Cops: Man took pistol away from another, beat him with it
PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man is facing a felony assault charge, accused of taking a pistol away from another man and hitting him in the head with it.
Caring Senior Service opens new location in Fort Myers, Florida
January 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT MYERS, Fla. – Caring Senior Service announced today it has opened a new Florida location in Fort Myers. Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers is owned by Hexad Alliance LLC, a six-member team that includes registered nurses and IT specialists with more than 20 years of...
GOT PLANS? | Medieval fun, boats, art and a touch of paranormal activity
This weekend is packed with amazing events across Southwest Florida! From the free Cape Coral Art Festival to medieval jousting and a paranormal cirque show! Have fun.
Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival
Outdoor food and fun await at the Annual Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival™ at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, FL. Join us for a weekend of delicious food, live music, and festive activities. This seafood and music festival is designed like a gourmet meal, blending the finest ingredients...
Grocery news: Publix hosting free tasting event in SWFL stores Jan. 10
If your New Year's resolution has something to do with eating healthy, Publix is offering some assistance. Publix is hosting a "New Year, New You" tasting event across all stores in Southwest Florida this Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The focus, according to a press release from Publix, is on helping its...
Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral is preparing for its annual Builders Showcase of Homes, but this year's event carries special significance for a community that has weathered multiple major hurricanes in recent years. Fox 4's Bella Line gives us a look at some of the homes featured in...
Lee Health convenient care center opens in South Cape
The county’s leading healthcare provider has opened a pair of facilities in the South Cape, including one this week. On Monday, Lee Health opened a new convenient care center along Cape Coral Parkway, an alternative to the emergency room for treating non-urgent injuries or illnesses, with experienced physicians and...
VIDEO: 4 arrested after Florida deputies walked in on unexpected drug deal
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — Four people were arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies walked in on a drug deal in North Fort Myers on Wednesday. Deputies searched for a wanted person on Hart Drive before approaching an RV parked in a driveway, LCSO said in a Facebook post. The […]
RELIEF: Trash-filled NFM nightmare home cleaned up after years of problems
For years, a neighbor a has been living next to a North Fort Myers nightmare home, filled with trash and debris and causing all sorts of problems, but now, there’s finally a solution in sight.
Medicare dementia caregiver benefit can be a big help, advocates say
Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in dementia care are trying to build awareness of a Medicare benefit of $2,500 to serve diagnosed individuals and their caregivers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services established the...

















