Fishermen’s Village under contract for sale
PUNTA GORDA — A deal is in the works that could mean local ownership for Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda.
Rollover crash shuts down McGregor Blvd at Port Comfort Rd in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A rollover crash with injuries is causing major delays on McGregor Boulevard near Port Comfort Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office on X. LCSO said that all lanes of McGregor Blvd are closed. Reporters on the scene have seen a car on its side and a tow truck.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with debris on highway
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A 65-year-old motorcyclist from Cape Coral died Friday morning after losing control of his vehicle and crashing along U.S. Highway 27 in Highlands County, troopers said. The crash occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on April 24, south of Skipper Road. According to investigators, the motorcyclist...
Celebrate the ‘City of Hibiscus’ at the annual Hibiscus Festival
PUNTA GORDA — The 22nd Hibiscus Festival, celebrating “The City of Hibiscus,” takes place May 1-3 at Gilchrist Park.
Cape Canaveral rocket launch may be seen in Fort Myers, Cape Coral. See map
United Launch Alliance's mighty Atlas V rocket — which was outfitted with five solid rocket boosters for extra lifting power — is set to lift off from the East Coast. And it's possible people in Southwest Florida and other states can see it light up the sky on Monday night. Last month, the Atlas V rumbled off the pad in a picture-postcard setting and with...
Mariner’s Boathouse Hosting May 5th Ribbon Cutting
Closed since Hurricane Ian, Mariner’s Boathouse at 7630 Estero Boulevard, is officially open for business. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on May 5th at 10:30 and the public is invited to attend. Beach Talk Radio will be at the event broadcasting live. Mariner’s Boathouse is located on the...
Cape Coral police issue 105 citations in traffic operation
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A special traffic operation conducted by the Cape Coral Police Department on April 24, 2026, resulted in 105 total citations. The high-visibility enforcement operation, which targeted speeding and aggressive driving, took place citywide from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., according to a press release from the department. Officers conducted 116 total traffic stops, issuing 74 speed citations and...
A huge indoor flea market in Florida where you can stretch $35
If you have $35 in your pocket and a free weekend morning, Fleamasters Flea Market in Fort Myers, Florida might just be the best place you can spend it. Sitting at 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, this massive market covers over 400,000 square feet and hosts more than 900 vendors under one roof.
Popular Midwestern Chain Quietly Closes Florida Franchise After Nearly 4 Decades
Skyline Chili is known for its spaghetti and hot dogs topped with its signature chili recipe
TPI Adds Another Floor to Silver Sands Application
Perhaps seeing what’s going on with development on the island, TPI’s Tom Torgerson has added a 5th floor to his proposal for the new Silver Sands. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022 and eventually sold to TPI for $7.1 million. The original plan...
