Florida Quality of Life: Babcock Expands Housing Choice
Florida Quality of Life Babcock RanchFlorida Quality of Life is taking a broader form at Babcock Ranch as the community adds rental housing alongside continued retail and office development. As reported by Gulfshore Business in its August 2026 article, “Rent in the Ranch,” the expansion is giving people who work in the
2026 Sand Sculpting Dates Announced
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced the 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship will be November 19–23, 2026, at DiamondHead Resort on Fort Myers Beach. The American Sand Sculpting Championship is presented by the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The Sand Lovers,..
Lee County man accused of crashing into ditch with blood alcohol level three times...
IONA, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and other departments responded to a crash Sunday off San Carlos Boulevard in Iona, where a car was found in a ditch. Bob Mayes, who works in the area, said he noticed the driver had a strange look when he got out of the car.
Mysterious fake cats placed in empty Cape Coral lots
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Six fake cats were placed in an empty lot along Southwest 25th Place in Cape Coral, where a burrowing owl nest sits. Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife volunteers were investigating after finding six more fake cats near the corner of Southwest 20th Avenue and Southwest 30th Street. However, they found no
“We Have to Compete to Keep Our Children”: The New Fight for Students in...
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — Thousands of students across Southwest Florida returned to school, but for many families, the biggest decision wasn’t what to wear or which bus to catch—it was which school to choose. Florida’s expanded school choice programs mean families have more education options beyond their...
Punta Gorda Welcomes Exciting Waterfront Investment
Punta GordaPunta Gorda has a refreshed waterfront dining option at one of Charlotte County’s best-known commercial destinations. According to the August 2026 issue of Gulfshore Business, Latitude 26° has opened at Fishermen’s Village following months of renovations to the second-floor space formerly occupied by The Cap
Dog Rio Rescued From Florida Canal And Reunited With Owner
A “handsome guy” named Rio is back with his owners after firefighters in Florida rescued the pup from a canal and a storm drain over the weekend. The Cape Coral Fire Department said a “concerned couple” called to report a dog struggling in a canal off Four Mile Cove Parkway shortly after 4 p.m. on […]
Man arrested for pointing gun at beachgoers in Port Charlotte
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened several people with a gun at a Charlotte County beach. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call Aug. 8 at the Port Charlotte Beach Complex about 7:15 p.m. Deputies found...
Woman shocked with Taser after alleged knife confrontation with deputy during Port Charlotte chase
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman accused of confronting a Charlotte County deputy with a knife during a chase in Port Charlotte was arrested Monday after the deputy used a Taser. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were investigating a vehicle burglary and grand theft...
Fort Myers man accused of threatening to kill deputy during arrest at Lehigh Acres...
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of threatening to kill a deputy with the Lee County Sheriff's Office during an arrest at a Lehigh Acres gas station. According to LCSO, deputies responded to the 7-Eleven on Lee Boulevard after receiving reports of a masked man trying to steal $5 worth of rolling papers

















