Why Does Estero Have Five ZIP Codes Instead of One?
The Village of Estero currently uses five different ZIP codes because the U.S. Postal Service assigns ZIP codes based on mail delivery routes—not municipal boundaries. Although Estero incorporated as a village in 2014, it still does not have one official ZIP code. This creates confusion for residents, businesses, visit
Fishermen’s Village in Charlotte County sells for $43M
Two real estate investment firms — one based in Punta Gorda, the other in Miami — have acquired Fishermen’s Village in Charlotte County. Harborview Capital Group and Torose Equities purchased the 22.8-acre property for $43 million, according to a statement. “Harborview and I were pursuing this deal...
Semitrailer and multiple vehicles collide, blocking lanes near Metro Parkway in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A commercial semitrailer and multiple vehicles collided near Metro Parkway at 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in Lee County Thursday evening. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, at least one injury was reported in this crash, and there is a road blockage in the area as crews work to remove the vehic
Drought worsens for the Gulf Coast; See this week’s updated map
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Severe and extreme drought expanded for Charlotte and Desoto counties this week. While many areas east of I-75 are drought-free, coastal communities still desperately need the rain. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says it took until August to become drought-free last year. Our...
New details emerge in sanitation worker murder
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Two teens accused of using explosive devices to blow up Cape Coral park restrooms
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two teens were arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say they set off explosive devices in the restrooms of Jim Jeffers Park. According to a news release, officers initially responded to calls of criminal mischief at the park on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found damage t
Fifth hot car death in Florida takes place in just over a month
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WCTV) - Another child died inside a hot car in Florida this week, marking the 14th nationwide death so far this year and the fifth hot car death in Florida in just over a month. The incident transpired on Tuesday in Fort Myers when a 17-month-old girl...
Libertarian Party of Lee County to host two candidate forums
The Libertarian Party of Lee County will hold two forums in the upcoming weeks to provide a platform for 2026 Candidates and School Board Candidates to address the community. With a school board meeting scheduled on Monday, Aug. 3, the Libertarian Party of Lee County aims to engage with candidates and voters alike on c
We Found The Most Legendary Crispy Onion Rings In Florida
Picture this: golden rings with a crunch so loud you can hear it across the table, crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. That’s exactly what you’ll find at The Original Cheeburger Cheeburger on Sanibel Island, where onion rings aren’t just a side dish—they’re a main event. Locals and tourists alike have been r
Deadly crash shuts down westbound College Parkway in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly crash has shut down a Lee County road on Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash with at least one confirmed fatality has shut down the westbound lanes of College Parkway at South Pointe Boulevard. At this time, it is...

















