Cape Coral FL

PORT CHARLOTTE — A Tuesday fire caused severe damage to a home in Port Charlotte, officials said.

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...

A Southwest Florida golf club, which bills itself as the largest member-owned private golf club in Florida, has announced a $110 million clubhouse construction project. Bonita Bay Club, in a statement, calls the endeavor a “significant milestone in the club’s ongoing evolution.” Bonita Bay Club is spread through two campuses, one in Naples and one in Bonita Springs, with a total of five...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested on Sunday after being accused of attacking someone while in possession of a steak knife. According to the Cape Coral Police Department arrest report, officers responded to reports of an assault at around 3:05 p.m. Upon arriving at the residence, officers spoke with Jaxson Williams, 31, and the victim.

Florida Teen Locked Up After Jury Hands Down Verdict – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) A jury in Fort Myers delivered a guilty verdict on Monday against Thomas Stein, the 17-year-old accused in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. The panel found him responsible for first-degree felony murder and three counts of ... Read more The post...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A garage fire was extinguished on Floyd Avenue South in Lehigh Acres Monday night. According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, the fire was determined to be unintentional and caused by a failure of a lithium-ion battery while charging. Two adults and...

Most people don’t expect a shell museum in Florida to be anything more than a quick stop, and that’s exactly why this one catches them off guard. On a quiet stretch of Sanibel Island, there is a place that completely shifts that expectation the moment you walk inside. What starts as a simple visit quickly turns into something far more immersive, with rare shells...

The Charlotte County Commission has reinstated a countywide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing drought conditions, elevated fire risk, and the potential for extreme fire behavior throughout Charlotte County and Southwest Florida. The burn ban was recommended by Charlotte County Fire & EMS Fire Chief Matthew McElroy, who advised...

PUNTA GORDA — Gilchrist Park was blooming Saturday, as hundreds of plant lovers roamed the rows of potted plants at the 22nd annual Hibiscus Festival, held in Punta Gorda.

Since he began growing citrus six years ago, Daryl Zelek has attended the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo every year. He’ll be back again this year, and this time he’s bringing his wife so she can attend the vegetable seminars. The couple has already booked their stay at the Luminary Hotel and are looking forward to coming to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort...