Fort Myers FL

If you love a good burger battle, listen up: the fast-food wars just hit a whole new level! Whataburger is officially in town, launching its first-ever Gulf Coast spot in Fort Myers. The lines have been absolute madness, but our friend Brianda Villegas braved the crowds just for a taste.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A road rage incident caught on video on Daniels Parkway near Timber Creek Drive in Lee County left a driver shaken after another motorist stopped traffic to throw a drink at his car. The victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous due to safety concerns,...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two men were arrested by officers with the Florida SouthWestern State College Police after they were accused of starting a fight in the middle of a class. Officers say that on Tuesday, they were dispatched to the scene of an active physical fight between two people who were part of a group of five in

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Lehigh Acres ended in a crash that sent a passenger to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP says that early Wednesday morning, troopers conducted a traffic stop on 40th Street Southwest and Sara...

It’s just the beginning. UNIV Hospitality of Fort Myers, LLC, recently bought Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at Bell Tower. A Fort Myers staple since late 2010, it’s the Brooklyn-style pizzeria’s only Southwest Florida location and one of just four in the state. But that’s about to change. Led by Gary Patel and Anil Harkhani, UNI

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — According to court records, the victims told deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office that they were referred to this contractor, Vasiliy Knodratyuk, 36, by the contractor who installed their windows. In 2025, Knodratyuk was reportedly scheduled to do extensive exterior work and interi

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A Port Charlotte Batteries Plus store went up in flames on Tuesday afternoon. According to a Gulf Coast News crew at the scene, the store, located in the Murdock Plaza at 1690 South Tamiami Trail, caught fire Tuesday after 1 p.m. Video from the scene shows flames coming through the roof of the bu

Seafood is never closer to its source than when it comes straight off a fishing boat. This Florida market gets exactly that kind of shrimp, arriving fresh every single morning. Boats unload just steps away, meaning shrimp reaches the counter within hours of leaving the water. Regulars know to check...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Heavy rains submerged streets in Cape Coral Monday night. Neighbors say floodwater covered Southwest 29th Street in Cape Coral, and some of that water is still lingering in yards and driveways. "As far down as you can see, there was people out here walking in...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers nurse has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading no contest to charges related to failing to properly monitor a child in her care in Cape Coral. An arrest report states that Sharlene Pflugrad was responsible for monitoring a child...