Jean Cleveland House to reopen as Florida’s first Cultural Heritage Center in 2026
PUNTA GORDA — The Jean Cleveland House, built in 1925, is tentatively set to reopen in spring 2026 as Florida’s first Cultural Heritage Center, a project celebrating the communities that have shaped Southwest Florida’s past and present.
Downtown just got a little fancier
There’s no stopping the renaissance of our beautiful downtown, and I couldn’t be more excited about it!. I mean, here it is, the dog days of August, and establishments are popping up all over the neighborhood. There was a time, not that long ago, when most businesses actually closed during August and September. In...
Beasley Confirms Buyers in $18M Fort Myers Cluster Sale
Beasley Media Group has revealed the buyers of its Fort Myers-Naples radio properties, as the company makes a full exit from its hometown market. The two transactions, now reported to the FCC, split the company’s Southwest Florida cluster between Fort Myers Broadcasting Company and Sun Broadcasting, Inc. According...
Charlotte County Sustainability Hub – FGCU and Babcock Ranch
Credit the original story: Babcock Ranch — “FGCU and Babcock Ranch Celebrate $21.7 Million in State Funding to Advance Institute on Sustainability and Resiliency in Charlotte County.” Babcock Ranch. Charlotte County sustainability hub signals a bold step. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Babcock Ranch just...
Fort Myers Beach considers protective wall to reduce storm surge damage
Fort Myers Beach town leaders are moving forward with a study to explore building a protective wall along the coastline that could help reduce flooding damage from future storms.
Man arrested after road rage shooting near school in Lehigh Acres
Hood III is accused of following the victim to soccer practice, cutting them off at intersection before shooting them in in Lehigh Acres. Though it happened near a school, it was not involved.
New traffic signal coming to busy Lehigh Acres intersection to improve safety
A new traffic signal is being installed at Lee and Leonard boulevards in Lehigh Acres to improve safety as the community continues to grow rapidly.
PUSHBACK: North Fort Myers neighbors raise concerns over 463-unit apartment plan
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on neighbors pushing back against a 463-unit apartment plan in North Fort Myers, citing flooding, traffic, and safety concerns.
Cape Coral aims for sky-high patriotism with Florida’s tallest flag proposal
Cape Coral's city manager is proposing a 250-foot American flag at Bernice Braden Park to celebrate America's 250th birthday, seeking $500,000 in donations from nonprofits and citizens.
Shark bites fisherman as he poses for photo on Florida beach, rescuers say
A fisherman removed a hook from a shark’s mouth on a Florida beach and was posing for a photo when the animal whipped around and bit him. The 47-year-old and his buddies were shark fishing from a beach the evening of Aug. 16 on the island of Cayo Costa, which is only accessible by boat, Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W....
