Construction giant sends AI-trained humans to $1.1B SWFL airport project
Key takeaway: Suffolk Construction is rolling out a new, AI-based operating model to automate processes and solve problems on projects before construction begins. Core challenge: As construction costs continue to rise, labor shortages persist and productivity declines. What’s next: Suffolk has employed a dedicated team
Physicians Primary Care of Southwest Florida Agrees to Data Breach Settlement
Physicians Primary Care of Southwest Florida was the victim of a targeted cyberattack in September 2024 that exposed patient data. The data breach sparked a class action lawsuit alleging the breach could have been prevented, as Physicians Primary Care of Southwest Florida failed to implement reasonable and appropriate
The Extraordinary Florida Train That Serves A Five-Course Dinner While You Solve A Mystery
If someone told you that one of the most entertaining evenings in Southwest Florida involves vintage trains, gourmet food, and theatrical murder, you might think they’d been out in the sun too long. The Murder Mystery Dinner Train in Fort Myers proves that sometimes the most unlikely combinations create...
Cape Coral City Councilwoman Rachel Kaduk’s DUI trial pushed back to September
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral City Councilwoman Rachel Kaduk will have more time to prepare for her DUI trial after it was delayed again. Police stopped Kaduk after a witness reported that she was driving recklessly on her way home from Oak and Stone for nearly 20 minutes, nearly hitting several cars in December 2025.
Cape Coral to consider special district for proposed 2,500-home Star Farms development
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral City Council is scheduled to take an initial step Wednesday toward creating a special district that could help finance infrastructure for a proposed development of approximately 2,500 homes. Council members are expected to consider the introduction of Ordinance 35-26 during their regular m
Tire tracks left behind in grass at new Tropicana Park in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral neighbors discovered tire tracks over the weekend at Tropicana Park, where a driver appeared to have done donuts, damaging the grass in the newly opened park. "They put this for you to enjoy it, not to destroy it," said Josephine Conigliaro, a Cape...
Morning storms wind down; Heat advisory issued Wednesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — After strong storms targeted Lee County overnight, lingering showers will impact your morning commute. Keep the umbrella handy and use caution on the roads. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast has near-record heat on tap again Wednesday with highs in the mid 90s. A...
Mutts and Meows: Big Bertha is looking for a loving home through Gulf Coast...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Big Bertha, a gentle dog in need of a loving home, is still waiting to find her forever family. Previously featured in a segment, Big Bertha is back, and her advocates are hopeful this will be her last appearance before being adopted. Joy Berry with...
Lehigh Acres residents blame lack of activities as teens target unlocked cars in burglary...
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says residents in Lehigh Acres have reported a string of car burglaries over the past week, with a group of teens reportedly targeting unlocked vehicles and raising fears they may be searching for weapons. Residents say they are not blaming teens...
Fort Myers Beach commits to a real solution on lightning safety
On the afternoon of July 3, 2026, a family was in the Gulf off Fort Myers Beach when the sky opened and lightning struck the water around them. One man did not survive. Three of his family members were rushed to the hospital. A bystander performed CPR and used an AED before paramedics arrived, but it was not enough.
