Truck Driver Ticketed for Hitting Bridge in Glenville
A truck driver from Cape Coral, Florida, was ticketed after his tractor-trailer collided with the Glenridge Road bridge in Glenville, New York, on Thursday (February 26). The driver, Nestor Dopico, 56, ignored over-height warning signs and struck the bridge, ripping off the entire top portion of his trailer....
Harlem Heights heroes: The forgotten story of an all-Black volunteer fire dept.
The all-Black volunteer fire department of Harlem Heights operated from the late 1960s through the 70s, serving a community that had grown from a seasonal migrant worker camp into a permanent home.
Commissioners: 55 mph is OK for Veterans Blvd., for now
MURDOCK — Commissioners tapped the brakes Wednesday on dropping the speed limit on an 8-mile stretch of Veterans Boulevard.
Few Florida Restaurants Combine Excellent Food With Waterfront Views Like This One
This is the kind of place where sunset steals the show — and the food still wins. At High Tide Social House, the water isn’t just a backdrop. It shimmers beside your table, catching streaks of orange and pink as boats drift lazily past. The breeze carries a...
Shelter puts county on notice to end contract
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Animal Welfare League notified Charlotte County officials this week it intends to terminate its agreement to house animals for the county.
Company Says They Lost $4 Million Renourishing Beach
There were weather delays and mechanical delays during the big renourishment project on Fort Myers Beach. The company that did the work, Ahtna Marine & Construction, is now telling the town they lost over $4 million on the project. Ahtna was the lower of three bids for the project which...
The Massive Indoor Flea Market In Florida Where Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
There’s a place in Fort Myers where your wallet doesn’t need to weep every time you want to buy something interesting. Fleamasters Flea Market is that rare Florida destination where shopping feels less like a financial commitment and more like a thrilling expedition through endless possibilities. This indoor...
Authorities save Florida manatee, calf from river
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
Aldi opens another store in SW Florida with ribbon cutting, giveaways
A blue ribbon was cut and just like that a new grocery store officially opened in Southwest Florida on Thursday (Feb. 26). The new grocery store, an Aldi that's located at 3510 Del Prado Boulevard North in Cape Coral , celebrated its opening in style and with an assortment of goodies for early arrivals like: The...
Aldi opening 7 new Florida stores, starting this week. See cities, dates
The 2026 wave of Aldi store openings in Florida continues. The no-frills grocery chain announced three more grand openings coming in March, in addition to three already opening this week and another next month. The new locations, according to the company's "coming soon" page , are in Fort Myers, Neptune Beach and...
