Jingdu Japanese Buffet restaurant cited for 15 violations in Lee County, FL, but passed...
Jingdu Japanese Buffet in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, was cited for 15 violations during a November 5, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, though the restaurant met inspection standards that same day after staff corrected several issues on-site.
Bev Yankwitt has the most fun doing abstract art
PUNTA GORDA — It wasn’t until retirement that Bev Yankwitt found her true place in the art world.
Brush fire contained near Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and US 41 in south...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — South Trail Fire & Rescue, along with the Iona McGregor Fire Department, responded to a brush fire Saturday evening in the area between Costco and Cypress Lake Drive. The fire involved heavy brush and deep layers of undergrowth, creating challenging conditions — especially near the...
Best SW Florida reader photos include Sanibel, Copeland, Fort Myers and Pine Island
Do you have a picture from paradise you’d like to share with Tropicalia readers? We’d love to print it. Email photos to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, where you took the picture and what kind of camera or phone you used. Get snapping! Note: Photos submitted to Tropicalia are not...
A new Caribbean-inspired sushi spot is coming to Fishermen’s Village
The Islands Restaurant and Bar is set to open before the new year, bringing a tropical twist to traditional sushi.
Family and neighbors describe race to save woman from Port Charlotte house fire
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on a family and neighbors race to save a woman from a Port Charlotte house fire before she was rushed to the hospital fighting for her life
North Fort Myers eagle pair now have second egg confirmed
An eagle nest in north Lee County that millions have watched over the years is again drawing attention. The breeding pair of American bald eagles in the North Fort Myers nest successfully continued their family this week. One egg was confirmed Wednesday and a second was produced and confirmed Saturday...
Fort Myers Firecats Send Six Teams to Pop Warner National Championships
The Fort Myers Firecats will send six teams to the Pop Warner national championships in North Carolina. "Last year we only had one team make it to nationals, and I was also the head coach of that team," said Coach Kelby Tyre, according to Gulf Coast News Now. "But to come and see six teams making it, that's great, I...
2 arrested in $20K fraud scheme targeting Florida jail
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man and a woman are accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving dozens of victims and thousands of dollars in losses. The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) announced on Thursday that early this year, Community Service Officers responded to a fraud report on Woodridge...
2026 Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest to make waves at FSW
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The amateur radio community in Southwest Florida will convene at Florida SouthWestern State College in January for the 2026 Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest. In 2026, the Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club (FMARC) will host the annual event, which will take place on Friday, Jan. 16,...
