FGCU doubles mental health interns to expand affordable counseling services
Graduate students provide supervised counseling sessions for as little as $5, addressing barriers to mental health care access in Southwest Florida.
Clerk of Court plans Halloween wedding event
PUNTA GORDA — Planning a late-October wedding and looking to do something unique?
HUNGRY SHELVES: Food pantry needs more food
PUNTA GORDA — While it’s usually the place to get food, a local food pantry’s shelves are starting to go hungry themselves.
Charlotte County Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 8
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.
Meet Peanut, an adorable Maltese pup in need of a loving forever home; Ready...
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...
Charlotte County, FL restaurants with most violations, one closed temporarily: September 2025
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...
Lemon Bay High School student recovering after crash
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.
TikTok influencer accused of shoplifting arrested again for violating probation
A TikTok influencer who was previously arrested for shoplifting from Target and posting a haul of the stolen items on the social media app landed behind bars again for violating her probation. Marlena Velez, 23, was arrested in November 2024 for allegedly stealing about $500 worth of items by scanning...
13-year-old girls arrested in SW Florida for allegedly stealing guns and cars
Two 13-year-olds were arrested this week in Cape Coral in connection with a series of car burglaries and for allegedly stealing a vehicle and guns, authorities said. The Cape Coral Police Department said officers responded to several reports between Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 of overnight vehicle burglaries in several...
Worcester to Fort Myers nonstop service returns October 27th
Posted by Commute & Travel (Sponsor: Fuller RV) Thu at 6:30 PM - Filed in Commute & Travel - #jetblue #Worcester Regional Airport #Fort Myers - 2,276 views. Get ready to put your seatbacks and tray tables in their full, upright and locked position as JetBlue is about to resume its flights from Worcester Regional...

















