Cape Coral FL

Florida Highway Patrol said 66-year-old Eugene Mandarino was found at his home after leaving the crash. The three people hit were all sent to the hospital, including an adult, teenager and child.

A Fort Myers man was arrested after he allegedly made online death threats to Immigration and Customs enforcement officers, according to DHS.

Florida has always had a reputation for wild headlines, but now, it’s the highways. With incidents of road rage skyrocketing and firearms often involved, experts have warned that the Sunshine State’s roads are becoming battlegrounds for egos. The latest viral case involving a young woman pulling a gun on a family has...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around fort myers.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced the arrest of one of his own deputies after an internal investigation revealed the deputy was engaged in inappropriate communications with a minor through social media. Deputy James Ford was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Office...

During November, the City of Cape Coral offers a few celebrations. One is the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The patriotic parade starts at 11 am. The parade route is on the south side of Cape Coral Parkway heading west from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street. The Cape Coral community, along with...

Andrew West, the award-winning photographer for The News-press and Naples Daily News, loves to go into the woods to produce some of his best images. Deep in the woods. For years now, West has been using a remote camera to get breath-taking photos of Southwest Florida's wildlife. These photos have been featured on our...

Every year, businesses throughout the city of Cape Coral vie to be the best in whichever area of the community they serve. On Tuesday, those voted as the top in more than 300 categories gathered once again to pick up their reader-choice awards at the Cape Coral Breeze’s annual “Best Of” luncheon.

PUNTA GORDA — Dozens of homeschooled students learned that "The Star-Spangled Banner" is more than a flag Thursday morning.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A man is accused of fraud and grand theft after cashing an almost $60,000 check for roof repairs that were never started after Hurricane Ian. According to the Charlotte County Clerk, an investigation was launched into Reife Petersen with JSK Construction and Engineering after a man alleged...