Police searching for wanted fugitive in Florida
FLORIDA — Law enforcement officials are asking the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on drug-related charges. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported that Samantha McKinley, 39, is wanted for violating probation in connection with possession of a controlled substance. McKinley, born Sept. 10, 1986, is listed...
Man Allegedly Threw 3 Kids Over 6-Foot Fence While Trying to Hide After Car...
Larry Rada Jr. allegedly tried to evade police after a deputy tried to stop him for speeding
Man says he witnessed boater plowing through group of manatees near Cape Coral
A man said he witnessed a boater running over a group of manatees out on the water. Brian Elms said the sad strike occurred earlier this week near Cape Coral. He said the driver of the boat was not paying attention to where they were driving, instead they were looking over at him when they stormed through the group.
Fort Myers’ Largest Go-Kart Track Comes to Fort Myers
After Hurricane Ian in 2022, FastTrax Go Kart and Entertainment Center suffered catastrophic damage and has remained closed indefinitely. Nearly three years later, it’s back and ready to welcome the Fort Myers community. Located approximately ten minutes off campus, FastTrax offers a wide variety of entertainment...
Fort Myers Honors Late Educator by Renaming Part of Edison Avenue Charlotte Rafferty Way
The Fort Myers City Council voted to name a stretch of Edison Avenue after Charlotte Rafferty, who passed away on June 6, 2025. The 0.2-mile section between Euclid and Lane Avenues will bear her name. Through Resolution No. 2025-107, officials created Charlotte Rafferty Way. New signs will display "Honorary" to...
Lee health officials issue water advisory for Bowditch Park
A health advisory is in effect for Bowditch Park after recent water tests revealed high levels of bacteria that could make swimmers sick.
Water main break shuts down road, submerges car in Cape Coral
A reclaimed water main break in Cape Coral shut down part of a road in Cape Coral on Everest Parkway and claimed one car.
Owen-Ames-Kimball breaks ground on Cape Coral Technical College expansion
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (OAK) has broken ground on a 34,400-sq. ft. expansion of Cape Coral Technical College along Santa Barbara Boulevard, the first major addition to the campus since it opened in 1993. The $21 million project will introduce six new skilled-trades programs, including construction, welding, HVAC,...
Cape to raise rental registration fees
Those who own short-term rentals will pay an annual $350 registration fee to the city of Cape Coral starting next year. It’s less than where the city started but still more than property owners and industry organizations wanted. Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association Director of Public Policy Kevin Besserer...
Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill demolished nearly year after a fire
The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill is demolished after being destroyed by fire nearly one year ago in Cape Coral.
