Fort Myers FL

PUNTA GORDA — With other area law enforcement agencies receiving pay hikes, Punta Gorda Police officers are some of the lowest paid in the region, officials say.

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? The Gulf Coast Humane Society and Lee County Domestic Animal Services in Fort Myers have several wonderful dogs waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

The death of Pasquale Santucci Jr. has left a deep and lasting impact on his family, friends, and the broader community, as details continue to emerge following a tragic car accident. While authorities are still working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash, the loss itself has already resonated...

An insurer is asking a federal court to void a $29 million Hurricane Ian claim it says was deliberately delayed and fraudulently inflated. The Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company filed the action on March 26, 2026, in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Aspen FM, LLC,...

It opened quietly. Well, at least it tried to. “All we did was unlock the door,” owner Gordon Stojkoski said of Aqua’s new location in Cape Coral . “That night we had 150 reservations by 4 or 5 (p.m.), just by word of mouth.” And word kept spreading and spreading, so much so in fact, that the fine dining seafood and...

FLORIDA — A traffic stop for texting while driving led to the seizure of a large amount of narcotics and the arrest of a Fort Myers man, according to police. The Fort Myers Police Department said the stop occurred March 25 along the Palm Beach Boulevard corridor during a proactive patrol by Special Enforcement...

The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (FMARC) is making it easier for individuals to obtain a ham radio license, also known as an amateur radio license, with monthly exams conducted by a local team of Volunteer Examiners (VEs). The exams take place by reservation on the first Thursday of every month at the Tice...

In a surprising turn of events, Charlotte County leaders decided to lift their burn ban with a 4-1 vote, taking a bold stance as the rest of Southwest Florida, including neighboring Lee, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties, remains under fire restrictions. This decision allows residents to burn yard waste and light...

A 38-year-old Nakomis man, John Slodyczka, allegedly chased multiple people at Blind Pass Beach Tuesday night while threatening them with a machete, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Deputies detained Slodyczka after he refused to exit his Jeep. He showed signs of impairment and had a half-empty...

The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration at the opening of the new $3 million Harkey Sea Turtle Complex on Sanibel. The new facility at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road replaces the old complex demolished by Hurricane Ian in 2022. “When I speak of the ‘blessings of Ian,’...