Fort Myers Creates New Path to Homeownership Through City-Built Housing Program
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’...
Death investigation underway on Monet Street in Lehigh Acres Tuesday
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...
Worker rescued after being pinned by pipe at Lee Health Cape Coral construction site
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 Detective Named Federal Officer of the Year for Second Straight Year
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...
These Florida cities saw sharpest spike of homeowners dropping their insurance
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....
The Dish on Slater’s Goods & Provisions
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...
Latin-Inspired Bowl Concept Opening in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, FL - Sazon To Go is targeting a March 12 opening at 290 Nicholas Pkwy NW Unit 5, Cape Coral, FL 33991, owner Naylin Zamora told Business Debut. The fast-casual concept will focus on Latin-inspired, health-conscious bowls designed for quick pickup and delivery. What to Expect. Sazon To...
Lehigh Acres man accused of stalking, tracking victim
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of stalking and tracking a victim. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office's arrest report, Esequiel J. Morales Riveron, 34, was accused of placing a Black box tracker under the rear bumper of the victim's vehicle, a 2012...
Fact Check: Was Florida man kidnapped by dolphins? We dived into rumor
Rumor has it the dolphins also forced the "Florida man" to build an underwater city — but the claim was porpoisely deceitful.
Man arrested after crash kills Port Charlotte woman
LAKE SUZY — A Port Charlotte woman was killed and a Sarasota man arrested after a crash along County Road 769/Kings Highway at its intersection with DeSoto County Road 761.
