Port Charlotte mother says son drained her life savings in $23,000 theft
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Elaine Oliver, a mother in Port Charlotte, shared her emotional story after her son, Damon Oliver, was arrested and accused of stealing over $23,000 from her. "I love my son. But it was either this or maybe he hurt himself more — maybe lose my...
Family seeks answers after they say man was fatally shot by Fort Myers police
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The family of 30-year-old Stanley Richard says he was unarmed when Fort Myers police shot and killed him early Saturday morning, and they are demanding answers. Yvon Coulange, Richard’s uncle, said the incident at Katherine Street and Jackson Street began as a fight between Richard...
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Plans Major Expansion into Southwest Florida
Another nationally recognized restaurant brand is targeting Florida’s Gulf Coast for expansion, with Grimaldi’s Pizzeria planning multiple new locations across Southwest Florida. The New York-rooted pizza concept has entered into a development agreement that calls for five new restaurants across Sarasota, Lee and Colli
Fort Myers, Bonita Beach parking limited as hurricane restoration begins 4 years after Ian
At last, federal funding for hurricane restoration on Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach has come through, signaling the go-ahead for massive reconstruction projects . In a Sept. 2 press release, Lee County announced that several projects to restore beach parks will launch on Sept. 8, right after Labor Day weekend. The
Early coastal downpours Labor Day; Inland evening storms
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Storms will threaten Labor Day plans at times, but today won't be a washout. Downpours will begin early near the coast but by the late afternoon, scattered storms will build inland to areas east of I-75. Whether you're golfing or heading out to the beach, be sure to head indoors if you hear thunder.
Florida Man Finds Eight Abandon Puppies at a Gas Station, Saves Them All
What started as a quick stop at a gas station turned into an unexpected rescue mission for one Florida man after he found eight abandoned puppies hanging around a dumpster. Instead of leaving them behind, he brought the puppies along with him on his travels. Brendon Leslie was driving to Mississippi when he made a …
This Florida Garden Warehouse Is A Secret Goldmine For Cheap Pots And Garden Finds
Bring an empty trunk to one sprawling Florida garden market, because the promise to buy “just one pot” rarely survives the parking lot. Across acres of lush grounds in Punta Gorda, colorful pottery rises in every size and shade. Fountains bubble beside rows of bamboo, leafy paths invite wandering, and each turn reveals
25 years later: 9/11 events in Naples, Bonita, Marco Island; SW Florida
Nearly 3,000 people died on that 2001 morning: 2,753 at the World Trade Center, 184 at the Pentagon and 40 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a hijacked airplane crashed. Since then, annual 9/11 ceremonies in Southwest Florida and the rest of the country have urged us to reflect on those lives lost and to “never forge
Demolition of Fort Myers Beach Pier set to begin after Labor Day weekend
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The demolition of the remaining structure of the Fort Myers Beach pier is set to begin after the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to the town of Fort Myers Beach. The town says that there will be no construction crews working onsite during the...
Leaving a legacy at Lee Health
Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Antonucci’s retirement marks nearly two decades of commitment to Lee Health and Southwest Florida’s healthcare system. Healthcare has always been an essential lifeline worldwide; nobody can beat the flu with their own two fists. It takes a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, surgeons and many othe
