Realtors Say Retirees Should Avoid Buying in These 9 Florida Suburbs in the Next...
Picking the wrong home in retirement could spell disaster for your finances. Here's a look at cities to avoid when buying in Florida, according to realtors.
Florida Is Growing. Charlotte County Is Building the Workforce for What Comes Next.
Florida’s labor market continues to add jobs, giving businesses another reason to keep the state in the location conversation. According to Florida Commerce, Florida gained 59,000 jobs from August 2025 to August 2026. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5% in August. For companies considering a Flor
Rollover crash snarls traffic on I-75 south in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A rollover crash was reported on southbound Interstate 75 near the Peace River Bridge in Charlotte County. The crash happened just before Harbor View Road at Exit 187, according to Florida Highway Patrol dispatch. At least one person was injured. The person’s condition was not...
Man accused of robbing Lehigh Acres fruit stand, owner says he’s facing $20K loss
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres fruit stand owner says a man armed with a knife stole $20,000 from their business, leaving the family facing a significant financial setback. Aaron Reza, the owner of Super B Produce on Meadow Road, said the man, identified as Eberr Jaimes, showed...
3 women accused of vandalizing car with eggs and condiments in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Three women in Cape Coral are accused of vandalizing an ex-friend's car and home with eggs, milk, and condiments, leading to property damage and criminal charges. Michael Santiago, a Cape Coral resident, shared his thoughts on how he would have handled the situation. "Definitely not...
Man accused of breaking into Cape Coral home, claiming ownership, attempting to start a...
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A North Fort Myers man was arrested Saturday after being accused of burglary at a Cape Coral home that he claimed was his rightful property before he then attempted to commit arson. >>Watch: Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast above. According to the Cape...
ERPD Recovers Missing Girl from Florida
On Monday, September 28, the East Ridge Police Department successfully assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chattanooga Police Department in the recovery of a missing 13-year-old female from Lee County, Florida. The breakthrough in the multi-state investigation occurred when investigators utilized Autom
Fort Myers man wanted on dozens of child exploitation charges in Louisiana arrested in...
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Fort Myers man wanted in Louisiana on dozens of charges related to the alleged production of child sexual abuse material involving children under 13 was arrested in Cape Coral after a joint effort between the Cape Coral Police Department, the FBI, and the Louisiana State Police.
Charlotte County Man, 38, Busted Dancing Naked by Roadside, Blames Drug Blackout
Piper Rd. & Henry St. — Reported Public-Exposure Incident Area. A 38-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after Charlotte County deputies say they found him naked and touching himself near Piper Road and Henry Street, in an incident he later told investigators he could not remember because he had blacked out
Fort Myers police seek assistance in locating missing teen
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teen. According to FMPD, 17-year-old Dezzira Hum was last seen on September 27 at around 10:59 p.m. in the 3600 block of Central Avenue in Fort Myers. She was seen wearing a gray sweater with the word "Lifeguard" writ
