Fort Myers Beach’s La Ola Surfside to rebuild as two-story restaurant
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — La Ola Surfside, a beloved Fort Myers Beach restaurant that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian is set to rebuild as a two-story establishment, with construction beginning in May 2027 along Estero Boulevard. Jim Redpath, a Fort Myers Beach resident, shared his thoughts on the...
Lehigh Acres man skips court hearing after being accused of attacking woman and her...
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man skipped his court hearing after he was arrested on a charge of battery on a senior citizen. SWFL Crime Stoppers says that Roger Paz was arrested after a victim said that she and Paz were having a verbal argument and that it turned physical.
Sol Tequila Taking Over Former Mr. Tequila Space in Fort Myers Beach
Located by the beach on Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, the space formerly occupied by Mr. Tequila is about to get a new life as a brand-new restaurant—one that shares a very important word in its name. Sol Tequila, the new restaurant, will open at 1661 Estero Blvd.,...
Crooked Cow Creamery Bringing Specialty Ice Cream to Sanibel
A Cape Coral-based ice cream food truck is preparing to open a brick-and-mortar in Sanibel. Crooked Cow Creamery, which serves up ice cream served “spiked or sober,” has submitted plans for a new restaurant at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Unit 9. “At Crooked Cow, we don’t do bland,”...
Lee County man accused of hitting woman with wooden plank added to 10 Most...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man has joined the Crime Stoppers 10 Most Wanted list and is accused of hitting a woman with a wooden plank and then fleeing the scene. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, James Solomon Jr., 49, was involved in an argument with a woman outside a Fort Myers arcade when he picked up a wooden 2x4 plank and hit the woman with it.
Worker flown to burn center after electric shock at South Fort Myers Walmart; store...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A person working on an electrical box at the Walmart on US-41 and Six Mile Cypress Parkway suffered an electric shock on Sunday, forcing an evacuation of the store. South Trail Fire Protection and Rescue Service District says that the person was transported via helicopter...
Late Hook-and-Ladder Helps Canterbury Beat Out-of-Door Academy, 15–7
Canterbury held a one-point lead when Lance Fleming caught a fourth-down pass and pitched to Dominic Consolazio. Consolazio finished the touchdown with 2:55 rem
Two Boaters Rescued In Lee County After Vessel Begins Sinking
Lee County Sheriff's Office LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Marine deputies pulled two stranded boaters to...
$23 million Florida project starts leasing 70 affordable apartments, with 70 more planned
"We couldn’t build affordable housing without this kind of support."
Gusty winds and low rain chances this weekend
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Get ready for a windy weekend here on the Gulf Coast. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for wind gusts near 25 mph on Saturday and 30 mph on Sunday. These gusty winds will lead to hazardous conditions on the water. A small craft advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening for seas ranging from 6-10 ft. It would be a good idea to not take your boat out this weekend.
