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Local residents and tourists have something new to see when visiting Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 28 photos that won awards in the 2026 Friends Photo Contest are now on display in the Slough’s Interpretive Center. The. . It shows a baby alligator resting atop its mother’s head.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Suzanne Stoker from Cape Coral is worried for her son, who is an Army veteran, and has lived in Dubai with his family for five years. Missile attacks in Iran and nearby countries, including the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, have intensified her concerns.

There were weather delays and mechanical delays during the big renourishment project on Fort Myers Beach. Because Ahtna Marine & Construction did not finish the project on time the Town Council is withholding the final payment to Ahtna which is over $800,000. Representatives from Ahtna did not even show up...

Fort Myers is voting on Monday evening whether or not to demolish the IMAG water tower. The city said new signs and a pavilion are planned.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — 5:43 p.m. Southbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 88 are closed due to a vehicle crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, all lanes are blocked at this time. 7:08 a.m. A crash has closed Estero Boulevard in both directions. The closest cross street...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of DUI after crashing into a bus stop on Thursday. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, at around 12:15 p.m., officers responded to reports of a car crashing into a bus stop in the area of Cleveland Avenue and Edison Avenue.

What salary do I need to afford a house in Cape Coral in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A wanted homicide suspect pointed a loaded gun at a Charlotte County deputy and pulled the trigger during an arrest attempt Feb. 20, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. The gun did not fire because there was no round in the chamber, the agency...

Set your alarm early on March 3, 2026. If you’re in Southwest Florida, you’ll have a front-row seat to a total lunar eclipse, a real “Blood Moon.”. During this event, Earth moves right between the sun and the moon, painting the moon’s surface with a deep, coppery red.