Fort Myers FL

One of two teens accused in the shooting death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller in Cape Coral seeks to exclude a recorded conversation and graphic material at trial. Thomas Stein, now 18, of North Fort Myers, faces one count of first-degree murder and three count of attempted armed robbery in the March 17, 2024,...

Uncle Rico's Pizza will grow into the spot next door at 2962 Cleveland Ave. The Fort Myers restaurant will balloon from 900 to 1,900 square feet. Owners Enrico and Cira Aguila plan to wrap up work in May or June. Perpetual Paint Supplies used to occupy that 1,000-square-foot area. The...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thirteen-time Grammy-winning artist John Legend announced he will be performing at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on March 20, 2026. Legend announced the show as a stop on his "An Evening of Songs & Stories" tour, which kicks off in Clearwater, Florida, on March 18.

A Cape Coral man was arrested after police say a stolen vehicle investigation tied him to credit card fraud. Blake Riollano, 19, had been charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, fraudulent use of a credit card and criminal use of personal identification information, all third degree felonies. According...

PUNTA GORDA — “Catastrophic” is how Charlotte County commissioners described some of the proposed state bills to eliminate property taxes in Florida.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Multiple arrests were made after a gun was fired outside of a Port Charlotte Waffle House. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a Waffle House on Kings Highway in reference to reports of a suspect who had fired a gun on Jan. 17.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Visiting Angels caregiver is accused of stealing cash, coins and jewelry from an elderly, disabled man in Charlotte County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the victim reported valuables missing from a Winchester gun safe at his Port Charlotte home. Court records...

Charlotte County workforce connections often start with a quick hello and a useful introduction. On January 15, 2026, SWFL Rotary hosted a Business Networking Social at the Lakehouse Restaurant in Babcock Ranch. Professionals from across Southwest Florida attended to connect and share ideas. In addition, the event...

As we reported earlier this month, former Town of Fort Myers Beach Council member Bill Veach made what he called an “offer” to the Town Council; appoint Tom Brady to former Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt’s seat and he would drop his appeal of John King’s successful recall fight. King called it blackmail. Here’s what the...

Saint Michael Lutheran School will hold its eighth annual Touch-a-Truck event, presented by Drake Ready Mix and Dynamic Equipment Group, this Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The free family event is open to the public and will take place at the Saint Michael Lutheran School...