Charlotte County ready for next step in parking ban issue
MURDOCK — After passing a resolution, sending letters to state representatives and talking to Lee County commissioners, Charlotte County commissioners are now considering filing for a legal injunction against Lee County for the impacts of limiting public parking on its portion of Gasparilla Island.
Southwest Florida Law Firm Teams Up With Marines for Yearly Holiday Toy Drive
A Southwest Florida legal team, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A, joins forces with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots until Dec. 15, 2025. The partnership, now in its 19th year, aims to surpass the previous collection of 87,081 toys for local kids. Last year, kids in...
City says Cape Coral Yacht Club rebuild expected cost jumps to $225 million
Cape Coral's yacht club rebuild costs have soared to $225 million and the City says that doesn't include the cost of the pier. Citizens have expressed concerns over the big price tag.
LPA Approves New Times Square Building
Property owner Carlos Chavez took the first major step to building back the first new structure in Times Square. The LPA unanimously approved Chavez’ 3-story structure which will include a mobile ice cream unit on the ground floor and 2 floors of residential that the family will use on the 2nd and 3rd floors....
City seeking developer proposals for Bimini Basin East redevelopment
The city of Cape Coral is seeking proposals for Bimini Basin East, a hoped-for multi-use development project to be built on city-owned acreage in the South Cape. “The City of Cape Coral is seeking proposals from interested and qualified firms experienced in Florida to redevelop Bimini Basin East, which comprises...
Petition: Ban This Florida Man from Ever Owning Animals Again
A horrifying video from Fort Myers, Florida, shows a man slamming a small dog against a wall while it cries out in pain. He allegedly hit and even knelt on the terrified animal as it lay on the ground — all in broad daylight. The footage is deeply disturbing and reveals a shocking lack of empathy. Authorities...
Florida TikToker Who Posted Target Theft Video Arrested Again for Fleeing Police
A Cape Coral woman known for posting a viral TikTok video showing herself stealing from a Target store is back behind bars after police say she ran from officers during a traffic stop.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, 23-year-old TikTok creator Marlena Velez was arrested Sunday after officers found her...
Investigation underway at arcades, Miscue Lounge in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating multiple locations across the county, including Miscue Lounge, Vegas Knights and Royal Arcade.
School leaders say ‘gas smell’ at Cape High caused by stink bomb prank
The Lee County School District says the source of a "gas smell" inside of Cape Coral High School has been linked to a prank started by two students.
Charlotte County gets closer to rebuilding El Jobean Pier
The El Jobean Pier is set to make a comeback in Charlotte County, soon. Here's what happened in Tuesday's meeting.
