Wetzel’s Pretzels Launches First Walmart Shop in Fort Myers Area
A new Wetzel's Pretzels bakery opened inside the Walmart at 2523 Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres, Florida, on Oct. 14, 2025. Business partners Mitul Chonati and Hitesh Barvaliya opened this location. "Having operated restaurants together for more than 15 years, Hitesh and I know the value of offering guests something...
Why Red Mangrove Trees Are So Important in Southern Florida
Southern Florida, known for many infamous hurricanes, discovered a new way of defending the fragile shoreline with the use of red mangrove trees. These protectors have gained popularity because they actively shield the coastline from dangerous storms. The Role of Red Mangroves:. With the recent influx of hurricanes...
Noted New Jersey motorcycle detailer opens SWFL location
Harry Sandwith, a New Jersey car detailing entrepreneur known for a colorful history and mingling with celebrities — he cleaned and took care of motorcycles for actor Keanu Reeves, for one — is expanding his business to Southwest Florida. The expansion is through Dirty Harry’s & The Hogfather,...
‘Thought it was real’: Fort Myers man tricked by fake deputy in warrant scam
A Fort Myers man said he lost $100 to scammers who impersonated a Lee County Sheriff's deputy. The scammer said the man had a warrant out for his arrest.
Cape Coral police arrest juveniles for vehicle burglaries and firearm theft
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries and a stolen vehicle incident in Cape Coral, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The suspects, identified as 13-year-old Cali Hill and 13-year-old Lazette Porter, were also linked to the theft of two...
TikTok influencer who bragged about stealing from Target arrested again
Cape Coral police say the 23-year-old influencer with more than half a million followers tried to evade arrest before officers found her lying on the backseat floorboard.
Family First Events & Rentals Expands Fort Myers Tent Rentals Services to Meet Growing...
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Lee Health Foundation Announces Board of Trustees
October 15, 2025 – Lee Health Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 board of trustees. Returning trustee Dominic Cameratta has been appointed to serve as chair. Cameratta is chief financial officer and co-owner of his family company Cameratta Companies, a full-service real estate development company in Southwest...
TikToker Marlena Velez back behind bars as police find her ‘hiding in backseat’ after...
A TIKTOKER was arrested after police say she attempted to evade them. Marlena Velez, 23, had an active warrant out for her arrest after she was accused of stealing from...
Fishermen’s Village Festival of Lights – Dates, Costs, and Sights
About the Fishermen’s Village Festival of Lights. The Fishermen’s Village Festival of Lights is an annual lighting event taking place across Fishermen’s Village, a shopping mall in Florida, USA. Each holiday, the area is covered in over one million lights and festive decorations that stretch from the marina to the...
