Florida Man Learns His Fate After Brutal Dog Beating Is Caught On Video
A routine stop at a gas station in Florida quickly turned into a moment that would disturb anyone who witnessed it, but it also became the turning point in a story that would eventually bring justice and a second chance. What happened in that parking lot was painful to watch, yet it revealed the power of awareness...
Anglers Hit the Water to Fight Florida’s Invasive Species
Anglers across Florida have a unique opportunity to turn their time on the water into meaningful conservation action by participating in the SWFL CISMA Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup, an annual event that invites the public to help remove harmful non-native fish from local waterways. Scheduled for April 24–26,...
Florida Rep presents Little Shop of Horrors
Florida Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors in the Historic Arcade Theatre March 17 to April 12. This multiple award-winning (New York Drama Critic’s Circle, Drama Desk and more) musical comedy with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken is a deviously delicious American cult classic!...
Cape Christian Volunteers complete over 100 Serve Day projects across four counties
Cape Christian mobilized hundreds of volunteers March 7 and 8 for Serve Day 2026, completing more than 100 service projects across four counties and nine cities throughout Southwest Florida. Serve Day is a churchwide outreach initiative that partners with local nonprofits, schools, veterans organizations,...
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers. The video, which was posted on Storyful, shows one of the guests finding the baby Ball Python. He gathered his courage along...
Fort Myers man accused of pulling fire alarm because he ‘wanted to be let...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man was arrested on Saturday after being accused of pulling a fire alarm when there was no fire. According to the Fort Myers Police Department arrest report, officers responded to the Triton Cay apartment complex on West First Street at around 5:45 a.m. in response to a man claiming to...
Florida fugitive is caught in Cuba and sent to jail in Miami-Dade, MDSO says
A Fort Myers man on the state sex-offender registry was detained by Cuban authorities when his boat ran out of fuel and it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant in Florida, the sheriff of Lee County, where he’s wanted, said. He was brought to Miami-Dade County by federal agents Monday. Worden Bourn had been on...
Cape Coral man takes plea in drunken boating crash that injured 2 others
A Cape Coral man accused driving his boat drunk, accelerating and hitting a dock, injuring two others, took a plea deal. Shawn Lynch, 30, on March 16 pleaded no contest to one count of boating under the influence causing serious bodily injury to another. As part of the plea deal, Assistant State Attorney Jonathan...
Seven Islands Project sparks both interest and concern
The Cape Coral City Council has approved a multi-phase development agreement for the Seven Islands project. This project consists of a 47-acre mixed-use development in Northwest Cape Coral, between Old Burnt Store Road on the east and the North Spreader Waterway to the west. The Seven Islands are manmade boxes,...
Wyndham Owners Moving to Plan C
After finding out they were not eligible for a Temporary Placement Permit for 5 food and drink trailers on their property, the owners of the Wyndham will now shoot for an option that’s never been approved in the history of Fort Myers Beach. Years ago, the town approved an...
