Budget workshop Day 2: Property taxes, impact fees, surplus funds and more
The Cape Coral City Council gave staff directions to keep the millage rate the same and apply the reserve as a starting point for discussions for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The balance left from last year is $29 million. “I would much rather have a $29 million surplus, than...
FWC issues executive order regarding cold-stunned green iguanas
Find a cold-snapped iguana lying comatose in your yard?. If you don’t want the invasive reptile waking up and scurrying along your seawall once the weather warms up, you can drop it off at a collection point in Fort Myers today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued...
Lee County, FL – Police Alert: Lehigh Acres Woman Arrested in Hit-and-Run; Three Dogs...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lehigh Acres, Florida – A hit-and-run crash led to an arrest after three dogs were allegedly attacked during the suspect’s escape. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 21-year-old...
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Named Among Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals
According to Your Sun Port Charlotte, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte has been recognized as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, an independent organization that evaluates hospital performance based on clinical outcomes. This accolade places Fawcett Hospital in the top 5 percent of...
New barbecue joint opens in Cape Coral with Southern favorites, more
Welcome to the neighborhood. Big Nick’s Barbecue is the newest restaurant to open at The Cove at 47 th in Cape Coral . “We always had the idea to open in a small and cozy space,” said Tim Collier, a partner in the business with Erik Flett. “And The Cove is such a unique spot. This makes a lot of sense for us.” The...
Impressive bald eagle protects its prey at Fort Myers golf course
Southwest Florida is full of wildlife surprises. You just have to be in the right place at the right time to see some of the spectacular scenes. One of those amazing moments occurred at the Myerlee Country Club in Fort Myers on Jan. 31. Along the eighth fairway of the popular golf course, an eagle was on watch making...
UPDATE: BBC Targeting April to Start Rebuild
Owners of the former Bahama Beach Club, located at 5370 and 5371 Estero Boulevard, are hoping to break ground in 2 months. The condo units at that location were destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The BBC condo association plans to rebuild 22 units in 11 modular buildings. They have property on...
Bluegrass concert Feb. 4 at SBDAC
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents an evening of extraordinary musicianship as Bronwyn Keith-Hynes brings her acclaimed tour to Fort Myers, joined by her husband and fellow bluegrass icon Jason Carter, on Wednesday, Feb. 4. A defining voice in contemporary bluegrass, Keith-Hynes leads this performance with...
Former McDonald’s CEO to give restaurant talk in Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA — Former McDonald's CEO Ed Rensi will speak in Punta Gorda, focusing on restaurant leadership.
This beautiful, 2020-built Port Charlotte home is a must-see
Welcome to this beautiful 2020-built Adams Home at 101 Fitzsimons St., Port Charlotte (33954), featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage with a sparkling saltwater pool. Offering 2,240 square feet of living space, this home features an open-concept layout with a formal dining room and a versatile...

















