Caught on Camera: Florida Man Arrested After Brutally Slamming His Dog Into a Wall...
In a disturbing act of cruelty that has outraged the nation, a Fort Myers, Florida man was arrested after being caught on video violently slamming his small dog against a wall and kneeling on it while it cried out in pain. The footage, recorded by a witness, shows the man—identified by police as Michael Cook,...
111 Illegal Slot Machines and $37K Seized in Lee County
Deputies in Lee County shut down three illegal gambling spots, seizing 111 slot machines and nearly $37,000 in cash during coordinated raids
No Kings rallies planned for Saturday
MURDOCK — More than 2,500 No Kings rallies are planned Saturday across all 50 states.
3 To Do: Marco beach cleanup; Jeff Dye at Off The Hook and the...
The next Resident’s Beach cleanup on Marco Island will be from 8 until 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at Residents’ Beach, and held by the Marco Island Civic Association (MICA). Volunteers meet on the sandy side of the boardwalk at Residents’ Beach to spread out and clean the...
Student hit by a car outside Lemon Bay High is OK; no one will...
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said there was no criminal element found and charges will not be filed.
Florida International Air Show Moving Forward Despite Federal Shutdown Putting Blue Angels’ Appearance in...
Despite uncertainty around the federal shutdown, Punta Gorda Airport will host the Florida International Air Show on Nov. 1 and 2. The show marks a strong return after weather disruptions sidelined the 2024 event. Questions linger about the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' participation. "The federal government shutdown could...
Wetzel’s Pretzels Launches First Walmart Shop in Fort Myers Area
A new Wetzel's Pretzels bakery opened inside the Walmart at 2523 Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres, Florida, on Oct. 14, 2025. Business partners Mitul Chonati and Hitesh Barvaliya opened this location. "Having operated restaurants together for more than 15 years, Hitesh and I know the value of offering guests something...
Why Red Mangrove Trees Are So Important in Southern Florida
Southern Florida, known for many infamous hurricanes, discovered a new way of defending the fragile shoreline with the use of red mangrove trees. These protectors have gained popularity because they actively shield the coastline from dangerous storms. The Role of Red Mangroves:. With the recent influx of hurricanes...
Noted New Jersey motorcycle detailer opens SWFL location
Harry Sandwith, a New Jersey car detailing entrepreneur known for a colorful history and mingling with celebrities — he cleaned and took care of motorcycles for actor Keanu Reeves, for one — is expanding his business to Southwest Florida. The expansion is through Dirty Harry’s & The Hogfather,...
‘Thought it was real’: Fort Myers man tricked by fake deputy in warrant scam
A Fort Myers man said he lost $100 to scammers who impersonated a Lee County Sheriff's deputy. The scammer said the man had a warrant out for his arrest.
