Ashley Abbott is a veteran and advocate
ENGLEWOOD — For Ashley Abbott and her father, retired Army Col. Danny Abbott, it was a peak experience.
Coyotes destroy first loggerhead sea turtle nests laid on Captiva and part of Sanibel...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Coyotes destroyed the first loggerhead sea turtle nests laid in 2026 on Captiva and the east end of Sanibel Wednesday. According to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, their team did not get to either location in time to apply a screen to help decrease the chance of coyotes destroying the nests.
Florida home prices dropped 9% in Cape Coral — while Rust Belt cities barely...
A three-bedroom ranch in Cape Coral, Florida, that would have drawn a dozen offers over a single weekend in 2022 now sits on the market for six weeks before a buyer bothers to schedule a showing. When someone finally bites, the closing price often lands well below what the seller paid during the pandemic frenzy. […]
Home prices fell in 39 of the 129 largest U.S. cities this quarter —...
A homeowner in Cape Coral who bought at the peak in late 2022 has watched roughly $40,000 in equity evaporate on a median-priced house. That owner is not alone. Of the 129 largest U.S. metro areas tracked in quarterly home price data, 39 posted year-over-year declines through early 2026, according to Redfin’s metro-level housing analysis […]
This nostalgic Florida diner serves a cheeseburger worth traveling for
Tucked along South Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida, Mel’s Diner is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk through the door. With its retro 1950s decor, friendly staff, and a menu packed with classic American comfort food, this local gem has been winning hearts for decades.
Popular chain selling ‘dirty sodas’ opening new Florida locations
There's a new kid in town. Well, to be more specific: It's a new restaurant. In Florida. Swig quietly opened a new restaurant in Cape Coral May 4. The news didn't stay quiet for long, and a steady stream of customers could be seen popping by the chain restaurant known for its "dirty sodas." ➤ Swig opens in Cape Coral, bringing more 'dirty soda' to...
Cape Coral police arrest two drivers for street racing and excessive speeding
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Two drivers were arrested for street racing and excessive speeding on Nicholas Parkway, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. On May 5, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a Cape Coral Police officer observed four vehicles traveling at high speeds on Nicholas Parkway West. Using radar, the officer confirmed a speed of 68 mph in a 35 mph zone. The...
‘Operation Gulf of America’: Multi-year narcotics sting leads to 15 arrests across Lee, Collier...
The State Attorney's Office announced in a press conference on Wednesday that a multi-year-long Netforce operation has come to an end with 15 people arrested on drug-related charges. According to the SAO in its press conference, "Operation Gulf of America" investigated narcotics trafficking, specifically that coming from Mexico and Puerto...
Fire burns house in Port Charlotte, Red Cross arrives to help family
PORT CHARLOTTE — A Tuesday fire caused severe damage to a home in Port Charlotte, officials said.
New milkshake and smoothie bar now open in Estero
Craving a milkshake as the weather warms up? Bonita Springs local Brian Wasko and his family are bringing a healthier smoothie and milkshake option to Southwest Florida this year. Connecticut-based Fresh Monkee was created in 2014 by single mother Judy Flynn who wanted to bring real ingredients back to smoothies and shakes. Wasko and his family were on the hunt for a meaningful...
