Dog Cleared in Cape Coral Lawn Damage—Armadillo the Real Culprit
So, I never thought I’d say this, but… I’ve got an armadillo problem. Yep, not raccoons, not possums. A full-on, armor-plated, dig-happy, cartoon-looking armadillo. Let me back up. I just bought a house in Cape Coral, out in the Gator Circle area. I love it—peaceful, quiet, tons of nature. But as a first-time...
New high school coming to east Lee County gets mixed community reactions
A new high school at Joel Boulevard and Tuckahoe Road will help ease overcrowding in Lehigh Acres schools by 2027, though some residents question its location away from where families live.
Pine Island residents oppose cell tower plan that could impact property values
Residents in Bokeelia are pushing back against a proposal to build a 150-foot cell tower on agricultural land, citing concerns about property values and preserving Pine Island's rural character.
Search for missing 18-year-old
The search continues for a missing 18-year-old who was last seen in Manatee County, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Kylie Jones reports.
Lee County greenlights $19M for Southward Village phase 2 in Fort Myers
Fort Myers approves $18 Million for Southward Village Phase 2, creating 151 new units, with 102 units remaining affordable, as part of a redevelopment project set to be completed by 2027.
Cape Coral Police Department’s midyear report shows crime numbers decline
According to recently released statistics from the Cape Coral Police Department, crime is down significantly over the first six months of 2025 compared to last year. The CCPD report details “a remarkable 28% overall reduction in crime” year-over-year for the first half of 2025. “This achievement reflects more...
400 Fort Myers Families To Receive Support from The Popeyes Foundation’s SERVING WITH LOVE...
Living in Fort Myers we're very lucky to have some amazing resources for those that need a little extra help and 400 Fort Myers families will receive support from the Popeyes Foundation's SERVING WITH LOVE tour. It’s so incredible to see something this meaningful come to our community. The SERVING...
Lee County Commission passes controversial Boca Grande parking ordinance
According to the county, the ordinance will take effect beginning of next week, but won’t be “fully enforced” until the details are rolled out, like signage and permits.
Three glasses of beer on camera: Report details Cape Coral man’s manslaughter arrest
Broken beer bottles and a confession that he was "looking for the right roadway" to get home led authorities to arrest a Cape Coral man on DUI manslaughter charges. Larry Farmer, 86, faces one count of DUI manslaughter, one count of vehicular homicide, one count of driving while his license was revoked causing death...
Lee Commissioners approve measures to expand, improve the Cape Coral Bridge
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to approve two measures advancing the project to expand and improve the Cape Coral Bridge. Commissioners approved a resolution to formally adopt the planned bridge and roadway improvements, as well as a resolution to acquire additional right of way for the project.