Aldi opening 7 new Florida stores, starting this week. See cities, dates
The 2026 wave of Aldi store openings in Florida continues. The no-frills grocery chain announced three more grand openings coming in March, in addition to three already opening this week and another next month. The new locations, according to the company's "coming soon" page , are in Fort Myers, Neptune Beach and...
Crash involving dump truck slowing I-75 near Charlotte County line
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking one southbound lane at MM-173 on I-75 at the Sarasota/Charlotte County line. One of the vehicles, a dump truck, is on it’s side on the guardrail in the center median. Both directions are slow due to onlookers...
How one Florida community transformed hurricane resilience into record sales
Babcock Ranch posted record net sales of 1,066 in 2025, a 34% increase from 2024, despite a weaker Southwest Florida market. Its solar-powered infrastructure and resilience measures, including stormwater monitoring and elevated homes, bolstered demand. AI Summary. Southwest Florida was tagged by homebuilding business...
Bubble Beach Bash Jeep Night at Fort Myers Hooters supports Paws Crossed, March 11
Celebrate the start of Spring at the Bubble Beach Bash-themed Jeep Night at Hooters of Fort Myers on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. PROVIDED[/caption]. Celebrate the start of Spring at the Bubble Beach Bash-themed Jeep Night at Hooters of Fort Myers on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. Southwest Florida Jeep...
Lee County encourages residents to embrace brown grass
Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlotte to Collier counties, dry weather ranges from moderate to severe. The National Weather Service reported that 2025 was the sixth driest year on record in Fort Myers, and the consequences have...
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for rear-ending, killing motorcyclist in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man adjudicated guilty for vehicular homicide was sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to the State Attorney's Office. According to a press release, Jamaine Alexander Washington, 45, was speeding in a car on the Caloosahatchee bridge in Fort Myers and rear-ended a man on a motorcycle in...
Bonita Springs 68-acre development lands TJ Maxx, Ulta as tenants
The developers behind Midtown at Bonita in Lee County have signed two national tenants for the retail portion of the project currently under construction. With the additions, the commercial piece of the 68-acre project is nearing 100,000 square feet of leased space. The just-signed retailers are TJ Maxx and Ulta...
Fort Myers ninja gym boosts kids confidence amid growing mental health concerns
At a Fort Myers ninja gym, kids are learning to build confidence, overcome challenges and believe in themselves — one obstacle at a time.
Peace River Wildlife deal moves toward groundbreaking
PUNTA GORDA — It took two attorneys and about an hour of debate Wednesday before all five City Council members approved a loan subordination to allows Peace River Wildlife Center toward a groundbreaking.
Woman arrested in connection to targeting, stealing from ‘storm-ready’ homes in Englewood
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Charlotte County deputies are investigating over a dozen burglaries in Englewood, where homes with hurricane shutters have become targets for thieves, indicating that no one is home. "We need those shutters because they really help protect us and keep us safe," said Englewood resident Gary...
