Fort Myers FL

FORT MYERS, Florida - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has commenced construction on a new 64,000-square-foot facility in Fort Myers, marking a significant investment in the region's law enforcement infrastructure. The project, expected to take 13 months, will relocate the Fort Myers Regional...

Nestled between palm trees and strip malls in Fort Myers sits a culinary time machine disguised as a modest restaurant – Heidi’s German Restaurant transports diners straight to Bavaria with every bite of their legendary pork shank, a dish so transcendent that Floridians willingly drive hours just to experience it.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man was arrested for driving under the influence after a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. near 4400 Chiquita Blvd. Officers observed a blue Chevy Silverado speeding southbound, passing...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department has introduced a new member to its K9 Unit, an 18-month-old bloodhound named Roo, whose mission is to locate missing and endangered individuals. Roo, who arrived two months ago from Kentucky, has been training with K9 Officer Drew Deberardinis to adapt to Cape...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health, has issued a 30-day rabies alert following confirmation that a raccoon in the Washington Loop Rd/Trails End Drive area of Punta Gorda tested positive for rabies. Alert area boundaries. East: Hidden...

Cape Coral residents could see a $39 annual trash bill increase to pay for disaster cleanup reserve after Hurricane Ian cost the city $70 million in debris removal.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Gaming Commission, executed a significant operation against illegal gambling casinos in Cape Coral. This operation, one of the largest of its kind in Southwest Florida, involved serving seven search warrants at various locations....

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department has reported a significant 28% reduction in overall crime during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This achievement highlights the dedication of the department's officers and the community's support. Between January 1 and June 30,...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 17-year-old from Cape Coral has been arrested following a comprehensive investigation linking him to multiple vehicle burglaries, motor vehicle theft, and firearm-related offenses, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Darryle Terrell Ford, identified through digital forensics and...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a special traffic operation on August 12, 2025, targeting speeding and aggressive driving. Dubbed "Operation Slow Down Summer," the initiative resulted in 282 total citations issued citywide. The operation, conducted by the department's Special...