Cape Coral housing committee considers allowing backyard apartments to address affordable housing concerns
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet Thursday to discuss allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), small apartments that homeowners could build on their property to help address the city's housing concerns. See what the potential requirements could be to build an ADU in Cape...
Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes 109 slot machines in Fort Myers
The Gaming Commission said it executed search warrants at Spin City Arcade on Reflection Parkway and Gold Rush on Cypress Lake Drive taking 109 illegal slot machines and $94,493 in cash.
Lee County Offers Dog Adoption Fees of $25 During PUPkin Special
This October, Lee County Domestic Animal Services has cut the cost to adopt adult dogs to $25. The PUPkin Special marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with this reduced rate. Each adoption includes $600 worth of services. Dogs go home fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. The package also includes a county license and a...
Lee County Board Puts Off Vote on New Burning Rules That Could Mean $1,500...
County officials delayed their decision on strict burning laws until their Oct. 23 meeting. The proposed rules would include steep fines of up to $1,500 for those who break them. At Thursday's meeting, board members stepped back to review recent changes. "We're just trying to get this right," said Chairman...
Locals invited to McCollum Hall listening session, Tuesday night
After decades of stalled plans and broken promises, community leaders in Fort Myers tell Fox 4 they are taking on the historic McCollum Hall restoration project themselves.
Florida golf course where rare crocodiles were recently spotted sold as part of $5.6M...
With the third anniversary of Hurricane Ian this past weekend, a golf club sale in Southwest Florida shows that the area is still rocking in a big way. The previously Ian-bashed Sanibel compound was part of a $5.6 million purchase this past week by an LLC tied to XUDE Hospitality, a South Florida-based golf course...
Accessory dwelling units to be discussed as possible housing incentive
Accessory dwelling units are among the incentive recommendations from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, which will meet Thursday. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is required to meet annually provide recommendations for incentives. There are eight incentive strategies adopted through the 2024 Local...
CCSO: Man charged with fleeing officer is caught while sitting in tent
PUNTA GORDA — Richard Howard Schumacher has made a habit of speeding off from deputies who tried to stop him, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
Iona-McGregor firefighters work through the night on fire at business
Multiple agencies responded to a large, significantly involved storage shed fire, according to the Iona-McGregor Fire Department.
Woman Who Can’t Swim Saves Girl From Drowning
A woman who could not swim sprang into action to help save an 11-year-old girl, who was drowning at a park in Florida. Mia Garcia was collecting shells at Lakes Park in Fort Myers on Saturday, Sept. 6, when she slipped into the water. This happened around 10am and her family had always taught her to scream for help...
