Fort Myers FL

Fort Myers has no shortage of places to eat, but Heidi’s German Restaurant is the kind of spot people talk about like they are letting you in on a secret. The big headline here is a pork shank that earns its hype with crispy skin, rich flavor, and serious special-occasion energy.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man has a new warrant out for his arrest after failing to appear in court following an arrest on drug and weapons possession charges, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says Jermaine Neal, 28, was initially arrested during a traffic...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested after police say he was driving 102 mph in a posted 50 mph zone. According to an arrest report, officers with the Cape Coral Police Department were patrolling on Veterans Parkway at around 10:56 p.m. Wednesday evening. The report says they noticed a vehicle approaching q

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A driver from Cape Coral was seriously injured in a deadly crash that occurred on eastbound I-75 in Broward County Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In a news release, FHP says that a 2020 Tesla Model 3 driven by a 45-year-old woman...

If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.

Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.

Tucked into the quiet backroads of Ona, Florida—population small, charm enormous—you’ll find something utterly unexpected: a castle made of aluminum, rising like a mirage from the swampy landscape. Solomon’s Castle isn’t just a roadside curiosity—it’s a full-blown, self-built fortress of recycled materials, groan-worthy wordplay, and offbeat artistry.

There’s a place on Florida’s east coast where the ocean doesn’t just meet the shore—it erupts through it. Welcome to Blowing Rocks Preserve, a stretch of wild, wave-battered coastline in Hobe Sound where Atlantic swells surge through ancient limestone crevices, sending salty spray high into the air like a natural geyser show.

If the idea of sipping a latte while a purring tabby curls up in your lap makes your heart melt, then you need to know about Orlando Cat Café. Tucked just west of the city in Clermont, this feline-friendly oasis is equal parts coffee shop, cozy lounge, and kitty playland—and yes, you can take one home (after proper vetting, of course).

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring a deserted island with a 19th-century brick fort and snorkeling just steps from the shore, Dry Tortugas National Park is calling your name. Tucked 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, this off-the-radar gem feels like stepping into another era — or a vivid daydream.