Honor Flight Mission XXIV gives Southwest Florida veterans a day they will never forget
WASHINGTON (WWSB) - For 86 veterans from Southwest Florida, the journey to Washington, D.C., lasted just one day, but the memories made along the way will last forever. Before sunrise, veterans, guardians and volunteers gathered at Punta Gorda Airport for Honor Flight Mission 24. Many had little sleep before the...
Plant Defense Inducers Could Help Reduce Copper Use for Canker Control
Citrus canker continues to impact Florida citrus, increasing premature fruit drop and decreasing yield and fruit quality. While copper sprays have long been relied upon to control this disease, concerns about environmental impact and possible resistance development have led to efforts to find sustainable alternatives.
Multiple injuries in bus crash that shut down Lee County intersection
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A crash involving a bus has blocked an intersection near Alva on Tuesday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, units responded to a crash involving a worker bus at the intersection of Charleston Park Drive and Palm Beach Boulevard just after 6 a.m.
Spearfishing Too Close To Florida Keys Bridge Hooks Fort Myers Man With Court Date
A Fort Myers man found out the hard way that Florida’s fishing boundaries and size limits are strictly enforced this weekend. While patrolling near the Long Key Bridge at around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Willie Guerra spotted 50-year-old Randy Charles Lyres spearf
Is Florida pizza even a thing? Well, it is in Fort Myers anyway
Enrico Aguila is on a mission. One, he says, that’s long overdue. “Florida is known for its beaches , for the sunshine,” the owner of Uncle Rico’s, a highly acclaimed neighborhood pizza shop in Fort Myers, said. “And it’s also known for supposedly sucky pizza. I’m here to prove that’s not true.” When it comes to region
June shows at Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita’s live music continues in June with several shows at the Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs. Zach Bartholomew presents Nothing But the Blues on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Josh Rouse will perform June 5 at 7:30 p.m.. Rouse has spent nearly 25 years building one of...
Tower Gallery showcases area artists
Come to Tower Gallery on Sanibel Island this month. Father’s Day is June 21, and fine art is always a great idea for a thoughtful and memorable gift. It’s time to go see some great art and either work on making your home more warm and beautiful or think about what you can bring home from your vacation to remind you of
Charlotte County plans Summer Reading Kickoff May 30
PORT CHARLOTTE – As the school year winds down, Charlotte County Libraries are preparing to launch one of the community’s most anticipated summer traditions: the 2026 Summer Reading Program.
Sweet Tomatoes Re-Opens in Ft Myers, Florida – 2nd in Nation
Sweet Tomatoes is officially back in Florida with a soft reopening in Fort Myers at 14080 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33912. It’s the brand’s second comeback location after Tucson and brings back the all-you-can-eat salad bar format with soups, fresh breads, pastas, muffins, desserts, and soft-serve.
3 To Do: Shinedown at Hertz, Betts in Bonita; Teen Bash on Marco
The band’s Dance, Kid, Dance Act II tour with special guests Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry and DJ Rock Feed will perform at Hertz Arena at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 28. Tickets start at $60 and arena parking is $30. At 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. More at hertzarena.com.
