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PORT CHARLOTTE — After debating whether to push back school start times in its district, the Charlotte County School Board unanimously voted not to this week.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for construction engineering and inspection services (CEI) for several Lee County Department of Transportation projects to improve roads, sidewalks, bridges and drainage. The $1.7 million contract with Hardesty & Hanover Construction Services LLC...

A report from Gulf Coast News tells the story of a Florida family now facing criminal charges after a middle school student nearly died from a fentanyl overdose at school. Reporter Kendall Brandt said the girl’s parents, Courtney Delaney and Joshua Sanders, appeared in court on child neglect charges after deputies...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 19-year-old Cape Coral resident was arrested following a road rage incident where a firearm was allegedly displayed, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. On March 11, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance near Santa Barbara Boulevard North and...

John Edmonds took his time. And more than a decade in, it’s still a work in progress. But Independent Pub in Cape Coral is finally open, and oh, what a job he’s done. “I bought the building 15 years ago,” he said during a recent chat at his Irish pub on Lafayette Street in South Cape. “I completely renovated it...

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.

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....

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,...

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...

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.