Sanibel Council Reconsiders E-Bike Regulations
The Sanibel City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 3, voted 3-1, with Council Member Laura DeBruce recusing herself because she owns a business that rents E-bikes, to authorize Class 1, 2, and 3 electric bikes on the shared-use paths, subject to all state laws and regulations and all other operational regulations.
Lanes reopen after vehicle fire
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A vehicle fire on Interstate-75 caused lanes to shutdown near mile marker 161. The lanes have since reopened. The lanes were shut down for nearly 30 minutes while emergency crews extinguished the fire. There have not been reports of any injuries.
This Roadside Market Has Been Around For Decades—And Might Serve The Best Dessert In...
Nestled at a busy crossroads in Fort Myers, Florida, a metal-walled forest green building peddles some of the region's tastiest treats. The only signifier that something extraordinary lies inside is the sherbet-colored outdoor playground next to an oversize statue of an orange, but once you walk through the doors of...
North Fort Myers man accused of robbery, threatening victim with gun
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers man is accused of robbery with a firearm, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. According to an arrest report, deputies were dispatched to the RaceTrac gas station on Pine Island Road in reference to a reported robbery. LCSO says they talked with the victim, who...
Giant gator sun bathes in neighborhood
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A giant alligator was photographed soaking up the sun in the Burnt Store Isles community, Punta Gorda police posted on social media. Police said that the alligator spent the day on land and returned to its habitat later on.
Over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed in two days during state’s record freeze
Over 5,000 invasive green iguanas were captured in Florida during a recent freeze that left the reptiles cold-stunned and temporarily paralyzed on the ground.
Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida opens new medical office building in Cape
Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida cut the ribbon on its new 40,797-square-foot medical office building at 1606 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral Monday, Feb. 2. The practice has permanently closed its office on VIscaya Parkway in Cape Coral, and all Cape Coral appointments will be in the new building. The...
FORECAST: A beautiful (and warmer) weekend ahead
Here is your forecast for Friday, February 6th, 2026. After a cooler-than-average weekend, temperatures will return to the 70s this weekend!. We'll kick off your Saturday morning in the mid to upper 40s inland and 50s closer to the coast. A weak cold front will come through dry and without much cloud cover. Following...
10 Florida Beach Towns Where You Can Retire on $1,950 a Month (or Less)
Retiring by the beach in the sunny state of Florida doesn't have to break the bank when these towns make renting on a budget of $1,950 a month totally doable.
Estero Boulevard Suntrail Receives Design Funds
The Lee County Board of Commission has executed an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation which will allocate $705,783 in state funds to design a 12-foot wide trail. The trail will run from Big Hickory Pass in Bonita to the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end...

















