Fort Myers FL

Becoming a father has changed the way I look at Southwest Florida. I’ve lived here since 2005. This community has given me friendships, opportunities, a career, and eventually, a place that truly feels like home. As a local business owner, I’ve spent years investing my time into the growth of this region because I beli

When Hurricane Ian raged through Southwest Florida in 2022, it caused $112 billion in damage, killed 150 people, and left approximately 2.6 million Floridians without power. It was Florida's costliest hurricane to date, and the third costliest in the U.S. (after Katrina and Harvey). The wind damage was extensive, flood

Note to audience: We asked our expert reporters, Amy Williams and Chad Gillis , and visuals journalist Andrew West , to share their favorite places for a swamp hike. It’s hard to overstate the importance of wetlands to the environment. These watery places – swamps, sloughs, strands and marshes, not to mention the River

NORTH PORT — A man and woman were arrested after a “short foot pursuit” of the man ended in him being stunned by a Taser and arrested at the Cocoplum Village Shops.

What type of home sells the fastest in Punta Gorda in 2026?. The U.S. housing market has been challenging for buyers and sellers since the pandemic, as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty have kept buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Most home types have been selling slowly...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison following a guilty plea on charges of possessing a gun as a convicted felon. James Marshall, 32, was sentenced by a United States district judge on Friday and will serve five years and 10 months in federal prison, a news re

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide enforcement operation on May 28, 2026, specifically targeting impaired driving, resulting in 76 total citations. The operation took place from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., according to a press release from the department. During this time, officers

The Grand Opening for its Fort Myers location is happening Monday, June 1.

This Port Charlotte Gas Station Serves Some of Florida’s Best Hidden Comfort Food. When most people think about gas station food, the image that comes to mind is usually a hot dog spinning under a heat lamp or a bag of chips grabbed in a hurry before getting back on the road.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said it is conducting an investigation at the Walmart on Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte on Thursday night. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news,...