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The Night That Shattered Spring Break (Image Credits: Pixabay) Cape Coral, Florida — Opening statements in the murder trial of Thomas Stein marked a pivotal moment on April 29, 2026, as his defense team portrayed the 18-year-old as an innocent bystander framed by a cooperating co-defendant.[1][2] The case stems from the 2024 shooting death of ... Read more

ENGLEWOOD — Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man in Grove City late Wednesday night, reporting he fired an AK-47-style rifle inside his home.

A Fort Myers community staple since 1965 may soon get a facelift. First steps are underway in an effort to expand and upgrade the Edison Mall. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency recently approved an agreement with Bowman Consulting Group to conduct an air rights study on the mall. The cost is $100,000. The Cleveland Avenue Trust Fund will cover the cost of the...

Some Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) will soon lose their eligibility for the free meal program. Starting next school year, only certain schools can continue offering free breakfast and lunch to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which is federally funded. The CEP helps schools in low-income areas...

FLORIDA — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Englewood, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. on San Casa Drive when a Ford E250 panel van traveling south struck a bicyclist who was attempting to cross the roadway. The victim, identified as a […] The post Bicyclist dead after being struck...

PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County detectives arrested a Lehigh Acres man this week, charging him with crimes related to several car burglaries in 2025.

RE/MAX Realty Group, is part of the RE/MAX global network of independently owned and operated offices in the world, announced that they recently completed the following transactions:. SALES. Trailside Multifamily, LLC c/o Ryan Companies US, Inc: 61.4 acres at S. Tamiami Trl. & Alico Rd., in Fort Myers, from Jared...

On Wednesday April 29, 2026, Incredible Bank celebrated the unveiling of their new branch location off of Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. Community members such as representatives from The Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and Gator Country 101.9 attended to celebrate this new milestone. Guests enjoyed a ceremonial ribbon cutting as well as good bites and drinks while networking in celebration of welcoming Incredible...

Tucked away in Fort Myers, Florida, the Retro Zone Arcade is the kind of place that makes you forget what year it is. With a collection of classic arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and retro consoles, this spot brings back the golden age of gaming in the best way possible. Whether...

“Since opening its doors in 2020, Cape Coral Animal Shelter (CCAS) has been committed not only to saving animals, but also to educating the next generation about compassion and responsible pet ownership,” explains Liz McCauley, Executive Director. One way the shelter is doing so is through partnerships with the...