Shelter puts county on notice to end contract
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Animal Welfare League notified Charlotte County officials this week it intends to terminate its agreement to house animals for the county.
Company Says They Lost $4 Million Renourishing Beach
There were weather delays and mechanical delays during the big renourishment project on Fort Myers Beach. The company that did the work, Ahtna Marine & Construction, is now telling the town they lost over $4 million on the project. Ahtna was the lower of three bids for the project which...
The Massive Indoor Flea Market In Florida Where Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
There’s a place in Fort Myers where your wallet doesn’t need to weep every time you want to buy something interesting. Fleamasters Flea Market is that rare Florida destination where shopping feels less like a financial commitment and more like a thrilling expedition through endless possibilities. This indoor...
Authorities save Florida manatee, calf from river
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
Aldi opens another store in SW Florida with ribbon cutting, giveaways
A blue ribbon was cut and just like that a new grocery store officially opened in Southwest Florida on Thursday (Feb. 26). The new grocery store, an Aldi that's located at 3510 Del Prado Boulevard North in Cape Coral , celebrated its opening in style and with an assortment of goodies for early arrivals like: The...
Aldi opening 7 new Florida stores, starting this week. See cities, dates
The 2026 wave of Aldi store openings in Florida continues. The no-frills grocery chain announced three more grand openings coming in March, in addition to three already opening this week and another next month. The new locations, according to the company's "coming soon" page , are in Fort Myers, Neptune Beach and...
Crash involving dump truck slowing I-75 near Charlotte County line
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking one southbound lane at MM-173 on I-75 at the Sarasota/Charlotte County line. One of the vehicles, a dump truck, is on it’s side on the guardrail in the center median. Both directions are slow due to onlookers...
How one Florida community transformed hurricane resilience into record sales
Babcock Ranch posted record net sales of 1,066 in 2025, a 34% increase from 2024, despite a weaker Southwest Florida market. Its solar-powered infrastructure and resilience measures, including stormwater monitoring and elevated homes, bolstered demand. AI Summary. Southwest Florida was tagged by homebuilding business...
Bubble Beach Bash Jeep Night at Fort Myers Hooters supports Paws Crossed, March 11
Celebrate the start of Spring at the Bubble Beach Bash-themed Jeep Night at Hooters of Fort Myers on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. PROVIDED[/caption]. Celebrate the start of Spring at the Bubble Beach Bash-themed Jeep Night at Hooters of Fort Myers on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. Southwest Florida Jeep...
Lee County encourages residents to embrace brown grass
Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlotte to Collier counties, dry weather ranges from moderate to severe. The National Weather Service reported that 2025 was the sixth driest year on record in Fort Myers, and the consequences have...
