Eagle cam’s female star, F23, presumed deceased
Fans of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam’s worst fears have been realized in regards to its internationally famous pair. The cam announced Wednesday that female eagle F23 is presumed dead after disappearing from the nest on the Pritchett property on Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers Friday morning and never returning.
Funding questions bump flagpole approval to March 25 meeting
Cape Coral City Council said Wednesday it wants assurances that a plan to install the state’s largest flagpole near the Cape Coral Bridge in time for our country’s 250th anniversary will be paid for with donations. A resolution to award a bid to Dynamic South for the design...
Large law enforcement presence on SW 26th Ave in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — There is a large law enforcement presence on Southwest 26th Avenue in Cape Coral Friday night, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Gulf Coast News has reached out for additional information. This is a developing story and will be updated. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf...
Florida Sheriff clarifies: No dolphins kidnapped anyone to build an underwater city
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Dolphins are back in the headlines, and this time they're being accused of running Florida’s most bizarre "development project." The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is setting the record straight on Friday after an outlandish online rumor claimed marine mammals were behind an underwater...
Bald eagle F23, from Southwest Florida Eagle Cam, presumed dead from car strike
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A bald eagle named F23, which was frequently tracked on theSouthwest Florida Eagle Cam by Dick Pritchett Real Estate, is believed to be dead. According to the eagle cam's Facebook page, F23 had not been seen on the cameras located at the nest in North Fort Myers since Feb. 27, and on Tuesday,...
New Landlord Registration Rules Are Rolling Out in Several States
If you own a rental property, the landscape of your business is about to shift in a major way. For years, being a small-scale landlord was a relatively private affair between you and your tenants. Now, several states are rolling out new mandatory registration rules that change the rules of the game. These regulations...
Cape Coral cafe, bakery closes after 11 years on Pine Island Road
After years of serving up coffee, cannolis, rock shows and theater, Chris Durso has pulled the plug on his quirky Cape Coral café. Durso’s Delite Bakery & Café had been closed since Jan. 6 while Durso decided what to do with the place, which had been struggling after a failed attempt at an in-house theater company....
Wyndham Owner Wants To Be Open in Weeks
It’s not the hotel. It’s a temporary setup for a 60 by 90 big tent, 5 food trucks serving food and drinks, parking, and live entertainment. Property owner John Callis would like to help fill a need on the south end as soon as possible while his team works on a bigger concept.
Coastal showers and storms return Friday afternoon
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Nearly 5 inches of rain fell near Punta Gorda Thursday evening before 8 p.m. which lead to minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. We're in desperate need of rain as the entire Gulf Coast is now under extreme drought. On Friday, we'll see...
Gulf Coast Humane Society hosts Pupchella Saturday at Bell Tower in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Gulf Coast Humane Society is hosting Pupchella Saturday afternoon at Bell Tower in Lee County. The humane society said there will be fun activities for dogs and people, treats for the pups and professional photos by Real Tours. The event is scheduled for 12-3 p.m.
