Cape club mourns loss of ‘vibrant’ member
The Cape Coral Garden Club is remembering one of its own. Deborah “Debbie” Cooper-Heimann, 73, was fatally injured in a traffic crash Sunday while walking her dog. Police officials said she was walking with a flashlight the area of Tower Drive and Santa Rosa Court when she was struck by a work van just before 9 p.m.
Foreign ‘unauthorized individuals’ interrupt Fort Myers Zoom meeting
The City of Fort Myers says a public Zoom meeting was briefly interrupted by "unauthorized individuals" who logged in from international locations and showcases inappropriate content.
The Mouth-Watering Pulled Pork Sandwich At This Charming Bar Is Worth The Drive From...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in the most unassuming places, and Hogbodys Bar and Grill in North Fort Myers is the living, breathing, barbecue-smoking proof of this universal truth. The white clapboard exterior with its bright red doors might not scream “destination dining” as you pull...
Another Club Blu murder suspect pleads no contest, sentenced to 15 years
Don Loggins is the second suspect to change their plea in two weeks. He was charged in connection to the Club Blu deadly mass shooting in 2016.
Cape Coral man charged with aggravated animal cruelty
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Travis Keith Fehr, a 27-year-old resident of Cape Coral, was arrested on September 30, 2025, for aggravated animal cruelty. The arrest followed a report of suspicious circumstances involving the abuse of household cats, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Officers responded to a call...
Electric bike users must follow road rules
PORT CHARLOTTE — Some electric bikes don’t meet the definition of a bicycle allowed to travel on sidewalks — and that’s causing issues for riders and law enforcement.
Florida Couple Taken Into Custody After Committing Armed Robberies In Counties Along I-75
A Florida couple was arrested after committing armed robberies in counties along I-75. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging 21-year-old Taleah Williams, of North Fort Myers, and 21-year-old Javion Ward, of Fort Myers, with Hobbs Act robbery. If convicted, each...
Styx adds new Florida shows to 2026 schedule
Styx has announced some new tour dates for 2026. The band is set to play six shows in Florida, with dates kicking off Feb. 22 in Pompano Beach. They’ll also play Orlando, Estero and Clearwater, before wrapping their Sunshine State stint on Feb. 28 in St. Augustine. Tickets for...
Big Traffic Changes Coming to Daniels Parkway as New Lane Work Kicks Off Oct....
Beginning Oct. 1, work crews will add lanes between Danport Boulevard and Powers Court/Apaloosa Lane, implementing a traffic shift to the outer lanes. The construction teams need space to build new inner lanes. Speed limits have been lowered to 35 mph, and bike paths have been blocked. Cyclists must find other routes...
Dr. Mel marks 25th anniversary
Chiropractic & Wellness practice has Cape ‘pioneer’ roots. A business on Cape Coral Parkway is celebrating its 25th anniversary today with a special scoop of ice cream cone for patients. Dr. Melinda Youngs opened Dr. Mel Youngs Chiropractic & Wellness on Oct. 1, 2000. To celebrate the milestone,...
