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.
Wetzel’s Pretzels opens bakery in Lehigh Acres, Florida
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 2523 Lee Blvd., according to a press release. The restaurant is under the helm of Mitul Chonati and Hitesh Barvaliya, veteran restaurant operators...
SWFL schools boost security after non-credible threats reported
The Lee County School District and multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to statewide swatting calls that have also impacted schools in the Southwest Florida community.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kicks Off Free Book Program for Lee County Kids Up...
Starting this fall, young children in Lee County will get monthly books in their mailboxes through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program mails age-specific books straight to kids from birth until they turn five. Registration costs $30. "We are so excited to bring this incredible program to Lee County,"...
Fort Myers Finishes Massive River Basin Mural Project
The final eight murals now stand on river basin supports by the Luminary Hotel. These works complete a striking 53-piece outdoor display that shows Fort Myers' past since 1850. This three-year effort faced setbacks. Hurricane Ian struck in 2022, damaging seven supports. Workers repaired these during the summer before...
Charlotte County sinks proposed $27M Manchester Waterway cut-through project
County leaders have nixed a $27 million proposal to connect the Manchester Waterway to the Myakka River.
Parents call for change at chaotic Mariner High School crosswalk
Parents are demanding immediate safety measures at what they call a dangerous Mariner High School crosswalk in Cape Coral after multiple near-misses with cars.
Haunted Car Wash in Cape Coral Promises Suds and Screams
Wait.. A Haunted Car wash? Okay, listen. I love Halloween just as much as the next guy: costumes, candy, the occasional "Did that clown just move??" panic attack. But sometimes you want something different, right?. Well, what if I told you there's a haunted experience happening INSIDE A CAR WASH?
Cape Coral Alerts Residents About Shady Contractor Schemes as More Get Caught
Law enforcement across three Southwest Florida counties caught 32 unlicensed workers this year, with 16 arrests in Lee County, 14 in Charlotte County, and two in Collier County. Through social media posts, Cape Coral warned about construction fraud. Officials stressed that residents should check licenses, split...
Cape Coral TikToker found hiding in car floorboard during arrest, police say
A Cape Coral TikTok influencer, previously charged with stealing from Target several times and then posting what was stolen, is back behind bars. But this time, it wasn't for stealing.
