New SW Florida bishop will be installed on this date
A date has been set to install the new Catholic Diocese of Venice bishop in Florida. Bishop-elect Emilio Biosca Agüero at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, will succeed Bishop Frank J. Dewane who has served since 2007. The installation will be at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, in Fort Myers. The Mass will
Suspect sought after Cypress Lake 7-Eleven robbed for second time in a month
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County deputies are seeking information on a suspect linked to an armed robbery that occurred at a Cypress Lake 7-Eleven Wednesday morning, the second robbery at the same store in the span of a month. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, at around 1:58...
CROW hosts Christmas in July event, brings wildlife-inspired ornaments to Sanibel Island
SANIBEL, Fla. — The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel Island is hosting a Christmas in July celebration on July 8, featuring wildlife-inspired ornaments, local artist Laura Ball, and festive family activities as part of the Love Sanibel Back campaign. Visitors can decorate Christmas cookies, h
Police seek identity of suspect in Fort Myers e-bike theft
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect accused of stealing an e-bike from in front of a Fort Myers business. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, on May 21, a man stole an e-bike parked outside Grifols Biomat on Colonial Boulevard. The suspect was wearing a white T-shirt
Invasive pasture mealybug spreads to 15 Florida counties, threatening pastures, sugarcane
A new invasive pest is damaging grass and sugarcane crops across South Florida, raising alarms among farmers and researchers alike. The pasture mealybug has now been detected in 15 Florida counties — and scientists at the University of Florida are racing to find solutions. Isaac Esquivel, a UF/IFAS assistant...
Despite rain chances, region remains hot
RUSKIN — The National Weather Service of Tampa Bay forecasts Charlotte County’s heat index to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the week. Forecaster Jennifer Hubbard said the Saharan Air Layer arriving this weekend may cause temperatures to increase.
Parasite cases reported in Lee, Hillsborough counties as cyclosporiasis spreads across 17 states
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A handful of cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed in Lee and Hillsborough counties as the parasitic illness spreads across at least 17 states, according to Dr. Ron Andari, a gastroenterologist with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. No cases have been reported in Manatee or Sarasota counties. An
Cazaroto Pizza & Pasta in Bonita Springs offers all‑you‑can‑eat Brazilian pizza experience
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Jason Drew brought the welcome wagon "Gulfcoasting" to Cazaroto Pizza & Pasta — Bonita Springs’ newest all‑you‑can‑eat Brazilian pizza and pasta experience, opened just four months ago and already becoming a Gulf Coast gem. Jason met up with owners Fabio...
Rep. Greg Steube tours Hurricane Ian-damaged Fort Myers Yacht Basin to address redevelopment delays
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rep. Greg Steube joined Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson on Tuesday to tour the damaged Fort Myers Yacht Basin, which has remained in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck nearly four years ago. The once-bustling marina now sits empty, with broken signs, cracked decks, and vacant...
Restoration plan under review after Cape Coral mangroves removed without permit
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The South Florida Water Management District has issued a notice of violation to the developers of the Seven Islands project in Cape Coral, halting all ongoing work after mangroves were mistakenly removed from the area. A restoration plan has been submitted to the district and...
