Community Comes Together with Free Diapers at Lee County Health & Wellness Fair
You’re not one of the best parts about living in Southwest Florida is the community love. I’ve honestly never lived anywhere else where people come together the way they do here. Down here, neighbors don’t just live next to each other.. hey actually look out for each other. You really saw it during the hurricane....
Dollar Tree to Open Store on 1.9-Acre Site Near JetBlue Park in Fort Myers
A retail pad in south Fort Myers changed hands for $950,000. The 1.9-acre plot at 13480 Rickenbacker Parkway will become a Dollar Tree store. It sits west of JetBlue Park, off Daniels Parkway near Southwest Florida International Airport. DPG Florida Shopping Centers LLC purchased the land from Daniels Parkway Real...
Canceled events this weekend in Fort Myers, Naples due to cold weather
A powerful cold blast is expected to send temperatures dropping this weekend like frozen iguanas. Record-low temperatures are predicted across the Southeastern United States, including Southwest Florida. With that chilly forecast in mind, several Fort Myers and Naples area events this weekend have been postponed or...
8 cities where retirees experience the highest quality of life in the U.S
The idea of the perfect retirement city often goes beyond sunshine and scenery; it’s about the quiet choices that make life more fulfilling in these select U.S. locations. The landscape of American retirement is shifting rapidly as we move through 2026. Most people assume that sunshine and low taxes are the only...
‘Much-needed’ talks – Council travels to Tallahassee to discuss water needs
TALLAHASSEE — Three Punta Gorda City Council members thanked state Rep. Vanessa Oliver for seeking $4 million in appropriations for the city’s 2026 budget.
Cape Coral Yacht Club Begins Major Rebuild After Devastating Boathouse Fire
Work crews arrived at Cape Coral Yacht Club this week. They're starting a big rebuilding project after a fire tore through the boathouse. Mayor John Gunter announced that contractors had mobilized on-site, kicking off the removal of charred docks and the replacement of crumbling seawalls. "The city says this work...
7 Southern Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Crash in the Next 12...
Based on Zillow's home price data and industry projections, the following Southern cities are expected to experience sharp price declines in the year ahead.
Charlotte County Sets Calendar for Local Government Meetings Covering Code Compliance to Marine Interests
Residents of Charlotte County looking to stay updated on local government affairs can mark their calendars for a series of meetings scheduled for the first week of February. According to the Charlotte County Government website, the week will kick off with a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing on Wednesday,...
Fishing in unusual spot and what they caught put 2 anglers in hot water:...
Two men are accused of breaking into a Florida Keys aquarium, catching a legally-protected game fish and taking it out of the water, causing its death, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say the pair burglarized Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters around 2:50 a.m. on May 25 and fished in the...
Fruitscapes Nursery takes extra steps to protect tropical crops from cold temps
Cold weather is threatening tropical fruits in Southwest Florida. At Fruitscapes Nursery, workers are using tarps, sprays, and frost cloths to keep sensitive crops alive.
