Gunter: Meetings with Lee County reps bearing fruit
The city of Cape Coral’s outreach to county officials is making headway. Mayor John Gunter said Wednesday that he and City Manager Michael Ilcyczyn have been meeting with County Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner. The group met about six weeks ago, identifying 12-13 items of concern....
Lots of new Florida developments lined up, but what will they drink?
Have you heard of Dry January? It’s a pledge not to drink alcohol for at least a month, a sign of your resolve to change your ways. But what if we made it about water — and changed it into Dry 2026? I ask this because of several relentlessly upbeat stories I’ve seen lately about […]
New waterfront restaurant overlooking Estero Bay makes chic debut
It's not every day that a new waterfront restaurant opens in Southwest Florida. And it's even more rare when it's helmed by a globally renowned chef. You'll get both with Acqua Bistecca, which opened Wednesday, Jan. 21, overlooking Estero Bay at Saltleaf Marina in Bonita Springs. The chic waterfront restaurant is...
Florida Teen Accused Of Shooting Gun In Waffle House Parking Lot Later Found Stabbed
A juvenile accused of firing a gun outside a Florida Waffle House late Saturday night was later found stabbed, prompting a separate investigation, authorities said. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of the Waffle House at 810 Kings Highway in...
Port Charlotte Caregiver Arrested After Stealing More Than $30K From Disabled Vietnam Veteran
A Port Charlotte woman has been arrested after investigators say she stole tens of thousands of dollars in valuables from a disabled Vietnam veteran who was under her care. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began on December 21, 2025, when a Port Charlotte man reported that The...
New Lee Co. Sheriff’s program to support people with developmental disabilities
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new partnership aimed at improving how deputies respond to calls involving individuals with developmental disabilities.
LCSO: Woman dies in shooting; convicted felon arrested
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a woman died Wednesday evening after being shot at a house on Delft Avenue in North Fort Myers.
Two Southwest Florida men killed, one critically injured in Hardee County crash
Two Southwest Florida men were killed and another was critically injured following a crash involving a car and a semi truck Tuesday in Hardee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Daycare chain looks to add eight locations between Pasco and Fort Myers
The Learning Experience, a chain of daycare centers, plans to add eight locations across the region in the next two years and is looking for space. The Deerfield Beach-chain plans a total of 20 new centers in Florida, each of which will be 10,000 square feet and include a 5,000-square-foot playground.
Aging well in Naples and Fort Myers
Two events—one in Naples and another in Fort Myers—are dedicated to helping Southwest Floridians age well. Seniors Blue Book hosts the 14th Annual Preparing for Aging Symposium on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Avenue, North, Naples.
