Police searching for wanted fugitive in Florida
FLORIDA — Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for violating his probation and fleeing from officers. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported that Walter Lang, 44, was placed on the wanted list as of August 15, 2025. Lang, who was born on September 7, 1980, is described as...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Dine At This Iconic Barbecue Restaurant
There’s something almost magical about finding a restaurant that doesn’t need fancy marketing or trendy decor to draw crowds – just honest-to-goodness food that keeps people coming back for decades. Smoke’n Pit Bar B Que in North Fort Myers is exactly that kind of place. With...
5 Best Barbecue Joints in Cape Coral, Florida to Try
Perched on the Gulf coast, Cape Coral’s barbecue scene might be laid-back—but that doesn’t mean the pitmasters slack off. Here you’ll find a tasty range: Southern smoke shacks, Texas-style brisket, and beachy takes on ribs and pulled pork, all best enjoyed under the Florida sun. Smoke’n...
KIDS ARE OUR FUTURE: Lehigh Acres residents transform local bus stops
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Neighbors in Lehigh Acres are taking community safety into their own hands by transforming dangerous bus stops into safe spaces for children. For the past two years, Abigayle Boussari has been leading an effort to improve bus stop conditions throughout our community after noticing hazardous...
Two suspects enter plea deals in Punta Gorda murder-for-hire case
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Two of the three people accused of plotting to murder two men entered into plea deals and were sentenced this week. Kelly Schiano and Everett Harper were both charged with criminal conspiracy to commit murder. Schiano pled guilty on Thursday, one day after Harper entered...
The Tortuga Model at Valencia Harbor in Fort Myers
The Tortuga Model is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 3-car garage home, available to build at Valencia Harbor in Fort Myers. With 2,076 sq. ft. of living space, it's part of the “Marina” Collection at Valencia Harbor. Let's take a look inside:. Here's a look at how the floorplan comes...
Save Feb. 4 for ‘Ding’ Darling Annual Fundraiser
Next year’s Go Wild for “Ding” – The Legacy, presented by “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS), will take place Wednesday, Feb. 4, at The Community House on Sanibel Island from 5 to 8 p.m. The fundraising event introduces Year 2026’s theme...
Fort myers allocates $80m for water treatment plant expansion to boost capacity
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers is investing $80 million to expand its water treatment plant, a project designed to secure clean drinking water for the next two decades as the facility approaches its capacity limits. "We're somewhere between 80-90% of the capacity of the existing plant. We've looked...
Rise and Shine For Sunrise Sale at The Shops at South Seas
Shopping in paradise comes with perks and the community is invited to reap the sweet rewards during the first-ever Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale at The Shops at South Seas on Saturday, Aug. 30. Kicking off Labor Day weekend, the inaugural passport shopping experience is led by SanCap Chamber and features more...
Fellowship breaks ground for youth center
ROTONDA WEST — Each service at Fellowship Church, as the ushers prepare to collect the offering, Pastor Garry Clark has a reminder for his congregation — one you likely won’t hear at any other church.
