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Former Mayor Ray Murphy and former Town Council member Bill Veach now have 10 days to appeal Judge Keith Kyle’s ruling. On Monday Kyle ruled that the defamation suit against Murphy and Veach filed by Karen Woodson and John King can move forward. Woodson and King filed the lawsuit...

Cape Coral, FL - Choosing the right real estate representation is one of the most important steps in any property transaction. When working with Re/Max Realty Team: Bob Ashworth PA & Jenn Spears, buyers are encouraged to ask thoughtful, targeted questions before committing to an agent — because the right fit can mean t

With Lynn Hall Park closed for construction, the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club, which hosts the Shrimp Feistval, have announced that they are working out details to move the event over to the big field at Bay Oaks. In recent years the event has been held on Old San Carlos...

Cape Coral Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance involving possible weapons at a residence located at 2810 Diplomat Parkway West shortly after midnight on June 12, 2026. Dispatch advised that a fight was occurring at the location and that weapons may have been involved. Additional information i

I have a rule about flea markets. If the parking lot is full on a Tuesday morning, you go in. No questions asked. Florida has plenty of places that call themselves flea market destinations, but every once in a while you find one that actually earns that title. The kind...

Last week, a local worker fell into a hole while sandblasting a barge near San Carlos Island, which set off a dramatic, multi-agency rescue. Crews freed him from the tight spot and rushed him to a local hospital. It happened just after 9 a.m. on June 9, 2026. Fort Myers...

Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers in Bonita; pirates on Marco. Area students entering grades seven through 10 can experience hands-on science this summer at Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s Marine Science Summer Camp. The flexible, half-day program is led by real marine biologists and set i

PORT CHARLOTTE — Stephen R. Deutsch is running for Charlotte County Commission District 4.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - Two men were arrested for DUI after a report of reckless driving involving a white Jeep Gladiator, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. On June 12, 2026, the department received an anonymous tip about the vehicle swerving and nearly hitting other cars on Cape Coral Parkway. Officers loca

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide enforcement operation on June 12, 2026, specifically targeting impaired driving. The operation, which ran from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., resulted in 74 total traffic stops and 55 citations, according to a press release from the department. Offic