Sweet Tomatoes is Making a Comeback in 2026 with Florida Location
Sweet Tomatoes is planning to make a comeback with its Fort Myers spot in 2026. The location at 14080 S Tamiami Trail was a favorite dining choice before the pandemic. The restaurant was situated in South Fort Myers until it shut down in 2020. The Fort Myers location is undergoing...
Cops: Man left scene after striking teen on E-bike
PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Punta Gorda man, accusing him of leaving the scene of a crash where a minor was injured.
3 To Know: Crocodile warning; RSW sets record; new flamingos in Naples
1. NOT JUST GATORS: FWC warns tourists about crocodiles. State wildlife officials are warning tourists about Florida’s American crocodile population. “As seasonal residents return to Florida for the winter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds everyone to enjoy Florida’s unique wildlife...
Punta Gorda mom sues fraternity for son’s death after alleged hazing
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The family of an 18-year-old University of Texas freshman who died by suicide in January 2024 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Sigma Chi fraternity’s national chapter and individual members, alleging abuse and hazing. Sheri Roberts Updike said she discovered photos on...
Lee County cracks down: $225 fines now issued for passing stopped school buses
Lee County is now issuing $225 fines to drivers who pass stopped school buses as new bus cameras catch hundreds of violations daily. Safety officials urge drivers to follow the law.
‘Steady’ and ‘loving’; family, community mourns Lt. William Garlick
BABCOCK RANCH — Along with being a Charlotte County Sheriff’s lieutenant, William Garlick was also the “go-to” guy for “cuddles and boo-boo prevention.”
This Tiny Pizzeria In Florida Serves Up The Best Burrata Pizza You’ll Ever Taste
Tucked away on a Fort Myers street corner, beneath a bright orange sign that glows like a beacon for cheese lovers, Uncle Rico’s Pizza has been quietly creating the kind of food that makes Floridians willingly sit in I-75 traffic for hours. The unassuming storefront with its handful of...
A Verizon outage due to a fiber issue impacted customers in Cape Coral, Fort...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Verizon customers in Cape Coral and Fort Myers were experiencing issues with cell service and data on Dec. 7 after the company said a fiber issue disrupted wireless service. A Verizon spokesperson confirmed that the outage has been resolved. "A fiber issue that impacted wireless...
4 Florida Communities Built Hurricane-Proof Homes—and Put Them to the Test
As costs rise and prices fall in Florida, these communities have something special that keeps them in demand.
Neighbors Network helps ‘silvers’ age in our own homes | Opinion
In response to the important front-page article “Silver Tsunami” which appeared in the Sunday, 11/23/25 News-Press edition, I’d like to introduce an organization that views "silver tsunami" not as a crisis but as an extraordinary opportunity for Lee County. Neighbors Network of Lee County (NNLC) is building a network...
