Fort Myers FL

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Coyotes destroyed the first loggerhead sea turtle nests laid in 2026 on Captiva and the east end of Sanibel Wednesday. According to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, their team did not get to either location in time to apply a screen to help decrease the chance of coyotes destroying the nests.

A three-bedroom ranch in Cape Coral, Florida, that would have drawn a dozen offers over a single weekend in 2022 now sits on the market for six weeks before a buyer bothers to schedule a showing. When someone finally bites, the closing price often lands well below what the seller paid during the pandemic frenzy. […]

Tucked along South Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida, Mel’s Diner is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk through the door. With its retro 1950s decor, friendly staff, and a menu packed with classic American comfort food, this local gem has been winning hearts for decades.

There's a new kid in town. Well, to be more specific: It's a new restaurant. In Florida. Swig quietly opened a new restaurant in Cape Coral May 4. The news didn't stay quiet for long, and a steady stream of customers could be seen popping by the chain restaurant known for its "dirty sodas." ➤ Swig opens in Cape Coral, bringing more 'dirty soda' to...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - Two drivers were arrested for street racing and excessive speeding on Nicholas Parkway, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. On May 5, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a Cape Coral Police officer observed four vehicles traveling at high speeds on Nicholas Parkway West. Using radar, the officer confirmed a speed of 68 mph in a 35 mph zone. The...

The State Attorney's Office announced in a press conference on Wednesday that a multi-year-long Netforce operation has come to an end with 15 people arrested on drug-related charges. According to the SAO in its press conference, "Operation Gulf of America" investigated narcotics trafficking, specifically that coming from Mexico and Puerto...

Craving a milkshake as the weather warms up? Bonita Springs local Brian Wasko and his family are bringing a healthier smoothie and milkshake option to Southwest Florida this year. Connecticut-based Fresh Monkee was created in 2014 by single mother Judy Flynn who wanted to bring real ingredients back to smoothies and shakes. Wasko and his family were on the hunt for a meaningful...

(FORT MYERS, FLORIDA) — In a filing that reads more like a diagnosis, Joey Camp Derangement Syndrome (CDS) has entered the docket in Fort Myers federal court. Call it CDS. Call it litigation fever. Call it what happens when a lawyer sees Joey Camp behind every email, every insult, every shadow, and every inconvenient fact.

A Southwest Florida golf club, which bills itself as the largest member-owned private golf club in Florida, has announced a $110 million clubhouse construction project. Bonita Bay Club, in a statement, calls the endeavor a “significant milestone in the club’s ongoing evolution.” Bonita Bay Club is spread through two campuses, one in Naples and one in Bonita Springs, with a total of five...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested on Sunday after being accused of attacking someone while in possession of a steak knife. According to the Cape Coral Police Department arrest report, officers responded to reports of an assault at around 3:05 p.m. Upon arriving at the residence, officers spoke with Jaxson Williams, 31, and the victim.