Hungry Beachgoers Have Trusted These 8 Florida Burger Joints For The Best Beach-Town Burgers
There is something about a good burger after a morning at the beach that just hits different. Florida is packed with coastal towns where casual burger spots have built loyal followings over the years, from busy boardwalks to quiet fishing communities. This list rounds up eight beach-area burger joints across...
Cape Coral and Tampa Face Over 3 Inches of Rain This Week as Wet...
TAMPA, FLORIDA — A wet pattern will grip much of Florida and the Gulf Coast over the coming week, with the National Blend of Models forecasting total rainfall as high as 3.33 inches in Cape Coral and 3.1 inches in Tampa by 1 p.m. CT Saturday, September 5, according to the latest forecast guidance.
When the power grid fails and cell towers go dark
When a major hurricane strikes Southwest Florida, cell networks quickly overload, internet services collapse, and power grids fail. In those critical post-storm hours, one form of communication reliably holds the line: Amateur Radio. The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (FMARC) is urging local residents to build ult
Fort Myers woman accused of no-showing probation check-in after arrest for stealing meat from...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers woman has a new warrant out for her arrest after she was accused of violating the terms of her probation, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says that Paulette Gary, 58, was initially arrested after she stole meat from a...
Sanibel Reviews Affordable Housing Rules Amid Fair Housing Concerns
The grant that Lee County awarded to Community Housing & Resources’ Riverview II project has raised questions about Sanibel’s affordable housing program and whether it meets the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The grant is subject to a related set of nondiscrimination requirements, and Lee County...
USPS decides to permanently close post office – two years after suspending vital service
THE US Postal Service is shutting the doors for good on a post office that’s been in limbo for almost two years. Officials confirmed The Orchards Mall location in Benton Township, Michigan, won’t be reopening, according to the Herald-Palladium. The branch was first suspended back in September 2023,...
Lehigh Acres man accused of refusing drug test, violating terms of probation for possession...
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man is wanted after being accused of violating the terms of his probation by refusing a drug test, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says that John Monforto, 27, was initially arrested during a traffic stop, where deputies say they...
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain For Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecasts warm and humid conditions with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the Tampa Bay region and Southwest Florida today, Saturday, August 29, 2026. Rain coverage increases over the weekend as flow turns more easterly. National Weather
Crews battle fire at church in Buckingham
BUCKINGHAM, Fla. — Crews are battling a massive fire at a church on Buckingham Road in Buckingham on Friday night. According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, the fire went through the roof of the church, and crews are still at the scene working to extinguish the fire.
Palo Alto County reports felony exploitation arrest, prison sentence and minor-related charges
The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office released details on three separate cases, including a felony financial exploitation arrest, a prison sentence and charges involving a minor. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
