Neighbors call for action as McCollum Hall redevelopment moves forward
Robert Terrell, a man who has lived in Fort Myers for more than five decades, calls for community action as CRA prepares to vote on McCollum Hall design services after years of stalled redevelopment.
Photos of death row inmates: Wade Wilson one of 8 faces tied to SWFL
There's been so much attention on convicted killer Wade Wilson this month thanks to the Paramount+ release of the three-part docuseries about the crimes Wilson committed. It's called "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer" and it started streaming on Jan. 20. But Wilson has some company on death row at the Union...
Florida cracker heritage comes alive at Sanibel fundraiser
In Florida, it's not baked goods or pyrotechnics that are most associated with word "cracker" – it's the culture of the state's sturdy pioneers, especially those who herded their cattle through the scrub with rawhide whips with the characteristic sound that came to identify them. And it's these people the Sanibel...
Southwest Florida Restaurants Offer Prix Fixe Menus and Special Events for Valentine’s Day
More than 30 eateries across Southwest Florida will dish out prix fixe menus and themed offerings when Valentine's Day arrives on Feb. 14. Costs run from $65 to $169 per person. Diners can pick Italian, French, Asian, or coastal fare. In Collier County, Barbatella puts together a three-course prix fixe...
Women’s medical practice moving into new, bigger Cape Coral facility
Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida is opening a 40,797-square-foot medical office building in Cape Coral next week — moving out of a space it occupied for about 30 years. The women’s health care practice’s new medical center will be at 1606 Santa Barbara Blvd. and replaces the...
5 restaurants near Hammond Stadium for Twins fans to go to during Spring Training
Twins fans, check out these five restaurant options near the team's Spring Training Facility
Sun Country restarts flights from Eau Claire to Fort Myers
EAU CLAIRE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- This Friday, seasonal direct flights from Eau Claire to Fort Myers will restart through sun country. The flight service comes after the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport saw another year of high use in 2025. The airport director tells us there were nearly 52,000 travelers at the airport...
Punta Gorda man accused of purchasing narcotics from dark web
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A man accused of drug possession was arrested by the Punta Gorda Police Department and federal agents on Wednesday after officers say he got drugs delivered to his home via the United States Postal Service. According to the arrest report, the Punta Gorda Police Department...
Cape Coral man arrested for burglary and criminal mischief
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A burglary suspect was apprehended by Cape Coral Police on Wednesday after allegedly entering an unoccupied home and causing damage, according to a press release from the department. The incident occurred at a residence on the 2100 block of Cape Coral Parkway West. Officers responded to the...
5 Best New Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida that People Swear By
Cape Coral has grown rapidly, and its dining scene has been evolving right alongside it. What was once dominated by very casual, mostly local haunts now includes polished waterfront spots, creative bistros, and global influences that still fit the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle. These five restaurants show how...
