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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Inside her Cape Coral kitchen, Tamanika Rooks realizes her dreams have risen to reality. Those dreams were filled with sweet treats and teachable moments with her three children. "The oldest, he has sensory issues," said Tamanika. "Then, of course, you've got the two's. You know...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has decided not to move forward with a proposal to use air rights for redevelopment above Edison Mall and areas surrounding Cleveland Ave. The CRA reviewed a study that explored ways to better utilize the land by adding...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Three separate swatting calls in Cape Coral and Fort Myers over the past week prompted large law enforcement responses after callers falsely reported shootings and kidnappings, sending officers and deputies to neighborhoods expecting dangerous emergencies. In one case Friday night, a 911 caller repor

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on several felony drug charges during a tactical traffic stop. Deputies pulled over and arrested Sergio Davila along Centennial Boulevard in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday after they say he tried to ditch the package full of cocaine.

How the SWFL Rotary Club Supports Local Businesses. Rotary’s Service Above Self tradition remains central to the club’s work. The group also creates practical ways for businesses to participate, including ribbon-cutting ceremonies, networking events, leadership programs, educational workshops, business expos, and membe

An unassuming traffic stop took an unexpected turn when officers stumbled upon a wanted fugitive in relation to the 2012 disappearance and death of Stephen Lepore. BY: Pexels In the early hours of Feb. 20, officials of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car as part of routine operations. Little did they kn

Smart Floridians are doing something interesting right now, and it involves moving to a place most tourists drive right past. Cape Coral, the canal-laced city in Southwest Florida, just saw prices dip while everywhere else keeps climbing, and locals are pouncing on the opportunity. While out-of-staters are still figuri

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance to identify a truck used in a vehicle theft in Lehigh Acres. According to LCSO, deputies are attempting to identify a blue truck that was used in the theft of a white Chevrolet Silverado. License Plate Reader data confirmed that the

Let’s be honest about most nature trails. They assume you want a workout. Steep climbs, no shade, not a bench in sight. Florida has a gentler idea. Somewhere in the state, a trail decided that comfort and beauty could coexist. The path stays flat and easy on the knees....

Tumultuous. That's one word you could use to describe the weather in Southwest Florida from late spring, into the summer and even as late as the fall. Anything can happen. From severe thunderstorms with hail to torrential downpours and flooding to hurricanes and even tornadoes . So far in 2026, it has been a relatively