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Entrees Caribbean Pot is planning a new restaurant in North Fort Myers, Florida, bringing Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the area. The proposed establishment is planned for 4521 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Entrees Caribbean Pot was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Grab the umbrella if you're heading to any Veterans Day events happening throughout the Gulf Coast. While the morning remains mostly dry, isolated rain will filter through the region this afternoon and evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says despite the rain, highs...

MARTIN COUNTY — A Cape Coral man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly posting TikTok videos threatening a local student, community members and Martin County law enforcement officers. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said a concerned resident reported the first video late Friday night. Investigators reviewed the threats, which...

A woman was arrested on Wednesday after drunkenly crashing her car into a guardrail in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Florida woman crashed into a guardrail early Wednesday morning in Fort Myers after a delayed reaction at a green light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 59-year-old driver fell while attempting a sobriety test and admitted drinking "a lot of vodka." Her blood alcohol concentration measured...

A man listed on Lee County's Animal Abuser Registry was arrested Tuesday after deputies said they found 10 puppies inside an SUV parked in a garage.

SANIBEL, Fla. — Sanibel police arrested 19-year-old Marlon Yoan Reyes-Perez on Monday night after they said he drove 89 mph on Sanibel-Captiva Road, a two-lane road with a posted speed limit of 35 mph, while his license was suspended. Sanibel resident Mari Vivet, who has lived on the island...

WHISKEY CREEK, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office said the suspicious package was opened and was empty after an investigation on Tredegar Drive in Whiskey Creek on Tuesday. A drone was up in the area and at least five deputies were at the scene. LCSO said it will...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Isaias caused erosion and damage at Bunche Beach in Lee County, prompting a temporary closure for repairs. Steve Brown, a frequent visitor to the area, said Bunche Beach has been impacted by multiple hurricanes over the years, including Hurricane Ian. "There was a lot...

UnitedHealthcare sent Lee Health a proposal on Oct. 30 to keep its Medicare Advantage and commercial members in network, and the insurer’s Lee Health notice, updated Nov. 3, says the Lee County system still intends to leave both networks starting Jan. 1, 2027. Across the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System says... The post UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appea