Fort Myers FL

Iguanas took over an abandoned Cape Coral bank following Hurricane Ian. Now crews are demolishing the building off Cape Coral Parkway, to the delight of neighbors.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A convicted felon was arrested in Cape Coral after police say he stole a gun from a residence he was hired to renovate. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to a home in the northwest part of the city on Jan. 15. Officers say that a burglary and a theft of a firearm...

Courtside Steakhouse in Fort Myers failed a routine food inspection on February 5, 2026, requiring a follow-up inspection after inspectors documented 10 violations across safety categories. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation found one high-priority, five intermediate, and four basic...

MURDOCK — Charlotte County commissioners has given the green light to a contractor to clean out hurricane debris from miles of canals throughout the county.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A local man suspected of shooting and killing his landlord has been found incompetent to stand trial. Jordan Patrick Ruddy was evaluated by a court-appointed doctor, and a judge ruled the case could not move forward at this time. Instead, Ruddy was sent to a state hospital for treatment.

PUNTA GORDA — Two people were convicted this month on separate drug-related cases — one involving a death caused by a fentanyl overdose, law enforcement officials reported.

Tuesday, 2-17 Mariner at Jesuit, 7 p.m. Cape Coral 10, Lehigh 2: Colin Thess had two doubles and two RBI, and Jonnathan Rabeiro and Julious Sinboualay drove in two runs each for the Seahawks (2-0). Kellen Engelhart doubled in a run, and Will Cramer added an RBI. Anthony Oquendo was the winning pitcher.

The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest will kick off Feb. 27, with events planned at various venues across the region. The festival will culminate with a Grand Tasting event Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, featuring cuisine from celebrated chefs, exceptional wines, a...

A seemingly endless back-and-forth water dispute that involves Punta Gorda’s ability to supply water to some businesses just won’t go away.

It can be rough when you're a dog or cat without a home. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter has a fun way of bringing people and pets together for a night of play and snuggles through its annual fundraiser, PJs and Paws — A Night at the Shelter. Meow in its sixth year, participants dress in pajamas, often bringing...