Lee County’s Clear the Shelters Drive Helps 64 Pets Find New Homes in One...
In a single Saturday, 64 animals found loving homes through Lee County Domestic Animal Services' Clear the Shelters event. The Aug. 23, 2025, drive brought new life to the Fort Myers shelter. "We are thrilled with the response from our community," said Director Pablo Adorno to Cape Coral Breeze. "Every...
Coast Guard Looks Into Possible Diesel Leak in Caloosahatchee River, Sparking Environmental Worries
Near the Edison Bridge in North Fort Myers, an oily sheen caught the attention of watchful residents. The U.S. Coast Guard stepped in to check the waters after reports surfaced about diesel seeping into the Caloosahatchee River since Aug. 22, 2025. "My husband and the neighbor went out cruising on...
‘Murder For Two’ brings murder, mayhem and mystery to life at Broadway Palm
The critically acclaimed Murder for Two is now playing at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through Sept. 27. With a thrilling combination of mystery, comedy, and live music – a whodunit with a twist – this musical mystery will have theatergoers on the edge of their seats with an unpredictable plot, infectious songs, and...
Ford’s Garage Franchise: Q&A with Dave Ragosa, VP of Franchising and Development
Founded in 2012 and franchising since 2015, Ford’s Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, less than a mile from Henry Ford’s winter home. Today, as the only official licensee of the Ford Motor Company, operators are able to use the company’s iconic logo and other brand imagery, to resonate with...
Fort Myers Beach food pantry closes after years of hurricane recovery support
The organization has struggled financially after grants that paid staff ended last year, leaving just one employee with volunteers to keep the pantry operational.
“Man Lying On Beach In Sunglasses”
Earlier, we published the stories by the first-place winner and three honorable mentions of the 2025 Writing Challenge. (Check our website it you missed the article.) This week, we are publishing one (or some) of the remaining Top 10 finishers, along with the photo prompt that served as inspiration for the reader’s...
Charlotte County woman accused of stabbing 12-year-old girl awaiting competency hearing
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A woman accused of stabbing a 12-year-old girl and leaving her for dead in a Charlotte County wildlife area awaits her next competency hearing. A court order filed August 26 shows Gwendolyn Girard, 35, pled not guilty during a status hearing in June. Girard is...
Cape Coral neighbor in Batman pajamas helps catch burglary suspect
Wearing Batman pajamas, a Cape Coral man helped police catch a burglary suspect who stole sunglasses and gift cards, according to officers.
Bicyclist hit by two cars on Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers, police say
The eastbound lanes of Palm Beach Boulevard from Marsh Avenue to Fairview Avenue have been shutdown due to a crash involving a bicyclist.
Man arrested for choking sleeping child in Lee County, deputies say
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested for placing a sleeping child in a choke hold.
