Fort Myers FL

The Train 'em Card Club is hosting a Pokémon trading card tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:30–5:30 PM at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library (Room A). Kids ages 6 and up can bring their cards and sleeves to compete in a single-elimination event using only standard cards (regulation marks H, I, and J)....

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County officially celebrated the opening of two brand-new facilities at the same location.

PORT CHARLOTTE — A Sales Tax Focus Group is ranking projects that may be funded by a renewed Charlotte County penny tax up for vote later this year.

A deadly crash on I-75 northbound shuts down lanes near Bayshore Road in Charlotte County at mile marker 154. [CLEARED]. A vehicle crash on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is causing delays just before Michigan Avenue Link. [CLEARED]. Interactive Traffic Map. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest...

Lee County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing this month, with solid full-time and hourly roles across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Bonita Springs. Whether you’re handy with tools, love the outdoors, or want to lead a team, there’s something here for you.

One of the things I value most about United Way’s work is that it is truly community-driven.

Lee County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene. From local delivery routes to long-haul trucking, there are several solid driving jobs open right now — some paying top dollar.

Operational since earlier this year, Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Station 172 at 5171 Sanibel Captiva Road celebrated with a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours for the public on March 27. Irreversible damage in 2022 from Hurricane Ian’s 5-6 feet of storm surge made the 50-year-old station...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A cold front is approaching the region and it will bring changes to our weather pattern with it. It will still be a very warm day with highs in the upper 80s as the front approaches. Wind speeds will increase as will cloud cover as rain chances build in.

Forget the fancy marinas and polished yacht clubs — some of the most memorable meals in Florida happen where real fishermen dock their boats. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach sits right at Fishermans Wharf, giving diners a front-row seat to the working waterfront while feasting on Caribbean-inspired...