Cape Coral man charged with DUI manslaughter after fatal crash
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man has been charged with DUI manslaughter following a fatal two-vehicle crash on February 22, 2026, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. At approximately 1:05 a.m., officers responded to the crash near Beach Parkway West, where an orange pickup truck had overturned,...
Legends Golf & Country Club Unveils $ 9.6 Million Garl Nix Transformation
FORT MYERS, Florida – Just in time for the new year, Legends Golf & Country Club celebrated its grand reopening after a nine-month renovation project led by Ron Garl and Rickie Nix of Garl Nix Golf Course Design.. The course, which closed mid-April 2025 for a comprehensive modernization project,...
Best weekend things to do in Naples: Blues guitarist, Nate Bargatze
Check out a popular comedian at Hertz Arena, attend a free concert or hear a blues guitarist in Bonita. What else is going on? Check out our events calendar , where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more. And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top...
Judge denies Mark Sievers’ motion to vacate conviction and death sentence
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A judge has denied Mark Sievers' motion to vacate his conviction and death sentence for orchestrating the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers, in 2015. The document was filed with the clerk's office Tuesday. Sievers was found guilty of paying two men to carry...
Uninvited and tipsy guest discovered in couple’s lanai, Charlotte deputies say
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Port Charlotte man was arrested Feb. 19 after he entered the lanai of a stranger’s home, fell in the pool and then asked homeowners for French fries and a towel, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect also told deputies he...
At least 25 flights canceled today at RSW airport in Fort Myers
As the Northeast U.S. begins to dig out from a powerful blizzard , more than two dozen flights in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers were canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 24, according to FlightAware . The blizzard caused over 2,000 U.S. flights to be canceled Tuesday, with the bulk of...
This Quirky Ice Cream Shack In Florida Will Take You Straight Back To Childhood...
Picture a giant waffle cone building where the Florida sun meets swirls of soft serve and childhood memories. Twistee Treat in Fort Myers has that just-right mix of retro charm and simple, feel-good flavors. You will find generous scoops, quick service, and prices that still feel like a neighborhood treat.
Arrest made in the death of Stephen Lepore
(WBRE/WYOU) — A fugitive wanted in Pennsylvania for his role in the murder of Stephen Lepore back in 2012 has been arrested in Florida. Brian “Sonny” Hewson was arrested on February 20 after he was found in Florida with charges of homicide for the murder case of Stephen Lepore that occurred in August 2012, according...
Abandoned railroad could become trail under $60 million deal
A $60M deal could turn 11.4 miles of abandoned railroad into a linear park connecting Estero to Collier County. The participating local agencies must decide if they'll move ahead by the end of March.
COLUMN: Basic training next step for CHS band leader
Tommy Bunnens was a senior at Charlotte High School when he first got a glimpse of the future he wanted.

















