Fort Myers FL

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Wendy’s is offering a six-figure salary to one lucky fast-food fan willing to taste and talk about its menu. The burger chain announced it is searching nationwide for a "Chief Tasting Officer," a remote role that pays $100,000 a year. The person selected will sample Wendy’s menu items, provide...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has issued blanket trespass orders for areas around Cook Brown Road and a location referred to as the “Power Lines,” the agency announced. The sheriff’s office cited recent disturbances in the area as the reason for the orders,...

Key takeaway: Several national retailers announced store closings to start the year, raising questions about the state of the industry. Core challenge: The industry is driven by consumers who may be feeling skittish about spending money because of economic uncertainty. What’s next: An uptick, likely slight, of...

A month after he changed his plea, a former Lee Health employee learned his fate after officials found he stole heart monitors and sold them online. Ricardo Rodrigues, 57, of Lehigh Acres, on Feb. 19 pleaded no contest to second-degree grand theft. As part of the plea deal, Assistant State Attorney the same day...

The City of Cape Coral reports significant recovery in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer thanks to the Utilities Extension Project (UEP) and the transition of existing wells to centralized water service. The aquifer’s water level has risen above the Maximum Developable Limit (MDL) of -83.01 feet, marking a major milestone for...

PORT CHARLOTTE — It’s a place where heavily tattooed bikers mesh well with 1980s grandmothers.

ROTONDA WEST — About 200 residents gathered at the Rotonda West Community Center on Friday to talk about they can do about apartment complexes planned for their neighborhood.

The Southwest Florida dining scene is all over the foodie map. We pretty much have it all here — from fine dining waterfront wonders to hidden strip mall mom and pops. Some restaurants have been around for decades, while others suddenly spring up out of nowhere. Sifting through it all, we’re going to take a moment...

PUNTA GORDA — Friends and family are rallying around a Punta Gorda couple who lost their home in a fire.

Senior Friendship Centers (SFC) has received a grant from The Salah Foundation to strengthen its Friendship at Home program by expanding critical assistance for low-income, homebound seniors across Southwest Florida. The support will enable SFC to assemble and deliver more than 1,000 food and cleaning supply bags to...