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As homeownership continues slipping further out of reach for many Americans, a growing number of affordable and workforce housing initiatives are taking shape across Southwest Florida . The trend comes as new national data this month shows potential buyers facing mounting obstacles from rising prices, higher mortgage rates and a shortage of budget-friendly homes. Last week marked the Southwest Florida start of a Naples affordable housing complex, the completion of a Fort Myers one while another

What’s happening: Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres is hosting its Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov 21. Where: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres 33936. When: The yard sale is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily. Cost: Free to attend. Cost: $5 spaces may be purchased by visiting leeparks.org/register or call the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-533-7530. Info: leeparks.org or 239-533-7530 Driving directions: From I-75, take

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man is accused of violating the terms of his probation after an arrest for driving under the influence. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Jose Medina, 36, was initially arrested after deputies spotted him driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of a busy roadway.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS12) — A man was rescued after an aircraft went down in Estero Bay on Saturday, one of two aircraft emergencies reported in Fort Myers in 24 hours. The aircraft went down south of Winkler Extension in an area that was difficult for emergency crews to reach by land or water, according to the Lee County Marine Emergency Response Team. While other responders worked to access the scene, the sheriff’s office Aviation Unit used its hoist to bring the man to safety.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents near Pelican Boulevard between Southwest 40th Street and Southwest 47th Terrace could get little to no water pressure on Monday, according to the City of Cape Coral. In a news release, the city says the water shutdown is planned to begin at around 9...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Cape Coral man was arrested Saturday night after Martin County investigators said he posted TikTok videos threatening a student, community members and law enforcement officers. A concerned resident alerted the Martin County Sheriff’s Office late Friday about the first video, the agency said....

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A weak cold front is ushering in some slight changes to the forecast. Drier and cooler air is moving in. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast has low temperatures falling into the 60s almost everywhere by Sunday morning. For our northern locations and inland, expect temperatures to fall into the low 60s. Coastal spots will trend closer to 70 degrees under mostly clear skies.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Libraries & History has announced a free Fall Festival at Mid-County Regional Library that will feature a variety of music and an introduction to the programs at the newly rebuilt library.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted on two felony warrants for probation violations following his latest arrests on theft, drug and driving with a revoked license charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, the first warrant for Jeffery Carl, 37, stems from a trip to...

The Island Cow, a longtime favorite among Sanibel residents, is on track to rise again from the wreckage left by a 2022 kitchen fire and Hurricane Ian — this time with a twist nobody saw coming: the island's first mini golf course right next door to the dining room. Sanibel City Council has amended an ordinance to allow the popular Periwinkle Way restaurant to rebuild with the recreational amenity attached, according to Gulf Coast News, though the final design for the site has not yet been submi