Lee County, FL – Drug Bust: 2+ Kilos of Cocaine, Cash, Gun Seized in...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lee County, FL – A routine traffic stop Thursday led to a major narcotics arrest in Lee County, where detectives say they seized more than two kilograms of cocaine, a firearm, and over $130,000 in cash as...
Publix Buys Five C. Florida Retail Centers
Publix Super Markets purchased five central Florida shopping centers it anchors for $130.4 million. It bought a sixth in Newnan, Georgia, as part of the portfolio. The locations include Orlando, Lake Mary, Windermere, Fort Myers and St. Cloud. Maury L. Carter & Associates built the shopping centers. The transaction,...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: The Band at Arts Bonita; Louis Armstrong tributes on Marco. The Southwest Florida Archaeological Society (SWFAS) recently announced a book signing and presentation on “Key West in the Civil War” by author Robert Macomber. The lecture will describe Key West locations that you can visit...
Naples, Florida on U.S. home affordability list? Surprising home stats
Here's the only way that Naples will ever show up at the top of a national list for housing affordability: When a study by the largest independent real estate brokerage on the planet finds that you lead America in the biggest decline in housing prices. And here's what to know including the newest foreclosure data...
FORECAST: Cold Weather Advisories in effect, wind chills starting in the 30s
Here is your forecast for Monday, January 19th, 2026. It was another chilly start across SWFL. Fort Myers started at 39° (again.) PGD was a few degrees warmer than this past Friday, starting at 36°. Naples started off the morning in the lower 40s. Tomorrow morning will be...
Big Library Book Sale is Back
The Friends of the Library’s annual giant book sale is back Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st from 9AM to 2PM in the library garage. Bring your own bag or the library will provide one for you. Fill up a bag for only $10. The Friends of the...
Fort Myers Beach cottages being rebuilt, will start at $2.6M
Key takeaway: The owners of The Cottages of Paradise Point are rebuilding after the property was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Core challenge: In the aftermath of the storm, the decision was made not to rebuild. What’s next: The homes being built will be sold, giving new buyers the...
Lee County, FL – First-Degree Arson Arrest: Woman Charged After Lehigh Acres Home Set...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lehigh Acres, FL – A weekend house fire in Lehigh Acres has led to an arson arrest after investigators say a suspect intentionally set a home ablaze, killing a family’s dog. According to the Lee County...
Cape Coral truck driver says city ordinance is pushing his business out
A Cape Coral trucking company owner says a city ordinance banning commercial trucks from driveways is making business operations difficult.
Lee County deputies work scene along Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office worked an active scene along Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres Monday afternoon. LCSO said they will provide more details when information becomes available. Gulf Coast News has a crew heading to the scene, and we are working to confirm more...
