Golisano Children’s Hospital & MarineMax Fort Myers Announce 10th Annual Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities and Individual Tickets Available Now. August 20, 2025 – Golisano Children’s Hospital and MarineMax Fort Myers are pleased to announce the 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala, taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at MarineMax Fort Myers. This year’s theme, “A Night Under a Million Stars,”...
From boat rage to boat rides: Punta Gorda fisherman set to take clients fishing
Back in April, he was at the center of a viral boat rage video. Now, Gage Towles is turning that moment into motivation, finalizing plans to launch his own charter business.
Fort Myers Plans Traffic Upgrades as Amazon Warehouse Promises 1,000 Jobs
A new Amazon facility will bring 1,000 jobs to Fort Myers, prompting new traffic signals at State Road 82 and Forum Boulevard. The city plans to spend $87,616 on road changes before the automated warehouse opens in 2027. Traffic signals will help manage the growing flow of cars along State...
Bacon Fest | Popular pub crawl returns to the South Cape next Saturday
A South Cape tradition sure to bring some sizzle returns next weekend for its 11th installment, highlighting a top tier breakfast food with a passionate fan base. The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association’s Bacon Fest Pub Crawl hits the South Cape next Saturday night where attendees can get their fix of...
Cape Coral Hooters Throws Down for World Rock Paper Scissors Day
Let's go to Hooters! Whenever my family and I can’t agree on where to eat, I’ve got the perfect solution: rock, paper, scissors. I swear I’ve got some kind of psychic intuition when it comes to this game. Call it luck, call it skill—but somehow, I always win. That’s how I usually land us at Hooters when it’s my turn...
Popular First Watch Restaurant in Lee County cited for 7 violations during inspection
First Watch Restaurant at 2059 Altamont Ave Ste 106 in Fort Myers, Lee County, received seven violations during a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on August 15, 2025. The popular breakfast and brunch chain was issued a warning and required to undergo a follow-up inspection after...
PORT CHARLOTTE: David Hull declared ‘indigent’ for costs, trial pushed back
PUNTA GORDA — David Hull was declared "indigent" for court costs and had his second-degree homicide trial pushed back Thursday to an unknown date.
Lehigh student hit by car while crossing in crosswalk, sparking safety concerns
A Lehigh High School student was hit by a car in a crosswalk Thursday morning, prompting calls for safety infrastructure.
Cold case Lehigh Acres murder leads to 20-year sentence for man
According to prosecutors, the victim responded to a "Backpage" ad for a 16-year-old girl who was being trafficked and sexually battered by Jahbari. Deputies say Jahbari shot and killed the victim.
New traffic light installation underway at Skyline and Pine Island Road
FDOT is installing a new traffic light at Skyline Boulevard and Pine Island Road to improve safety and efficiency for motorists. So when is it going to be on?