Fort Myers FL

Sarasota County, Florida — A Florida grandmother has been arrested after authorities say she stabbed her 76-year-old roommate to death, then fled the scene in the victim’s pickup truck following an argument. Investigators with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office say 48-year-old Shannon Giblin was taken into custody...

All eyes have been on an eaglet in Southwest Florida as the young bird grows and prepares to leave the nest.

Charlotte County, FL — Two caregivers have been arrested after a middle school student overdosed on fentanyl at L.A. Ainger Middle School in Rotonda West, FL, on Tuesday morning. Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded on March 10, 2026, after receiving reports that a student was not breathing. ...

After a wildly successful debut, “Unframed & Underground,” led by Brian “Dream” Weaver and Jason “Sandman” Sanders, returns to the heart of downtown Fort Myers. Last month’s performance transformed the intersection into a living optical illusion. Using live models, massive black lights, hand-painted body art, and...

Cities across Florida are searching for practical ways to address housing affordability. In Fort Myers, local leaders are testing an innovative approach that combines city resources, private partnerships and underutilized land to create attainable homeownership opportunities for residents. The City of Fort Myers’...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A death investigation is underway on Monet Street in Lehigh Acres Tuesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, it is non-suspicious. Video from the scene shows a lawnmower and body in a canal behind a house. Neighbors tell Gulf Coast News an older gentleman...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was rescued after being trapped and pinned by dirt against a concrete pipe in a 10-foot trench at a Cape Coral construction site Monday afternoon. According to the Fire Department, the incident happened at a Lee Health site where a new outpatient facility is being built near Lowe's off Santa...

Charlotte County, FL — A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detective has been honored for the second consecutive year by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for his role in bringing a child predator to justice. Detective Don Woelke was named Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the U.S. Attorney’s Office The...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Floridians continue to make tough financial choices. A new study by LendingTree shows nearly 20% of the state's home are uninsured, making it among the highest in the country. Analysts ranked Florida 6th in the country for the highest rate of homes without insurance....

For those looking for a neighborhood eatery with moderately priced, made-from-scratch dishes, a full-service bar and a family atmosphere where kids, grandparents and even well-behaved dogs are welcome on the patio, Slater’s Goods & Provisions is that kind of place. It’s a comfortable venue suitable for...