Cape Coral Police swarm Trafalgar Pkwy near SW 22nd Court
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral Police surrounded the area of Trafalgar Parkway near Southwest 22nd Court Sunday night. Video shows multiple police cars lining the street. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the Cape Coral Police Department to learn more about the scene. You can count on...
Crews battle shed fire at San Carlos Park home
SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — Fire crews are on the scene of a reported structure fire at a San Carlos Park home Monday morning. Crews were dispatched to the fire at a home along Trillium Road shortly after 6 a.m. A Gulf Coast News crew on the scene captured...
Buc-ee’s backlash: Turns out not everyone loves massive travel centers
Buc-ee's may be undergoing an ambitious expansion across multiple states, but some locals aren't making it easy to start building.
Social media influencer arrested twice for theft violated probation
A social media influencer who reached a plea deal after authorities arrested her twice for theft at the same Target store was taken back into custody this week for violating her probation. Marlena Velez, 23, of Cape Coral, was arrested this week after authorities said that she didn't follow her probation instructions m
Punta Gorda Garden Club’s flower show is a hole-in-one
On March 24, 2026, the Punta Gorda Garden Club transformed A Vermont Touch Florist and Events into a vibrant celebration of nature, artistry, and community during its annual flower show, aptly themed “From Golf to Gulf.”
Three for 3: Sushi Spots
12901 McGregor Blvd., Unit 23, Fort Myers – (239)208-7356. Sushi Sake looks like a sushi restaurant should, with sleek wood, neon highlights and a modern atmosphere. What’s even better than a pretty place is pretty sushi! Here, plates of sushi rolls are garnished with purple orchids or served in palm leaf boats. The id
Lawsuit over Charlotte County jail death settled
PUNTA GORDA — After more than 10 years of bouncing from courtroom to courtroom, a lawsuit over the suicide death of David Szakalos at the Charlotte County Jail has been settled.
The Meadow Brook at Verandah in Fort Myers
The Meadow Brook is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3-car garage home, available to build at Verandah in Fort Myers. With 2,014 sq. ft. of living space, it's part of the “Celebration Home Series” at Verandah. Let's take a look inside:. Here's a look at how the floorplan...
Driver held without bond after deadly high-speed Estero crash
A Bonita Springs man will remain in custody without bond until his trial, accused in a high-speed fatal crash that ejected a woman from a van. Ian Nabbs , 35, faces charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the June 8 crash that killed Kimberly Anne Prior, 67, of Naples. Lee Circuit Judge Nicholas Thompson
Hospital safety grades remain steady
Only one hospital in the area saw its safety grade from The Leapfrog Group change since last fall, and it was good news.
