Fort Myers FL

To the delight of vendors and shoppers alike, an indoor/outdoor weekly market has launched from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Punta Gorda. The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (PGICA) — a 501(C)3 nonprofit community organization at 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda — will provide the market location.

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after deputies said he moved out of his Fort Myers home and left behind his two dogs — one of which died in the July heat.

1-year-old Chloe was found dead in her cage and 6-year-old Princess had to be euthanized. The sheriff's office has charged the owner with animal cruelty.

Mike and Dawn Miller have announced that Saturday, November 8th will be the official grand opening of The Whale, 37 months after Hurricane Ian destroyed the old restaurant. The Miller’s purchased the popular beach hangout months before the storm and have been working on rebuilding for several years. They also...

Police are investigating a shooting at a duplex in southwest Cape Coral. There are no injuries, but police said a neighbor's vehicle was shot. At this time, several people are detained.

PINE MANOR, Fla. (CBS12) — A convicted felon has been accused of animal cruelty and abandonment after his two bulldogs were found in horrific conditions, resulting in the tragic death of one dog from heat stress, while the other was left to suffer in filth. The Lee County Sheriff's...

Winners Pix – Tammie Wilkerson • Website: www.winnerspix.com. Dog Reg: GCHB Bluecrush Renaissance Man Of Edbrios [Dog]. Owner: E Hart-Hansen, P O’Brien, J Agnew & B Hansen. Breeder: J Agnew, E Hart-Hansen & B Hansen. Reserve Dog Reg: GCHB Huntwood’s Roxanne Don’t Put On The Red Light...

A Hampton Inn & Suites is coming to Fort Myers. Vision Hospitality Group, a Chattanooga, Tennessee hotel developer and manager, has bought a 2.51-acre parcel at the Gulf Coast Town Center. It paid $2.1 million for the property located between Connors Steak & Seafood and LA Fitness at 17100 Royal Queen Blvd. and 10066...

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Heads up, commuters: if you're planning to navigate through Peachland Boulevard tomorrow, prepare to adjust your route. A segment of the westbound lane between Yorkshire Street and Dorchester Street is scheduled to shut down from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to construction work by Irby Construction, which includes setting a...