Fort Myers woman accused of holding child underwater at Central Florida hotel pool pleads...
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Tiffany Griffith, a Fort Myers woman accused of holding a 6-year-old child underwater at a hotel pool in Kissimmee, has pleaded no contest to a child abuse charge. According to court documents, Griffith entered a no-contest plea on June 3. Griffith pled no contest to...
6.1-magnitude earthquake near Mantua, Cuba causes shaking to be felt across Florida
The effects of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake near Mantua, Cuba, were felt across Florida, as residents of the Gulf Coast reported feeling shaking. Viewers from Lee and Collier counties called about feeling shaking this afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake occurred at approximately 2 p.m. According
Food Truck Park Breaks Ground
Another ground breaking event was held on Fort Myers Beach Monday. Access 26 Food Truck Park is expected to be open later this year. The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved the project over a year ago. Watch our LIVE broadcast of the ground breaking ceremony on our YouTube channel...
Winkler Avenue traffic improvement project inches closer to completion
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Crews are working to complete a new intersection at Aldermans Walk Boulevard and Winkler Avenue in Fort Myers, part of a traffic improvement project designed to reduce congestion, improve access, and prepare the corridor for future growth. Jillian Filipski, a resident of the Lindsford community...
‘Never forgotten’: Florida WWII hero laid to rest more than 80 years later
A Florida World War II hero was laid to rest Monday after he had been missing for more than 80 years.
Cape Coral couple feels tremors from Cuba earthquake
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Keith and Tracy Vautherot, residents of Cape Coral, felt tremors from a 6.1-magnitude earthquake near Cuba around 2 p.m. Monday, with Keith estimating the shaking lasted 6 to 10 seconds while Tracy believed it was longer. Keith described the moment, saying, “My wife is on...
Witness tip leads to arrests in North Fort Myers antique mall silverware theft case
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers duo was arrested on Saturday after being accused of stealing a set of silverware from a shop on May 26. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, on May 27, deputies responded to The Paris Market Antique Mall in North Fort Myers after the owner, Sandi Rubino
Charlotte County, FL, Restaurants With the Most Inspection Violations in May 2026
State records show that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 64 restaurants in Charlotte County during the last 30 days. Of those establishments, 55 passed their first inspection, while nine failed to meet standards initially and required additional attention before meet
Listen Up, Little Theater Lovers
That children’s favorite shiny, shimmering fish, Rainbow Fish, comes to life on stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater for select matinees from Friday, June 5 to Friday, June 19, 2026. “This vibrant, family-friendly production is filled with music, movement, and meaningful lessons,” says Social Media & Marketing Coordin
Teen accused of armed robbery at Bonita Springs smoke shop caught in Alabama after...
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A teen accused of robbing a Bonita Springs vape shop was caught in Alabama after leading law enforcement on a chase, deputies say. >>Video above: Previous coverage from June 5, 2026. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies began investigating an armed robbery at...

















