Despite rain chances, region remains hot
RUSKIN — The National Weather Service of Tampa Bay forecasts Charlotte County’s heat index to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the week. Forecaster Jennifer Hubbard said the Saharan Air Layer arriving this weekend may cause temperatures to increase.
Parasite cases reported in Lee, Hillsborough counties as cyclosporiasis spreads across 17 states
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A handful of cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed in Lee and Hillsborough counties as the parasitic illness spreads across at least 17 states, according to Dr. Ron Andari, a gastroenterologist with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. No cases have been reported in Manatee or Sarasota counties. An
Cazaroto Pizza & Pasta in Bonita Springs offers all‑you‑can‑eat Brazilian pizza experience
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Jason Drew brought the welcome wagon "Gulfcoasting" to Cazaroto Pizza & Pasta — Bonita Springs’ newest all‑you‑can‑eat Brazilian pizza and pasta experience, opened just four months ago and already becoming a Gulf Coast gem. Jason met up with owners Fabio...
Rep. Greg Steube tours Hurricane Ian-damaged Fort Myers Yacht Basin to address redevelopment delays
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rep. Greg Steube joined Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson on Tuesday to tour the damaged Fort Myers Yacht Basin, which has remained in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck nearly four years ago. The once-bustling marina now sits empty, with broken signs, cracked decks, and vacant...
Restoration plan under review after Cape Coral mangroves removed without permit
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The South Florida Water Management District has issued a notice of violation to the developers of the Seven Islands project in Cape Coral, halting all ongoing work after mangroves were mistakenly removed from the area. A restoration plan has been submitted to the district and...
Charlotte County deputies evacuate Fairway Dr homes after landlord finds dummy grenade on fuse...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County deputies and the Lee County Sheriff's Office bomb squad responded to a home along Fairway Drive on Monday after a device resembling a hand grenade was found. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a landlord reported discovering a hand grenade on the...
Close call: Photos show Coast Guard rescue near Sanibel Causeway
By all indications, the July 4th holiday weekend was a safe one on the water in and around Southwest Florida. The holiday is traditionally one of the busiest of the year and officials are proactive when it comes to safety, the laws and advising boaters about how to stay out of trouble. There was one incident that had t
Police search for masked suspect in lanai break-in at Fort Myers apartment
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police are searching for assistance in identifying a suspect linked to a lanai break-in at a Fort Myers apartment complex. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, in the early morning hours of June 3 and 4, a man entered a screened-in lanai through a hole in the screen and stole the victim's p
Florida’s Affordable Wetland Preserve Near Cape Coral Is A Wildlife-Filled Gem With A Scenic...
With over 400 miles of waterways, Cape Coral (located between Miami and Tampa) is known for its scenic canals. A little more than 11 miles away from this uniquely beautiful place, you'll find Fort Myers Beach, which is known to be one of Florida's best places for shelling. While there's plenty of fun things to do in th
This Open-Farm Florida Restaurant Feels Like A Countryside Escape With Brie On The Side
Finding a restaurant that offers more than just a meal is rare, but Blossom & Brie in North Fort Myers delivers exactly that. This farm-to-table gem sits on 86 acres of working farmland where you can feed animals, stroll through pastures, and enjoy food made from ingredients grown right on the property. Whether you’re
