Naples marketing director cloaks himself in history
As senior director at TLC Marketing & Creative Services, 32-year-old Jacob Winge focuses on organizational leadership and strategic planning. He has coordinated hundreds of legislative meetings, roundtables, and rallies in Florida and other states. Diversion. History reenactments. Winge, a fifth-generation Floridian,...
Coastal crush: The impact of human development and climate change on the tarpon population
BOCA GRANDE, Fla. – Before his hook ever hit the water, Capt. Jamie Allen's battle had begun. He whirled his fishing line like a gossamer-thin lasso and expertly plunked his lure right at the nose of a hungry tarpon. It vanished in an instant, and the fly fisherman reeled...
Bomb threat investigated at Jewish Temple
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office spent the first part of New Year’s Day searching a Temple in Port Charlotte for a bomb. It happened just after 1pm Thursday at Temple Shalom on Utica Ave. The temple received the threat, and they notified law enforcement right away.
Cape Coral Real Estate Market Shows Steady Buyer Activity Through Market Adjustment Period
Southwest Florida's real estate market is settling into a more even pace, giving both buyers and sellers a clearer path forward. Local professionals say the intense swings seen in recent years are leveling out, creating conditions that support thoughtful decisions rather than rushed ones as the market continues to...
Lee County to host Touch-a-Truck event
Next weekend, children and adults alike will have a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of county vehicles up close, including fire trucks, heavy equipment, and more. Lee County Parks & Recreation is welcoming the community to attend the second annual Touch-a-Truck event at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in...
Major projects in Cape Coral are making headway in 2026
Cape Coral is preparing for major construction as the Grove Town Center, Jaycee Park, and $100 million Bimini Square projects advance in 2026.
NATURE TAKES FLIGHT: Punta Gorda park launches bird-friendly garden
PUNTA GORDA — The Peace River Audubon Society and Punta Gorda Isles Green Thumbs are teaming up to dedicate a new “Plants for Birds” garden at Punta Gorda Nature Park, the groups announced this week.
Man jailed on DUI charges following Burnt Store Road crash
PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man is facing several charges following a New Year’s Eve car crash on Burnt Store Road, according to police records.
Step Back in Time — Venezia Renaissance Faire comes to Bonita Springs
If you’ve ever wished you could step out of the everyday and into a world where the clang of steel drowns out your phone notifications, where laughter spills from taverns, and where every corner promises a new adventure, then the Venezia Renaissance Faire is calling your name. This beloved...
Bonita Springs Coffee Shop Combines Specialty Drinks With Vinyl Records and Late-Night Hours
Disco Bean, located in Bonita Springs and offering specialty coffee and retro disco energy, is an exceptional venue. Unlike other cafes, Disco Bean focuses on experiential culture by combining specialty coffees with vinyl culture, creating an environment similar to that of a dance floor. Features at Disco Bean...

















