PARKING IN PARADISE: Controversial Boca Grande parking ordinance to be discussed
“They’re trying to exclude people from coming on the island,” South Beach Bar & Grille Co-Owner Bart Destefano told Fox 4.
Shoeless man caught on camera in Cape Coral break-in attempt
A Cape Coral homeowner's security camera captured a masked intruder who oddly removed his shoes before attempting to break in through the back lanai at 2 a.m.
Fort Myers Beach Faces FEMA Compliance Chaos: Over 200 Trailers Must Go
Federal officials flagged 252 properties on Fort Myers Beach where trailers and structures must go. The situation became more confusing after FEMA first allowed temporary trailers but later said they didn't meet requirements, leading to mixed messages about deadlines. "The easiest thing to move is a trailer, I don't...
CCSO: Windshield dumping leads to felony charge
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County detectives have filed another commercial littering case, this one involving hundreds of broken windshields dumped on a lot near Punta Gorda.
‘Empty, empty, empty’: Mom who left kids in hot car with no water to...
"Five minutes? Because I'm hearing like 25 minutes and the car's not on and the windows aren't down," the deputy said. "Any particular reason why you're leaving the kids in the car?" The post 'Empty, empty, empty': Mom who left kids in hot car with no water to shop at Dollar Tree didn't seem fazed when cops busted...
2 hospitals in region ranked among top 10 in Florida
Several hospitals from Tampa to Fort Myers were listed among the best hospitals in Florida by U.S. News and World Report, which on July 29 released its 2025-2026 rankings. The publication assessed more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide as part of its research, which included looking at a variety of patient outcome...
Florida media descends on Sunseeker
Emerald Greene has been to Fort Myers. She’s been to Sarasota.
Babcock Ranch reaches key sales milestone
Babcock Ranch, the all-solar community being built in rural Southwest Florida, hit a milestone last week when it reached 5,000 houses sold. The house was bought by Mark William and Fay Jean Petersen, the second one they’ve bought in the development. The Lennar-built house is in the Willowgreen community.
The Catholic Church Will Rebuild on Fort Myers Beach
Town Manager Will McKannay brought that good news to Beach Talk Radio Sunday when he appeared on the show with Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt. McKannay says he’s seen the drawings for the new church and they are “absolutely gorgeous.”. Watch McKannay detail the plans for the Church to...
Local rescue wants you to meet a 10lb senior Poodle (Toy) seeking a home:...
Mister, a charming 13-year-old toy poodle, needs a new home after being rescued from a local shelter where he struggled with kennel stress. This 10-pound senior boy comes with an adoption fee of $225, and he's currently in the care of Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue in Cape Coral, FL. The rescue stepped in when the...