL) — On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at around 2:15 AM, Cape Coral Police officers were conducting a traffic stop near 4400 Chiquita Blvd when they observed a blue Chevy Silverado traveling southbound at a very high rate of speed. The truck passed within 5 feet of the officers, violating Florida’s “Move...
Crash report details moment driver struck two workers on San Carlos Boulevard
Fox 4 obtained the crash report detailing how a driver veered off the road and hit two workers on San Carlos Boulevard. We learned the workers hit were brothers and suffered head injuries.
