NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Photo by Nicole Michalou on Pexels.com Christmas time is meant to be spent with loved ones; however, you may not want to cook for said loved ones. Here’s a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day: Cape Coral Ariani Ristorante Italiano located on 1529 Southeast 15th Terrace The Boathouse located on 1516 Southeast 46th Street. Front Porch Social located on 4721 Vincennes Blvd. Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro located on 5951 Silver King Blvd. The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill located on 5819 Driftwood Pkwy. Ariani Ristorante Italiano, courtesy of Ariani Ristorante Italiano Captiva Old Captiva House located on 15951 Captiva Dr. Bonita Springs Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa located on 5001 Coconut Road Mare Terra located on 28340 Trails Edge Blvd. Milano’s Ristorante located on 26841 S Bay Drive Roy’s Restaurant located on 26831 S Bay Drive Roy’s Restaurant, image courtesy of the restaurant Estero Ristorante Farfalla located on 21301 S Tamiami Trail Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach Bruno’s of Brooklyn located on 2112 2nd St. Island View located on 1400 Estero Blvd. Kumo Japanese Steak House & Sushi located on 7950 Dani Drive Lighthouse Hotel & Tiki Bar located on 1051 5th St. Margaritaville Beach Resort located on 251 Crescent St. The Prawnbroker located on 13451-16 McGregor Blvd. Sundeck at Lani Kai located on 463 Estero Blvd. Yucatan Beach Stand located on 250 Old San Carlos Blvd. Lighthouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, courtesy of the bar Immokalee Seminole Hotel & Casino located on 506 South 1st St. Naples Alberto’s on Fifth located on 868 5th Ave South Baleen located on 9891 Gulf Shore Drive Bice located on 300 5th Ave. Bistro La Baguette located on 3560 Tamiami Trail Bravo Italian Kitchen located on 9110 Strada Place Brio Italian Grille located on 5505 Tamiami Trail Caffe Milano located on 800 5th Ave. The Catch of the Pelican—The Naples Grand Resort located on 475 Seagate Drive Hogfish Harry’s located on 600 Neapolitan Way Hyde n Chic located on 923 Creech Road Lamoraga located on 3936 Tamiami Trail La Prescheria located on 474 5th Ave. The London Club located on 221 9th Street L’Olivo Ristorante located on 651 5th Ave. Molto Trattoria located on 368 5th Ave. The Oasis’ Christmas Club, courtesy The Oasis The Oasis located on 1046 Pine Ridge Road Ocean Prime located on 699 5th Ave. Osteria Capri located on 387 Capri Blvd. Ria Restaurant located on 2600 Tiburon Drive. Sails located on 301 Fifth Ave. Shula’s Steakhouse located on 5111 Tamiami Trail Sushi Thai Downtown located on 898 5th Ave. Van Van Cuban Cafe located on 2500 Tamiami Trail Vourla Mediterranean Cafe & Grill located on 1860 Tamiami Trail Zen Asian BBQ located on 10823 Tamiami Trail Englewood Boca Royale Golf & Country Club located on 1601 Englewood Road Howards Restaurant located on 70 N Indiana Ave. Irving’s Coffee & Creamery located on 405 W Dearborn Street Port Charlotte Fin Sushi & Grill located on 24123 Peachland Blvd. Celtic Ray Public House, image courtesy of Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Celtic Ray Public House located on 145 East Marion Ave. F.M. Don’s located on 201 W Marion Ave. Harpoon Harry’s located on 1200 W Retta Esplanade Unit #55. River City Grill located on 131 West Marion Ave. The Captain’s Table Restaurant located on 1200 West Retta Esplanade.