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Southwest Florida's biggest beer festival kicks off on Oct. 17 as Cape Coral's German American Social Club marks 40 years of Oktoberfest. The festival runs Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 at 2101 S.W. Pine Island Road, drawing 40,000 visitors yearly. "Everyone's just always smiling," said Oktoberfest chairman Ed Freund,...

A Lehigh Acres father said his children are missing class because the bus isn't showing up on time or at all. Fox 4 reached out to the school district to figure out why.

PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA — A 60-year-old Florida man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself and making inappropriate physical contact with an undercover deputy during a sting operation at a Charlotte County park, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Undercover Operation Targets Lewd...

Graduate students provide supervised counseling sessions for as little as $5, addressing barriers to mental health care access in Southwest Florida.

PUNTA GORDA — Planning a late-October wedding and looking to do something unique?

PUNTA GORDA — While it’s usually the place to get food, a local food pantry’s shelves are starting to go hungry themselves.

PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte County Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., county officials announced this week.

Florida pet parents and dog enthusiasts, the quest is on to find the ideal forever home for a sweet pup in need of a new start. Meet Peanut, a charming 5-pound Maltese, who is ready for adoption through Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue. After spending his first year in a kennel and then moving to a local shelter, Peanut...

State records showed that 62 inspections were conducted across Charlotte County in September 2025, with 53 restaurants passing on their first visit. However, 9 establishments failed their initial inspections. One restaurant faced temporary closure, while several others received warnings and administrative complaint...

ENGLEWOOD — As Ella Howell underwent surgery for multiple injuries Friday, a day after being struck by a car in front of Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte County officials discussed whether additional safety measures are needed.