Tropical depression triggers high rip current risk for Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — While Tropical Depression Two poses no direct threat to Southwest Florida, there will be an increased threat of rip currents as the system remains nearly stationary in the northern Gulf. The greatest threat for rip currents will be Monday through Tuesday evening in Lee and Charlotte counties.
Cape Coral police officer and driver involved in serious crash
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral police officer and another driver were hurt in a serious car crash Sunday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral. Images from the scene...
Fort Myers city council to vote on $144 million police headquarters project
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers city council is set to vote Monday on a $109 million construction contract with Wharton-Smith for a new police headquarters on Fowler Street, a project now expected to cost more than $144 million. The current police headquarters is located on Widman Way, but...
A list nobody wants to top. Southwest Florida now leads foreclosures
Southwest Florida has become the nation's foreclosure epicenter. A new midyear report Thursday from ATTOM real estate analytics found Charlotte County posted the highest foreclosure rate of any metropolitan area in the United States during the first six months of 2026 , with Lee County sixth. A separate study this mont
Local law enforcement should step back from ICE | Opinion letters
Step back from ICE presence Fortunately ICE and our local law enforcement agencies haven’t shot anyone they have been randomly detaining in SWFL. Now that ICE is directed not to stop vehicles, it’s time our local police and sheriff’s departments step back from their heavy presence with ICE in the Pine Manor and Palm Be
COLUMN | Turning the page: Celebrating the lasting legacy of Charlotte County reads
Every great story begins with someone turning the first page.
Scattered Downpours on the Gulf Coast Sunday, Soggy Weather Continues Monday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Scattered downpours could skitter across the Gulf Coast Sunday. Your Gulf Coast Most Accurate Forecast says onshore flow Sunday morning could provide the setup to see some coastal showers and storms for the first half of the day. As the day progresses, inland areas will be favored to see the bulk of
Woman wanted on 2024 Punta Gorda arrest warrant now in Charlotte County Jail
PUNTA GORDA — An area woman who was listed on the SWFL Crime Stoppers Top 10 Most Wanted list spent the weekend in the Charlotte County Jail, reports show.
Among the ‘Coolest’ – Rotonda firm in state chamber competition for its Hyperglider boat
ROTONDA — Charlotte County business ProGlider Boats, LLC is advancing in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition.
Fort Myers couple warns neighbors after bear kills pet bunny
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers couple is mourning the loss of their pet bunny, Arlo, after they say he was taken away by a bear during his daily exercise time on their lanai. "That night, I couldn't sleep. I thought he was coming back," Ana Yepes said.
