‘Bullwhip’ back in action after surgery
PORT CHARLOTTE — A retired U.S. Air Force general who has had a life of stories recently had life-changing surgery at a Port Charlotte hospital.
The Florida International Air Show Returns Nov. 1–2
After a year off due to hurricanes, the Florida International Air Show is back at Punta Gorda Airport—and it’s bigger than ever! Headlining the two-day event are the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team, delivering high-speed, high-skill aerial performances. Making...
K-9 locates 93-year-old with dementia who wandered into water
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 93-year-old woman with dementia was safely located after a search, thanks to the quick actions of Cpl. Steven Sella and his K-9 partner Zoe, who tracked the missing woman to a body of water where she had wandered. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to...
Congratulations To The Tunaskin Team
The owners of Tunaskin will be awarded the annual Mulholland Stewardship award from the Town of Fort Myers Beach. The award is named after John Mulholland, a former Mayor of Fort Myers Beach. The John Mulholland Stewardship is an annual award which recognizes “individuals, businesses or organizations which promote...
Comedian and mental health advocate bringing “Laugh Responsibly Tour” to Fort Myers
Award-winning comedian Mickey Bell produces a clean, high-tempo comedy act that is perfect for the entire family. Having performed over 180 dates a year as an opener for acts like Jason Crabb, The Isaacs, Chonda Pierce, Mark Lowry and more, Bell is hitting the road on his debut headlining tour, “The Laugh Responsibly...
Free gun lock at safety seminar
PORT CHARLOTTE — The League Women Voters Charlotte County is offering a Gun Safety and Suicide Prevention seminar at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club.
Oak & Stone readies for opening at The Cove at 47th
Cape Coral is set to be the newest home for a Southwest Florida-based dining experience which features an interactive tap wall. Oak & Stone, the popular casual dining concept that debuted in Sarasota in 2016, is slated to open in the South Cape this November at 4720 S.E. 9th Place, Suite 400 — part of The Cove at 47th.
Coast Guard Rescues 7 Boaters Near Fort Myers Beach After Serious Accident
The Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach rescue crews saved seven boaters after a vessel allision near Fort Myers Beach, Sunday. Station Fort Myers Beach launched two boat crews and safely transferred all seven boaters to awaiting emergency medical service personnel in stable condition at the station. A Station Fort...
Suspect accused of killing Cape Coral teen pleads no contest
Christopher Horne Jr., accused of killing Cape Coral teen Kayla Rincon-Miller, has pleaded no contest. Prosecutors said in the plea agreement, he agrees to testify against, Thomas Stein.
Son who shut off power and threw away walker to trap ‘elderly’ mom in...
A Florida man allegedly attacked and terrorized his mother for months before eventually killing the 69-year-old and fleeing her home covered in blood, cops say. Devin Johnson, 28, is charged with second-degree murder for the Tuesday slaying of his mom, Rosemary Johnson, at her Cape Coral residence, according to...

















