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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cape Coral, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is renewing its push for drivers to follow the state’s Move Over Law after a trooper was seriously injured in a roadside crash on the Cape Coral Bridge. According to...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new bill set to be voted on in Florida’s upcoming legislative session proposes that teachers take an oath to foster nonpartisan learning and uphold the U.S. and Florida constitutions before entering the classroom. Substitute teacher Nayancah Galety expressed concerns about the profession’s...

NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. — A fire reignited at a home along Cutlass Drive on North Captiva Island Tuesday night. Upper Captiva fire commissioner Duncan Rosen confirmed the fire reignited at the same house. A neighbor told Gulf Coast News the whole house burned down. Gulf Coast News is...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – A man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after deputies say he shot and killed his landlord during a physical altercation inside a Port Charlotte home last week. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at about 1:39 p.m. on January 7, 2026, The...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 16-year-old from Cape Coral has been charged with felony criminal mischief after allegedly vandalizing public restrooms at the Pelican Sports Complex, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incident, which resulted in over $1,000 in damages, was captured on security cameras. ...

According to the Gulfshore Business, Downtown Punta Gorda continues to strengthen workforce opportunities in Charlotte County with the approval of The Yard on Olympia, a new outdoor entertainment venue planned for East Olympia Avenue. City Council recently approved key variances for the project, which is expected to...

The old Regal movie theater in Coconut Point could be transformed into apartment buildings as Simon Property Group prepares to present its redevelopment plan to the Village of Estero on Tuesday.

Quality of life in Southwest Florida, they often mention the obvious things first. Sunshine. Warm winters. Access to water. A slower pace. Yet the moments that truly define life here are often quieter and more meaningful. They show up in how neighbors support one another and how organizations work together when...

Kristianna Mrjenovich, a well-known community advocate known as the “Second Chance Queen”, entrepreneur, and founder of the Flutters of Hope Project, has been officially crowned International Ms. North America 2026. The prestigious title recognizes her leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women,...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you’re looking for a heartwarming, toe-tapping night at the theater filled with great music and genuine charm, "Always… Patsy Cline" is a show you’ll want to get on your calendar as it graces the stage of the Florida Repertory Theatre in downtown Fort Myers.