Scripps Agrees to Sell WFTX in Fort Myers-Naples for $40 Million
The E.W. Scripps Company reached an agreement to sell WFTX, its local Fox-affiliated station in the Fort Myers Naples market to Sun Broadcasting for $40 million. Sun Broadcasting is a private broadcaster operating radio and television properties exclusively in the Fort Myers-Naples Florida market. Scripps anticipates...
FK Your Diet: A Florida Restaurant Serving Its Community, a Meal at a Time
"If you want to move people… feed them." Doug Miller, FK Your Diet FK Your Diet is a beloved homestyle restaurant in Florida and I was thrilled to speak with co-owner Doug Miller about his intriguing restaurant. Miller, in coordination with his girlfriend Amy Eldridge, has established more than a restaurant in South...
Charlotte County deputies start planning Christmas charity efforts
If you are a supporter, or have ever wanted to support, you can contact CCSO directly to make that happen. The program is 100% community-funded through donations, according to deputies.
COVID up but vaccines scarce currently
VENICE — The number of weekly COVID-19 cases reported recently for Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties is nowhere near the figures for the peak of the pandemic in 2021, but they’re still higher than they’ve been all year.
Coast Guard Rescued Seven Near Fort Myers Beach
Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach rescue crews recently saved seven boaters after a vessel allision near Fort Myers Beach. Station Fort Myers Beach launched two boat crews and safely rescued and transferred all seven boaters to awaiting emergency medical service personnel in stable condition at the station. A...
The Dish: Gourmet pub grub
In contrast to a bar, the word “pub” conveys the idea of a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in an establishment that offers great food and service in addition to just libations, and the McGregor Public House in the Bell Tower mall captures the essence of the word perfectly. Even if you have dined there before,...
Pets of the Week: Animal Welfare League
A shelter favorite, Pink is a beautiful, senior dalmatian mix named for her pinkish skin that shows through her dappled white coat. She’s housebroken, loves food and treats, and loves to go out for daily strolls and smell all the smells of the outdoors. Pink really wants to be the only dog in the house, so she...
SWIMMING: Charlotte carries the water during Tarpon Invite
PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte more than tread water on Saturday while playing host to a loaded field in the Tarpon Invitational at South County pool.
COLUMN: Kindness, clean clothes and community connection
Something beautiful happened in our community again on Sept. 13 — a quiet but powerful act of generosity that made a big difference in many lives.
Fort Myers Fugitive Sought for Probation Violation Following Drug Arrest
Lee County, FL – Authorities are searching for 41-year-old Chartrael Jenkins, who violated his probation after being arrested on multiple drug charges in Lee County, Florida. Jenkins is considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement urges anyone with information to come forward. Background: Drug Arrest and...

















