New Mexican joint in Cape Coral off to a quick start with tasty tacos,...
Looking for a new hole-in-the-wall Mexican eatery to try? Yair Miranda has one ready and waiting. “Every morning, we make everything fresh,” Miranda said. "Guac, cheese dips, bread, desserts. The cooks get in early and stay late.” All of this fresh-made goodness can be found at Taqueria Casamigos, which opened on...
Interesting New Home Stats On The Beach
Thanks to Studio AD Arichetict CEO Albert Dambrose for compiling the following stats about Fort Myers Beach. Albert has been monitoring how many new home permits have been pulled for the island in 2025 as compared to 2024. According to Albert’s research, in the 2nd quarter of 2025 (April 1st...
Keep Lee County Beautiful is doing just that, with its next big event slated...
From its name, you can easily guess its mission. Keep Lee County Beautiful has been doing just that since 1989. The nonprofit is one of the county's largest volunteer-based community action and education organizations. Annually, it hosts four big cleanup events. The next one is slated 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sept. 20, at...
Deputies Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Mobile Home In North Fort Myers
A late-night mobile home fire in North Fort Myers sent an elderly couple and their dog to the hospital after a dramatic rescue by Lee County deputies.
Officials holding photo contest to catch images of elusive ‘Skunk Ape’
PORT CHARLOTTE — Amateur cryptozoologists or photographers, along with any other Charlotte County residents, can prepare to take shots at a skunk ape — but only with a camera, please.
INTERIM NO MORE: Punta Gorda names new city manager after surprise vote
"I certainly didn't expect to have it happen today, and I was overwhelmed by the amount support that I got from our community members," said Melissa Reichert, Punta Gorda's new City Manager.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper crashes with motorcycle after chase, FHP says
A motorcyclist is recovering after a car chase ended in a crash involving a trooper, Florida Highway Patrol reports. Here's what we know.
Ex-Lee Co. deputy charged with faking wife’s signature in $94K insurance scam
Documents say ex-Lee County deputy Matthew Curbelo forged his wife's signature on a $94,000 insurance claim. The notary is a tourist tax consultant for the Lee Clerk of Courts Office, the report says.
Town Wants La Ola Gone Before July 15th
With a visit from FEMA only days away the Town of Fort Myers Beach has asked Circuit Court Judge Keith Kyle to expedite the case, dispense with oral arguments, and rule on the eviction of La Ola from Times Square immediately. The reason the town wants Judge Kyle to rule...
Florida family calls deputies after python found on their patio during pool party
NEAR FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida family’s pool party took an unexpected turn when a ball python was discovered slithering on their pool deck. Lee County Sheriff’s Office body camera footage captured a deputy arriving at the home in Lehigh Acres and finding the snake next to the backyard refrigerator.