Cape Coral convicted felon accused of stealing handgun from home he was renovating
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A convicted felon was arrested in Cape Coral after police say he stole a gun from a residence he was hired to renovate. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to a home in the northwest part of the city on Jan. 15. Officers say that a burglary and a theft of a firearm...
Lee County, FL, Courtside Steakhouse cited for 10 violations during food and health inspection
Courtside Steakhouse in Fort Myers failed a routine food inspection on February 5, 2026, requiring a follow-up inspection after inspectors documented 10 violations across safety categories. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation found one high-priority, five intermediate, and four basic...
CCSO: Two sentenced in drug-related cases; once case involved fatal overdose
PUNTA GORDA — Two people were convicted this month on separate drug-related cases — one involving a death caused by a fentanyl overdose, law enforcement officials reported.
Mariner boys advance to soccer regional final
Tuesday, 2-17 Mariner at Jesuit, 7 p.m. Cape Coral 10, Lehigh 2: Colin Thess had two doubles and two RBI, and Jonnathan Rabeiro and Julious Sinboualay drove in two runs each for the Seahawks (2-0). Kellen Engelhart doubled in a run, and Will Cramer added an RBI. Anthony Oquendo was the winning pitcher.
SW Florida Wine & Food Fest coming up last weekend in February
The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest will kick off Feb. 27, with events planned at various venues across the region. The festival will culminate with a Grand Tasting event Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, featuring cuisine from celebrated chefs, exceptional wines, a...
EDITORIAL: Punta Gorda water dilemma not easily solved
A seemingly endless back-and-forth water dispute that involves Punta Gorda’s ability to supply water to some businesses just won’t go away.
Cats and dogs in PJs: Event helps pets at Cape Coral Animal Shelter
It can be rough when you're a dog or cat without a home. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter has a fun way of bringing people and pets together for a night of play and snuggles through its annual fundraiser, PJs and Paws — A Night at the Shelter. Meow in its sixth year, participants dress in pajamas, often bringing...
A Day in the Life: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Facilities Team
A loud whirring sound emanates from Maintenance Shop 1 as Gio D’Achiardi arrives for work. He checks in with his team, some of whom are sanding a large plank of wood, and sets the day's agenda before heading to his office. On a typical day, D'Achiardi is called upon to address issues arising with any vehicles,...
Blue Compass Opens Florida Flagship Store
Blue Compass RV said the grand opening celebration for its new flagship dealership in Fort Myers, Florida, was held on Feb. 5. The opening marks a major milestone for the company and a significant investment in the southwest Florida RV market, Blue Compass RV said in a release. The RV...
‘If they find him, it’s a miracle,’ family of rescued man says
A scent-driven Lee County sheriff's K9 wagged his tail while relatives of a man who the dog led authorities to rescue praised law enforcement. Remington ― a Bloodhound who turned 3 just days after his heroic action ― changed his body behavior when on Jan. 29 he approached the vicinity of missing 78-year-old Joceli...

















