Are homes selling in Cape Coral in 2026?
The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly
The DISH: El Estadio Latin Sports Bar & Grill
The Place: El Estadio Latin Sports Bar & Grill, 11491 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 239-689-5952; www.elestadiolatinsportsbar.com. With fútbol fever temporarily taking over the United States, what with the month-long global soccer tournament having come to our continent, perhaps you’re looking for a sports bar at whic
Cape Coral DUI suspect hides in car wash after running from police, officers say
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested Wednesday night after being accused of drunk driving and attempting to escape police by hiding in a car wash. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to reports of a reckless driver near the 2400 block of Santa Barbara Boulevard South at around
Widespread rain and storms expected Thursday afternoon and evening
FORT MYERS, Fla. — While we started our Thursday with a dry and sunny morning, widespread storms are expected to develop and wash through the Gulf Coast as we head through the afternoon and evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for a hot and humid early...
Cape Coral swatting call leads to massive police response, later revealed as hoax
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A 911 call on June 14 reporting a violent hostage situation at a home on Southwest 22nd Court near Trafalgar Parkway in Cape Coral led to a significant police response, but authorities later determined the call was a swatting hoax. "I'm going to kill everyone,"...
Charlotte County firefighter Jay Sanders’ tissue donation advances cancer research at Moffitt
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. “Jay” Sanders Jr., who served Charlotte County for more than 35 years, died June 18 after what the agency described as occupational cancer. After his death, Sanders was transported to Moffitt Cancer Center to donate tissue for cancer research. Sanders’ donation...
Suspects charged in January robbery of Cape Coral jewelry store, DOJ says
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The suspects accused of breaking into a Cape Coral jewelry store and holding the manager at gunpoint in February have been charged in a superseding indictment, according to the Department of Justice. According to court documents, the defendants, Ivel Sanchez Rivera, Osmani Barrios Carrera, Yunior...
Florida Man Jumps Off Gas Station Roof, Then Learns Ponds Aren’t Great Hiding Spots
A Florida man’s alleged attempt to pull off a rooftop burglary at a Fort Myers gas station ended in a rather soggy arrest. Deputies say that in an attempt to get away from the cops, ... Read more
Training the next generation of physicians and pharmacists
This July, Lee Health proudly welcomes its largest class of resident physicians, who will begin training through Florida State University College of Medicine programs in Internal Medicine (established in 2022), Family Medicine (established in 2012), and newly launched programs in Transitional Year and Obstetrics and Gy
Tsunami alerts cancelled after large Venezuela earthquake
FORT MYERS, Fla. — All tsunami alerts in the Caribbean have been cancelled following a large earthquake in northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 that prompted the tsunami concerns happened at approximately 6:04 p.m. Eastern Time. The quake's epicenter was located ab
