Fort Myers FL

Florida Repertory Theatre presents “The Queen of Bingo” in the intimate ArtStage Studio Theatre May 27 – June 14. Tickets start at $67 and may be purchased online at floridarep.org or by calling the box office at 239-332-4488. This delightful, zany and interactive comedy by Jeanne Michels...

Florida Teen Locked Up After Jury Hands Down Verdict – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) A jury in Fort Myers delivered a guilty verdict on Monday against Thomas Stein, the 17-year-old accused in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. The panel found him responsible for first-degree felony murder and three counts of ... Read more The post...

The Charlotte County Commission has reinstated a countywide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing drought conditions, elevated fire risk, and the potential for extreme fire behavior throughout Charlotte County and Southwest Florida. The burn ban was recommended by Charlotte County Fire & EMS Fire Chief Matthew McElroy, who advised...

May 6–12 is National Nurses Week — a time to celebrate the compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication of our nurses. According to Gallup, nursing is the most trusted profession in the United States and has been every year except one since 1999. This recognition reflects the deep appreciation patients and communities have for nurses’ expertise, advocacy, commitment and the meaningful relationships they build each...

PUNTA GORDA — Gilchrist Park was blooming Saturday, as hundreds of plant lovers roamed the rows of potted plants at the 22nd annual Hibiscus Festival, held in Punta Gorda.

Since he began growing citrus six years ago, Daryl Zelek has attended the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo every year. He’ll be back again this year, and this time he’s bringing his wife so she can attend the vegetable seminars. The couple has already booked their stay at the Luminary Hotel and are looking forward to coming to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort...

Housing prices fell in 39 of the 129 largest urban markets in the country during the first quarter of 2026. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida, records the most drastic drop with a 9% year-over-year decrease, placing the median price at USD 341,250. The 18% increase in homeowners’ insurance, which averages USD...

Attention community caretakers, there will be a beach cleanup. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, even kids. What will be picked up? Only non-organic material is picked up: Plastic, paper, straws, food wrappers, cigarette butts and general trash! Do not remove sea life or naturally occurring marine debris. The...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man was arrested for DUI after crashing his vehicle into bushes and falling into a canal, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. On May 3, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of NE 34th Lane after reports of a man exiting his vehicle and falling into a canal. Witnesses reported seeing...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide enforcement operation on May 1, 2026, specifically targeting impaired driving. The operation, which took place from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., resulted in a total of 76 citations, according to a press release from the department. Officers conducted 74 traffic stops, issuing 22 warnings, 20 speed citations, and 50 moving citations...