Florida man convicted of killing teen protecting 5-year-old sister during home invasion heads to...
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - A Florida man who was convicted of breaking into a Charlotte County home and killing a teenager inside as he protected his little sister has been sentenced to death. The backstory:. On September 26, 2019, Charlotte County deputies went to the area of Starlite Lane and...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Florida Has A German Potato Salad Known Throughout The State
In Fort Myers, there’s a humble stucco building with a blue-tiled roof where the potato salad has achieved legendary status. Heidi’s German Restaurant isn’t trying to win any beauty pageants with flashy exteriors or Instagram-worthy decor, but what happens inside those walls is nothing short of a culinary love letter...
Cape Coral councilwoman joins Fort Myers restaurant to aid Texas flood victims
Cape Coral councilwoman Jennifer Nelson-Lastra and Bruno's of Brooklyn restaurant are collecting essential supplies for Texas flood victims. They need someone to drive the supples to Texas!
Local experts say Cape Coral housing market experiencing correction, not crisis
Local experts are challenging Wall Street Journal's claim that Cape Coral is "America's worst housing market," pointing to normal correction after pandemic surge.
CCSO: Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of 17-year-old
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County investigators charged a second man in connection with the Saturday night shooting death of 17-year-old Anthony Steven Romero in Port Charlotte.
A SLITHERING SURPRISE: Ball python crashes Lehigh Acres family pool party
A Lehigh Acres family discovered a ball python on their pool deck, leading to a rescue by Deputy Roedding who safely removed the snake. The deputy is actually no stranger to catching wildlife.
Fort Myers Fire says Mila Spa damaged by overnight fire
While the spa sustained significant damage, firefighters believe the building is repairable. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Lee County Kicks off $600,000 Study To Make Bike Paths Safer
State funds totaling $600,000 will support bike path improvements across Fort Myers and North Fort Myers. The work aims to improve connectivity in the SUN Trail system while creating protected routes away from traffic. "The existing alignment for the SUN Trail network in central Fort Myers, downtown Fort Myers and...
Housing Correction Gathers Momentum as Supply Surges, Affordability Pressures Persist
Intercontinental Exchange took a broad look at factors influencing the mortgage landscape in its July Monthly Mortgage Monitor presentation. ICE Spotlights Emerging Risks, Market Realignment in Monthly Mortgage Landscape Look. The mortgage and housing markets continue to navigate choppy waters, with Intercontinental...
Fire on Delta plane forces emergency landing in Fort Myers
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale made an unexpected detour to Fort Myers on Monday after the battery from a passenger’s personal electronic device apparently caught fire. "Flight attendants worked quickly to extinguish a probable burning personal battery belonging to a customer while pilots...