Fort Myers FL

PUNTA GORDA — Say “I do” through Dec. 31 at Roger D. Eaton, Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller’s “Winter Wonderland” wedding ceremony room at the Charlotte County Justice Center, 350 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.

Three-vehicle collision near Lee Boulevard intersection left one dead and another seriously injured before 1 a.m. Friday.

Homebuyers dreaming of lower costs and better weather are looking to Florida metros for a fresh start.

Two Florida teenagers are now facing vehicular homicide charges after what investigators describe as a high-speed street race that ended with a man dead and a family shattered. Police say the drivers pushed their cars past 90 m on a busy Cape Coral corridor, then left the scene while the victim’s SUV sat crumpled...

Fast-growing grocer Aldi is holding a trio of grand opening events around the region Friday, at stores that used to house Winn-Dixie supermarkets in North Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Venice. In addition, two more Winn-Dixie-turned-Aldi stores are set to open next week. Ribbon-cuttings, according to a statement,...

Those looking to showcase their skills in the realm of art can take their talents to downtown Fort Myers next week as part of an annual event. The Battle of the Arts, presented by Artsemble Underground, ignites Music Walk in Fort Myers and marks the official kickoff to the Southwest Florida Mural Festival.

Since the waters of the North Pole are too frozen for boat parades, Santa leaves that yearly responsibility up to his tropical teams in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. This year, both communities organized a fantastic holiday event. The family-friendly events are unique to Southwest Florida and kick off the...

Fort Myers told its Economic Development Director to push ahead with plans for a Saturday farmers market during a Dec. 8, 2025, workshop. The market launches Jan. 17 and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April. The venture might expand to year-round if it succeeds, according to Economic...

PUNTA GORDA — Chabad of Charlotte County will illuminate a large public menorah at the community center that was burned by an accused arsonist earlier this year, temple leaders announced.

Drug Trafficking Cases Lead to Major Sentences After Narcotics Unit Investigations. [Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office ] – The local Narcotics Unit has secured significant prison sentences and guilty pleas in three recent, high-profile drug trafficking cases, reinforcing the unit’s commitment to thorough evidence...