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Top events of the week: 3 To Do: ‘Moon Walk,’ Rhinestone Rodeo and butterflies. Arts Bonita starts the new year with a performance by blues master Sean Chambers at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 2. He’s hailed as one of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century by Guitarist Magazine and has been lighting up the blues scene...

Southwest Florida celebrates 2026's first weekend with Naples fireworks, arts and crafts shows, family activities and theater.

ESTERO, Florida (WBBH) — The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man and his son in Estero after a pursuit on Dec. 30. FHP says that they tried to stop a stolen 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL being driven by Bradley Daniel Roberts, 42. They add that the car, going at speeds of more than 120 mph, didn’t stop.

Officials further noted that the man opted to take the lump-sum option of $3,053,000.00 rather than the annuity

Supporting local restaurants goes beyond just enjoying great food—it means trusting these establishments to provide safe, clean environments for the community members who dine there every day. When restaurants meet proper food and health safety standards, they demonstrate respect for the customers who keep their...

Yvonne Schmitz swam with whale sharks, fished from stilts high above the water, followed turtles while zipping around on a sea scooter and was kissed by a stingray. She also got food poisoning, dropped her phone in the sea and got lost in a maze of bus routes, yet that was all part of her big adventure.

Ready to eat your way through Fort Myers in 2025? This ranked list spotlights local favorites and surprising newcomers that deliver big flavor without the fuss. You will find quick stops, cozy cafés, bold barbecue, and even inventive fusion that feels genuinely fresh. Come hungry, because these picks are worth...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Four people were detained after Charlotte County deputies said they fled from a traffic stop near Burnt Store Road on Friday morning. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a fourth person was caught after deputies searched the area and took three people into custody.

One of the last calls of 2025 for the San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service (SCPFD) was dramatic but not deadly. According to its Facebook page, the SCPFD was dispatched to the 16000 block of Old 41 just after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 for a vehicle submerged in water. A dive team from Iona McGregor Fire...

Valerie’s House supporters and guests celebrated the second annual Sunset Soirée at the Family is Forever home at 3551 Valerie’s House Way in Fort Myers. The event raised $641,000, including sponsorships, silent auction, and the “Fund a Mission” live auction. Funds will be used to continue Valerie’s House mission of...