Twisted Fork attracts the masses
PORT CHARLOTTE — It’s a place where heavily tattooed bikers mesh well with 1980s grandmothers.
Hundreds gather to talk about planned 212-unit Rotonda West development
ROTONDA WEST — About 200 residents gathered at the Rotonda West Community Center on Friday to talk about they can do about apartment complexes planned for their neighborhood.
5 Southwest Florida restaurants that stand the test of time
The Southwest Florida dining scene is all over the foodie map. We pretty much have it all here — from fine dining waterfront wonders to hidden strip mall mom and pops. Some restaurants have been around for decades, while others suddenly spring up out of nowhere. Sifting through it all, we’re going to take a moment...
GoFundMe launched for displaced Punta Gorda couple who lost ‘everything’ in house fire
PUNTA GORDA — Friends and family are rallying around a Punta Gorda couple who lost their home in a fire.
Death Penalty Sought In Lehigh Acres Pantry Ambush Killing
State prosecutors in Southwest Florida are going for the maximum punishment against 31-year-old Leosbey Cuesta de Armas, accusing him of fatally stabbing his former girlfriend, 39-year-old Zenaida Alvarez, during a late-night visit with friends in Lehigh Acres. Alvarez had gone to the home on Nov. 8 to help decorate...
Man sentenced to prison for faking investments for people in Lee County to fund...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to eight years in prison followed by 15 years of probation for fraud, grand theft and more to fund a lavish lifestyle. According to the State Attorney's Office, Carson Rickard had entered into contracts for pay...
Bay Street Yard to host Shaggy Tropical Block Party on March 10
Bay Street Yard is welcoming Shaggy to its stage with a high-energy performance slated for Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. The Shaggy Tropical Block Party will feature food, drinks and an evening full of Shaggy’s greatest hits. The Grammy-winning Jamaican American reggae singer is best known for his songs “It...
City of Fort Myers receives designation from volunteer organization
The JustServe City Designation was recently awarded to the city of Fort Myers. The award is given to cities that promote volunteering in their community. On the city’s website, Fort Myers has a volunteer mission statement and they share their city’s volunteer needs as well as volunteer needs for 18 non-profit...
Fishing with Capt. George Tunison | Warming water will increase chances of catching snook
For the next 10 days or so, predicted warm air temperatures will hopefully push local water temps up into the magic 70s, which will only increase chances of inshore success, especially with larger snook that are just starting to shake off their winter time blues while planning a trip westward soon to a warm and sunny...
Planning Board meeting to discuss Coconut Point apartments
The Planning, Zoning & Design Board will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM to review several development proposals in Estero. The agenda includes a public hearing for Walmart’s application to repaint its building at 19975 S. Tamiami Trail and a public information meeting for a proposed two-story storage...
