6 hidden gem restaurants in Fort Myers, Cape Coral well worth finding
When it comes to restaurants, Southwest Florida is loaded with culinary gems. There are waterfront gems , seafood gems, new gems, old gems, quirky gems, old and quirky gems, downright gem gems… well, you get the picture. We’re talking Dixie Fish Co., Blue Dog, Tarpon Lodge, San Matteo, Harold’s, and the restaurant...
Sanibel to revisit roundabout plan at Periwinkle and Causeway intersection
Sanibel city leaders are picking up a long-discussed roundabout plan at Periwinkle Way and Causeway Boulevard.
Fort Myers Hiring Event To Offer Job Coaching and Direct Access to Employers
Better Together and Christ Community Church will host a hiring event on Jan. 15 in Fort Myers. Job seekers can meet hiring managers, get free resume help, and one-on-one coaching sessions will be provided at no cost. Better Together is a nonprofit that works with families and children across the...
Lee County School Board to vote on charter transition for teen parent program
It's for new and expecting parents to continue their education and have access to resources like childcare and transportation. But, the transition to a charter school is concerning some parents.
Fort Myers pilot wins to $2 million MrBeast Youtube show
Jabari Brown, a pilot from Fort Myers, won over $2 million on MrBeast's YouTube show after 36-hour competition against 99 pilots worldwide.
Keep Charlotte Beautiful Florida hosts ‘Tire Take-Back’ event for residents to remove unwanted tires
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Keep Charlotte Beautiful Florida announced it is hosting a free "Tire Take-Back" event later this month. The event is scheduled for Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Charlotte County Administration parking lot. This is located along Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte.
Southwest Florida Reading Festival Returns March 7 With Free Books, Author Lineup
The 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival happens March 7 at the Fort Myers Regional Library. More than two dozen authors will participate in the free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor gathering at 2450 First St. draws thousands of readers each year. Attendees will...
Lee Health Opens New Convenient Care Center To Ease ER Congestion in Cape Coral
Lee Health opened a new walk-in clinic on Jan. 5, 2026, in South Cape Coral. The facility at 507 Cape Coral Parkway E. will handle minor medical problems without patients needing an ER visit. Patients can get help with cuts, sprains, cold symptoms, flu symptoms, eye infections, and ear infections....
Florida teen arrested after deputies say he used a Molotov cocktail to set a...
Kennedy Mason of Gulf Coast News reported on a Lehigh Acres house fire that deputies say was not an accident, not careless cooking, and not a random blaze, but a deliberate attempt to harm a family while they slept.
Fort Myers City Council Approves 2026 Public Safety Grants to Fight Gun Violence and...
Fort Myers police just secured a fresh round of funding for 2026, and it’s a big step up for safety across the city. They’re going after gun violence and drug trafficking, upping their game on the roads, and putting more focus on officer training, especially in crisis response and de-escalation. All this comes thanks...
