Second person dies in Cape Coral boat accident; 1 person still missing
A second person died late Saturday night following a boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River between Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Of the four people on the MTI 390 powerboat, one is in critical but stable condition, and one is missing, said Bradley Johnson, public information officer for Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Charlotte County corrections lieutenant killed in motorcycle crash, sheriff says
According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Lt. William Garlick, a corrections officer, died in a crash on his way home from work.
Area moms deliver some holiday cheer to deployed troops (copy)
As those in the military continue to serve around the world, local veterans groups have packaged up some holiday cheer to keep their spirits up.
Florida Rep opens PlayLab submissions
Florida Repertory Theatre, an Associate Member of the National New Play Network, is seeking submissions for its 2026 PlayLab Festival, slated for April 30 to May 1. PlayLab is an intensive weekend of rehearsals, readings, talkbacks and development that brings professional playwrights, directors, actors and audiences...
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge at Florida Rep
Florida Repertory Theatre presents The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge in the Historic Arcade Theatre Dec. 2 – 21. The delightful and zany holiday comedy by the author of Around the World in 80 Days takes place a year after Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. The entertaining and family-friendly story is set in a...
Electrical fire at apartment sends one to the hospital in Fort Myers
Fort Myers Fire said the cause of the fire was traced back to a power strip and charger cord. One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
UPDATE: Three charged in connection with Fort Myers shooting
Police said they have arrested three people in connection with the shooting in Fort Myers near Dunbar.
Puppies in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Fort Myers, FL?
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near fort myers.
FGCU’s first-year head coach Raina Harmon earns statement win over Stanford
In just her fifth game as a Division I head coach, FGCU’s Raina Harmon guided the Eagles to a statement win: a 66–62 upset over previously undefeated Stanford on Friday night. FGCU is a program with a history of taking down Power 5 programs, but as Harmon reminded her group pregame, there was still a barrier no FGCU...
Suspected drunk driver causes chaos in Fort Myers, troopers say
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WWSB) - A 21-year-old man is facing jail time and hefty fines after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase Thanksgiving Day, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At about 3:30 a.m. Thursday, troopers attempted to stop a reckless driver on eastbound Daniels Parkway, near Treeline Avenue, in...
