Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materialSword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
ESTERO Everblades head coach Brad Ralph captures 500th career win Florida Everblades head coach Brad Ralph becomes just the fourth coach in ECHL history to record 500 career regular season wins.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
ESTERO Everblades head coach Brad Ralph captures 500th career win Florida Everblades head coach Brad Ralph becomes just the fourth coach in ECHL history to record 500 career regular season wins.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
(Pixabay) For many people, cooking with the family is a Christmas tradition. For others, it’s a special dinner out. Whether it’s your tradition, you’re stuck working or you have a cooking disaster, here is a list of some restaurants that are open on Christmas Day. According to RetailMeNot, the following national restaurants are open Wednesday. However, keep in mind, hours may vary by location, so you should give your restaurant of choice a call to confirm. Boston Market Buca di Beppo Buffalo Wild Wings Denny’s Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Fogo de Chao IHOP Legal Sea Foods Macaroni Grill Marie Callender’s Morton’s The Steakhouse Old Country Buffet Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Ruth’s Chris Steak House Smith & Wollensky Starbucks Waffle House If you’re looking to go somewhere that is more local, Fort Myers Beach has a long list of restaurants that are open not only on Christmas but some of them are also open on New Year’s Eve and Day. (CE = Christmas Eve; CD = Christmas Day; NYE = New Year’s Eve; NYD = New Year’s Day.) Banyan Grille – CE(buffet), NYE(buffet), NYD Bayfront Bistro – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Cabanas Beach Bar at Diamondhead – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Casablanca Cafe – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Charley’s Boathouse Grill – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Coste Island Cuisine at Diamondhead – CE, CD(buffet), NYE, NYD Deckside Cafe At Outrigger – CE, CD, NYE, NYD DeRomo’s – CE, NYE, NYD Doc Ford’s – CE, NYE, NYD Dixie Fish Co. – CE, NYE, NYD Edelweiss Burger – CD, NYE, NYD Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria – CE, NYE, NYD Fish-Tale Waterfront Dining – CE, NYE Flippers on the Bay – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Fresh Catch Bistro – CE, NYE, NYD Island Cafe – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Island View Restaurant – CE, CD(buffet), NYE, NYD Junkanoo – CE, NYE, NYD Kava Culture – CE, CD, NYE, NYD La Ola Surfside Restaurant – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Lighthouse Tiki Bar – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Love Boat Ice Cream – CE, NYE, NYD Mango Rita’s – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Matanzas on the Bay – NYE, NYD Nervous Nellie’s – CE, CD(menu), NYE, NYD Original Shrimp Dock – CE, NYE, NYD Parrot Key Caribbean Grill – CE, NYE, NYD Pete’s Time Out – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Pierside Grill – CE, NYE, NYD Pinchers Beach Bar at the Wyndham – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Pink Shell Beach Resort – CE, CD(buffet), NYE, NYD Plaka Restaurant – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Rae’s on the Beach – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Royal Scoop – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Rib City – CE, NYE Sabal Palm Patio Bar & Grill – CE, CD, NYE Seminole Casino – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Shamrock Irish Pub – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Shuckers at the Gulfshore – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Skye’s Mexican & More – CE, NYE, NYD Smokin Oyster Brewery – CE, NYE, NYD South Beach Grille – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Sun Deck at the Lani Kai – CE, CD, NYE, NYD Sunset Beach Tropical Grill – CE, CD, NYE, NYD The Beach Bar – CE, CD, NYE, NYD The Doghouse – CE, NYE, NYD The Salty Crab – NYE, NYD The Sandbar & Grille – CE, CD, NYE, NYD The Whale – CE, NYE, NYD Truly Scrumptious – CE, NYE, NYD Tuckaway Cafe – CE, NYE, NYD Yucatan Beach Stand – CE, CD, NYE, NYD According to Open Table, there are multiple restaurants across SWFL that will be open as well. Tanglewood – Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Roy’s Bonita Springs Sails Restaurant Sale e Pepe – Marco Beach Ocean Resort South Fork Grille Continental Naples Terrazza – The Ritz-Carlton, Naples The Deck at 560 – Hilton Marco Island Resort & Spa Ristorante Farfalla Tarpon Bay at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa GameTime – Fort Myers Figs Grille Ember Korean Steakhouse Tokyo Bay – Bonita Springs Cote D’Azur AMORE Ristorante Molto Trattoria Rae’s on the Beach Lamoraga Shula’s Steak House – Naples The Claw Bar The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant Noodles Italian Cafe & Sushi Bar Twisted Vine Bistro Chez Guy Yabba Island Grill Alberto’s on Fifth Escargot 41 Mezzo – The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Jack’s Chez Boet Cavo Lounge TARTINE & TARTELETTE Van Van Cuban Cafe La Pescheria Coast Cafe Luna at Ramada Inn Naples Normandie Seaside Cafe at West Wind Inn Sushi Thai Downtown 1500 South Restaurant Verdi’s Bistro Sale e Pepe – Marco Beach Ocean Resort Tesoro – JW Marriott Marco Island TGI Fridays – Port Charlotte Latitude 26 Caffe Milano Other area restaurants that are open for the holidays: Bimini Bait Shack India’s Grill Spice Club Indian Grill Remember, if you’re looking to see if a specific restaurant is open, just give them a call or check out their website for hours. If you know of a restaurant that we missed on this list, let us know by sending us a correction email below.