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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on Cape Coral Parkway East for approximately eight days to allow crews to complete road work. According to the City of Cape Coral, Lee County Electric Cooperative will reduce westbound traffic on Cape Coral Parkway East to a single lane between Palm Tree Boule

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A woman was arrested early Thursday morning in Lehigh Acres after being accused of DUI with five children in the car, four of whom were not wearing seatbelts. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on SR-82 and...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fre’daysha Ladson, a prep cook at St. Matthew’s House in Fort Myers, has been honored with the 2026 HIRE Hall of Fame Award for her accomplishments, resilience, and impact within the disability and employment community. “For the past 2 years, I have been...

For the past couple of years, Bonita Springs reader Jerry Lenke has been expressing worries to In the Know about the explosion of growth in his part of Southwest Florida , particularly "the added autos" east of I-75. Now, Lenke is checking on "new units on Bonita Beach Road. What’s the latest count?" he asked. "It’s go

FLORIDA — A 26-year-old woman is being sought by authorities in Lee County on charges related to a probation violation involving driving offenses, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers identified the woman as D’Nahzai Latrice Fletcher. She is wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Fort Mye

A few of our favorite chefs and restaurant owners have new spots, and we couldn’t be happier (or more full). Here’s a quick look … Wichcraft We just knew this gourmet sandwich shop was going to be good. After all, it’s owned by Brandon Schewe and Caitlin Emery. They’re the forces behind The Bohemian and Canary Club , w

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of stealing and selling jewelry from Lee County homes she was helping clean. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies were called to a home on May 31 at around 11:27 a.m. The victims told deputies that multiple pieces of

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested after officers say he exposed himself to a victim at a tobacco shop. According to an arrest report, an officer from the Cape Coral Police Department was called to a tobacco shop in the 120 block of Del Prado Boulevard North on Tuesday because someone saw a man exposing h

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is helping high school students explore future career pathways this summer through hands-on camps focused on artificial intelligence, drones, health care, video game design and other emerging industries. Running July 13-31, the camps are designed to introduce students to in-dema

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 53-year-old man was arrested after undercover deputies said they bought cocaine and more than 500 pills from him during a narcotics investigation. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said its Narcotics Unit received multiple tips that Christopher Michael Scalisi was selling drugs throughout