Cape Coral FL

A trip to the grocery store turned into a life-changing event for 67-year-old Jan Jones. The Fort Myers resident claimed a $1 million prize this week after playing the Florida Lottery’s $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game. Jones officially validated the winning ticket at the Lottery’s Fort Myers...

Tom Brady is one of 3 residents who’ve applied for the open Town Council seat after the resignation of Jim Atterholt, along with John McLean and Jim Boan. Brady will be our guest this Saturday at margaritaville at 10AM. McLean will be our guest on Saturday, February 14th at...

Three years ago, a circuit court judge in Lee County, Florida, sharply rebuked a restoration contractor accused of hiding the true cost of condominium roof repairs in an assignment-of-benefits dispute with Tower Hill Insurance. The ruling, issued in May 2023, framed the contractor’s billing practices as misleading...

The quiet streets of Cape Coral were shaken by tragedy when a reckless street race ended in the death of an elderly driver. What began as a dangerous thrill-seeking act by two young motorists quickly escalated into a fatal collision that would haunt the community for months. Nearly a year later, the incident has...

I have figured out how to rid yourself of pesky callers who use AI to try to sell you everything from insurance you don’t need to a new roof.

When the Florida winter finally decides to show up, the rare, breezy nights when jackets are placed upon tank tops, and students start craving something different. Not something quick like fast food or microwave dinners. Something warm, filling and nostalgic. That’s where I found myself at “Two Meatballs in the...

Craving gumbo, crispy fried catfish, or a po’ boy that tastes like a trip to the French Quarter?. The good news is you do not need Louisiana, because Florida is packed with Cajun spots that serve bold, bayou-style flavor with real Southern soul. Across Florida, restaurants are dishing out...

Councilmember Joanne Ribble has served on the Village Council since 2021. On March 19, 2025, Ribble was sworn in to serve a two-year term as the Mayor of Estero in conjunction with her four-year term as District 1 Councilmember. She recently sat down with Estero Life Magazine to share some of her views and insights.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Are your piercings a problem? Earlobes aching?. There is a fast surgery that can close piercing holes in your body and have you walking out 10 minutes later. Dr. Michael Kim performs the operation locally in Fort Myers. He says many patients didn't realize that...

The Cape Coral City Council gave staff directions to keep the millage rate the same and apply the reserve as a starting point for discussions for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The balance left from last year is $29 million. “I would much rather have a $29 million surplus, than...