Man says he witnessed boater plowing through group of manatees near Cape Coral
A man said he witnessed a boater running over a group of manatees out on the water. Brian Elms said the sad strike occurred earlier this week near Cape Coral. He said the driver of the boat was not paying attention to where they were driving, instead they were looking over at him when they stormed through the group.
Cape Coral man charged with murder of his mother
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 69-year-old woman was found dead in her home with multiple stab wounds, leading to the arrest of her son, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incident occurred on September 16, 2025, when family members discovered the body of Rosemary Johnson at 4338 Jacaranda Pkwy W. Officers...
Fort Myers’ Largest Go-Kart Track Comes to Fort Myers
After Hurricane Ian in 2022, FastTrax Go Kart and Entertainment Center suffered catastrophic damage and has remained closed indefinitely. Nearly three years later, it’s back and ready to welcome the Fort Myers community. Located approximately ten minutes off campus, FastTrax offers a wide variety of entertainment...
Fort Myers Honors Late Educator by Renaming Part of Edison Avenue Charlotte Rafferty Way
The Fort Myers City Council voted to name a stretch of Edison Avenue after Charlotte Rafferty, who passed away on June 6, 2025. The 0.2-mile section between Euclid and Lane Avenues will bear her name. Through Resolution No. 2025-107, officials created Charlotte Rafferty Way. New signs will display "Honorary" to...
Lee health officials issue water advisory for Bowditch Park
A health advisory is in effect for Bowditch Park after recent water tests revealed high levels of bacteria that could make swimmers sick.
Water main break shuts down road, submerges car in Cape Coral
A reclaimed water main break in Cape Coral shut down part of a road in Cape Coral on Everest Parkway and claimed one car.
Cape to raise rental registration fees
Those who own short-term rentals will pay an annual $350 registration fee to the city of Cape Coral starting next year. It’s less than where the city started but still more than property owners and industry organizations wanted. Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association Director of Public Policy Kevin Besserer...
Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill demolished nearly year after a fire
The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill is demolished after being destroyed by fire nearly one year ago in Cape Coral.
5 Things I Love About The New Publix In Fort Myers
So I guess this is 40, getting about excited about grocery stores, but there are 5 things I love about the new Publix in Fort Myers. While some people think that going grocery shopping is a chore, I actually love it. So much that I've been a part-time Instacart shopper for over 5 years now. I love finding new...
“We Will”: Bringing a School and Community Together in the Face of Traumatic Events
Bringing a School and Community Together in the Face of Traumatic Events through the Power of Music. “We’ll move on, we’ll go stronger, we will sing another song, we will dream of a promise that will bring a brighter day.” – From the piece “We Will” by Jim Papoulis.
