Cape Coral FL

Between Hope and Loss: SWFL Eagle Cam Community Responds to F23’s Disappearance. The news hit hard. F23, the famous Southwest Florida bald eagle, is gone. After days missing, everyone who tuned in to the SWFL Eagle Cam had to face it: she’s presumed dead. The timing made it worse. Just days earlier, she’d welcomed a...

Lee Auto Group, a used car dealer in Fort Myers, has bought the site of a former RV dealership where it plans to move its headquarters. The property is at 16065 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers. It is 7.8-acres and includes a 7,992-square-foot building. Lee Auto, which also has a...

One of my favorite things about writing about the Southwest Florida social scene is attending fundraisers. It might sound a little overly sentimental, but having lived here since childhood, it truly moves me when I see folks giving back to our community. Plus, having covered local fundraisers for the past 25 years, I...

Maintaining a comfortable home in Southwest Florida is a year-round commitment. The intense heat and high humidity in Alva can push any air conditioning system to its limit. Because our local climate is so demanding, professional HVAC services are essential for every homeowner. A professional provider offers more...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The No. 50 Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team will travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to compete in the inaugural Michael A. Marino Classic on March 15-17 at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Representing the Eagles will be Nolan Harper, Sebastian Gamboa, Brett Moore, Christian Figueredo and...

Ambitrans, a medical transportation provider serving Southwest Florida and the surrounding Gulf Coast counties, has announced a $3-per-hour wage increase for licensed paramedics, now in effect. The increase reflects the company’s ongoing approach to workforce investment and its focus on maintaining a strong, stable...

Gerald the dolphin is a made-up dolphin from a fabricated story that started going viral on social media in mid-March 2026. More details ahead.

They’re as frustrating as unresolved Netflix true-crime dramas.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide traffic saturation operation on March 13, 2026, specifically targeting distracted driving. The operation, which took place from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., resulted in 91 total traffic stops and 90 citations, according to a press release from...

The Village of Estero announced EsteroFest 2026, hosted by the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, will take place on March 21 from 1 PM to 8 PM at Estero Community Park. The event will feature music, food, family activities, and local businesses.