Faith Quilters donates quilts to help foster children, veterans
PUNTA GORDA — The Faith Quilters group from Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda recently donated their homemade quilts to area organizations in need.
50-mile detour: Emergency bridge closure stops traffic in LaBelle
The bridge reopened at 5 p.m. People in LaBelle woke up Thursday to a traffic nightmare because the State Road 29 drawbridge was shut down without warning, cutting off the only direct route into town from the north and throwing morning routines into chaos. Senior reporter Emily Young speaks with...
Right place, right time: Charlotte County sheriff spots, pursues speeder along El Jobean Rd
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A man accused of driving 100-plus mph in Port Charlotte was arrested after Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell spotted the speeder himself. On Wednesday night, Prummell said he saw a red Corvette and a green Jeep traveling at high speeds pass him at the El Jobean Road and Toledo Blade...
Say ‘I do’ at the Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ ceremony...
PUNTA GORDA — Say “I do” through Dec. 31 at Roger D. Eaton, Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller’s “Winter Wonderland” wedding ceremony room at the Charlotte County Justice Center, 350 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.
Colonial Boulevard reopens after deadly crash in Fort Myers kills 1
Three-vehicle collision near Lee Boulevard intersection left one dead and another seriously injured before 1 a.m. Friday.
Two drivers charged after deadly high-speed race in Florida
Two Florida teenagers are now facing vehicular homicide charges after what investigators describe as a high-speed street race that ended with a man dead and a family shattered. Police say the drivers pushed their cars past 90 m on a busy Cape Coral corridor, then left the scene while the victim’s SUV sat crumpled...
5 Aldi stores opening in region over next week
Fast-growing grocer Aldi is holding a trio of grand opening events around the region Friday, at stores that used to house Winn-Dixie supermarkets in North Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Venice. In addition, two more Winn-Dixie-turned-Aldi stores are set to open next week. Ribbon-cuttings, according to a statement,...
Battle of the Arts to kick off Southwest Florida Mural Festival
Those looking to showcase their skills in the realm of art can take their talents to downtown Fort Myers next week as part of an annual event. The Battle of the Arts, presented by Artsemble Underground, ignites Music Walk in Fort Myers and marks the official kickoff to the Southwest Florida Mural Festival.
Boat Parades bring holiday magic to the water
Since the waters of the North Pole are too frozen for boat parades, Santa leaves that yearly responsibility up to his tropical teams in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. This year, both communities organized a fantastic holiday event. The family-friendly events are unique to Southwest Florida and kick off the...
Fort Myers Approves New Downtown Farmers Market, Eyes Year-Round Operation if Successful
Fort Myers told its Economic Development Director to push ahead with plans for a Saturday farmers market during a Dec. 8, 2025, workshop. The market launches Jan. 17 and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April. The venture might expand to year-round if it succeeds, according to Economic...
