Fort Myers FL

PORT CHARLOTTE — Officials say they want to dramatically increase the fees charged to new home builders, but fear they could be sued by developers.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A high-speed chase in Charlotte County ended with a crash near the Charleston Cay Apartments, and authorities are still searching for the driver who reportedly fled into the woods. The Florida Highway Patrol said the pursuit began Tuesday evening on I-75 near the Tuckers Grade...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A vacant lot on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, once home to food trucks, may soon be transformed into a food truck plaza as developers prepare to meet with county officials next week to present their plans. "Here, in Lehigh, we've had it for four...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral firefighters extinguished a van fire in the driveway of a home late Wednesday afternoon. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, firefighters responded to a home in Southwest Cape Coral that had a van on fire in the driveway. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, containing the exposure damage to the home and a nearby trailer.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Bright purple signs featuring a mermaid symbol and advertising exotic massages have appeared across Cape Coral, prompting residents to question their legality and express concerns about their impact on children. Photos of the signs have circulated widely on social media, generating hundreds of comments from...

A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.

Entrees Caribbean Pot is planning a new restaurant in North Fort Myers, Florida, bringing Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the area. The proposed establishment is planned for 4521 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Entrees Caribbean Pot was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Grab the umbrella if you're heading to any Veterans Day events happening throughout the Gulf Coast. While the morning remains mostly dry, isolated rain will filter through the region this afternoon and evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says despite the rain, highs...

MARTIN COUNTY — A Cape Coral man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly posting TikTok videos threatening a local student, community members and Martin County law enforcement officers. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said a concerned resident reported the first video late Friday night. Investigators reviewed the threats, which...

A woman was arrested on Wednesday after drunkenly crashing her car into a guardrail in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.