Major projects in Cape Coral are making headway in 2026
Cape Coral is preparing for major construction as the Grove Town Center, Jaycee Park, and $100 million Bimini Square projects advance in 2026.
NATURE TAKES FLIGHT: Punta Gorda park launches bird-friendly garden
PUNTA GORDA — The Peace River Audubon Society and Punta Gorda Isles Green Thumbs are teaming up to dedicate a new “Plants for Birds” garden at Punta Gorda Nature Park, the groups announced this week.
Man jailed on DUI charges following Burnt Store Road crash
PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man is facing several charges following a New Year’s Eve car crash on Burnt Store Road, according to police records.
Step Back in Time — Venezia Renaissance Faire comes to Bonita Springs
If you’ve ever wished you could step out of the everyday and into a world where the clang of steel drowns out your phone notifications, where laughter spills from taverns, and where every corner promises a new adventure, then the Venezia Renaissance Faire is calling your name. This beloved...
Bonita Springs Coffee Shop Combines Specialty Drinks With Vinyl Records and Late-Night Hours
Disco Bean, located in Bonita Springs and offering specialty coffee and retro disco energy, is an exceptional venue. Unlike other cafes, Disco Bean focuses on experiential culture by combining specialty coffees with vinyl culture, creating an environment similar to that of a dance floor. Features at Disco Bean...
Brush fire sparks near homes in Port LaBelle
Florida Forest Service said the fire burned about five acres on Pinetree Circle. The fire burned close to homes, but at this time, FFS said the fire is 100% contained.
FORECAST: Warming trend forecasted through the weekend
Here is your forecast for Thursday, January 1st, 2026. This morning, New Year's Day, we are waking up with lows will start in the 40s, 30s inland, where Frost Advisories are in effect until 9am. Afternoon highs will climb toward 70° with ample sunshine. Tonight, we will once again fall...
Fort Myers Innovation Walk moves forward with master plan development
The walkway will feature sculptures of great innovators, including Edison and Ford. It will connect downtown Fort Myers to Edison Estates.
Terrified Dalmatian shutting down as he turned face to the wall at noisy Florida...
At the Lee County Domestic Animal Services located in Fort Meyers, Florida a one-year-old Dalmatian continues to suffer from kennel stress. The unnamed, one-year-old arrived at the shelter on December 26, 2025 as a stray. His family has not come forward. A shelter volunteer was in tears:. A one-year-old Dalmatian...
Multiple agencies respond to large Charlotte County brush fire
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Multiple agencies battled a nearly 150 acre brush fire in Charlotte County on Friday afternoon. Charlotte County Fire and EMS said it responded to a reported brush fire in the area of Neal Road and Graham Road. That is in northeast Charlotte County, about half an hour south of Arcadia.

















