Port Charlotte man accused of animal cruelty after Neffy, a German Shepherd, dies of...
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A Charlotte County man was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of animal cruelty. According to a letter from Charlotte County Animal Control to the State Attorney's Office, a dog was left outside all day at a home in Port Charlotte and died of heat stroke in May 2025.
Go Green at The Bean Depot: A St. Paddy’s Day Tradition in the Making
Are you looking for a local pub or restaurant, filled with history and charm, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style? Well, look no further than The Bean Depot Café & Museum. When Englewood REVIEW caught up with the ever-busy Erin McCormack, she was preparing for the St....
‘Something did not go right’: Woman hired to help 76-year-old veteran around the house...
A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she stabbed a 76-year-old military veteran to death during an argument and then drove away in his vehicle. Investigators allege the suspect covered the victim’s body before leaving the scene in his pickup truck. The incident happened in Punta Gorda,...
Lee County Sheriff’s Office responds to scene in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County Sheriff's Office units responded to an active scene in the area of Del Prado Boulevard in North Fort Myers on Wednesday. According to a Gulf Coast News reporter, numerous LCSO patrol cars and Marine Unit trucks were at the scene. A deputy...
This Sanibel Restaurant Feels Like the Perfect Tropical Escape
Florida has its fair share of palm lined patios and seafood promises, but I found one spot on Sanibel that immediately felt like a real escape. The vibe brushed off travel stress as I slid into a shaded seat, and the menu backed it up with coastal flavors that taste fresh, focused, and unfussy.
Cape Council wants to see the money on Yacht Club rebuild
A workshop to discuss design renditions for the multi-million dollar rebuild of the Cape Coral Yacht Club pivoted to a discussion on numbers on how the project could be funded. A Cape Coral City Council majority said they could not spend an estimated $196 million on the Yacht Club rebuild...
Teen overdoses on dad’s fentanyl at Englewood middle school, deputies say
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A couple is in jail after their daughter used fentanyl in her Englewood middle school Tuesday, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to L.A. Ainger Middle School at about 9:20 a.m. after the teen was found unresponsive on the floor of a classroom, a probable cause...
Edison Awards shine a global spotlight on the City of Fort Myers
In the early 20th century, three of the world’s most influential innovators established a special friendship in the City of Fort Myers. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone became “Uncommon Friends” along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. The time these pioneers converged here reflects something larger...
Bound by music: The Meyers unite genres and generations
Seven-time Grammy winner Edgar Meyer joins son George Meyer for a boundary-breaking evening of classical, bluegrass and jazz in Fort Myers. The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center is gearing up for a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Edgar Meyer and his son George Meyer. Seven-time Grammy Award winner Edgar...
Author Julie Moore discovers resiliency and community at Babcock Ranch
A Florida native, Julie Moore is no stranger to hurricanes, but it was the aftermath of back-to-back storms that brought her and her husband, Charles, to Babcock Ranch. The couple had just moved into their North Fort Myers condo when Hurricane Ian barreled through the region in 2022, forcing them to evacuate.
