School zone cameras catch 12,000 speeders, Cape students set to return to school
Cape Coral's school zone speed cameras have issued more than 12,000 tickets in six months and will reactivate August 11 as students return to school. Police hope the program improves safety.
New nonstop flight to Fort Myers announced
Rochester travelers will soon have a direct route to sunny Florida, according to 13WHAM. Breeze Airways revealed it will launch nonstop service from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Myers beginning January 8. The seasonal flights will run Thursdays and Sundays with fares starting at...
Charges dropped in molestation case
VENICE — State Attorney Ed Brodsky's office has declined to prosecute a Port Charlotte man accused of molesting a young family member in Venice.
This week’s foodie scene includes a stunning new addition to downtown Fort Myers
Downtown Fort Myers is in the foodie spotlight this week, starting with another gorgeous restaurant taking shape … OISE Ristorante We got a sneak peek at this new concept opening soon in Blu Sushi’s former spot along First Street. It’s such a stunner, I don’t really know where to begin. The eye-catching mosaic tile...
One sent to hospital after senior living facility fire, South Trail crews says
A kitchen fire at American House senior living facility in Lee County led to evacuation of 17 units. One person was hospitalized, while fire sprinklers helped contain the blaze.
Cape Coral man arrested for boating under the influence after canal crash
A 25-year-old Cape Coral man faces boating under the influence charges after crashing his boat in a canal and being ejected into the water.
Man sentenced to third life sentence for armed robbery
PUNTA GORDA — A Port Charlotte man convicted of robbing a convenience store in Punta Gorda in 2019 received his third life sentence this week, prosecutors announced.
Region residents on Florida’s Death Row
RAIFORD — James Ford was the most recent region resident to be executed on Florida’s Death Row.
Traffic stop leads to four arrests, multiple drug charges
PUNTA GORDA — A traffic stop in Punta Gorda led to four arrests and multiple drug charges, Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputies reported Wednesday.
Cool Off for a Cause: DQ Miracle Treat Day To Support Golisano Children’s Hospital
It's hot outside and the most delicious way to cool off is with a treat and tomorrow is DQ Miracle Treat Day to support Golisano Children's Hospital. We know that Southwest Florida has been incredibly hot the last few weeks. And while there's plenty of ways to cool down, the tastiest way is with a Blizzard treat from...
