Large piles of debris and sand at Fort Myers Beach after MiltonUnited Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand at Fort Myers Beach after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
MATLACHA Matlacha’s power poles find new life after devastating hurricanes Southwest Florida is all about culture, and on Matlacha, you can tell the culture through the art on the island.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Wyvern Hotel staff returns after hurricanes Helene and Milton After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the Southwest Florida coast, people lost their way of living.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after an officer-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Symphony to host ‘Music of Harry Potter’ event Muggles, get ready to experience the music of Harry Potter, which is coming to the Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
Amendment 4: Right to abortion Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand at Fort Myers Beach after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
MATLACHA Matlacha’s power poles find new life after devastating hurricanes Southwest Florida is all about culture, and on Matlacha, you can tell the culture through the art on the island.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Wyvern Hotel staff returns after hurricanes Helene and Milton After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the Southwest Florida coast, people lost their way of living.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after an officer-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Symphony to host ‘Music of Harry Potter’ event Muggles, get ready to experience the music of Harry Potter, which is coming to the Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
Amendment 4: Right to abortion Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.
Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning. The expansion would match the future expansion of the Cape Coral Bridge, which will also have six lanes. RELATED: Lee County to add lanes to the Cape Coral Bridge Some people are unhappy about traffic getting on and off this bridge during rush hour. They’re also frustrated with peak season while trying to get to work or take their kids to school. Residents are saying that necessary parts of their daily routine are becoming much more of a hassle because the bridge can’t fit all of the drivers it has. Suzanne Treichler has lived in Cape Coral for 30 years. She said Cape Coral Parkway is so bad she won’t use it anymore. “I used to drive my son from Cape Coral to Canterbury School,” said Treichler. “I did for eight years, and I think it’s a real problem now for people to get over the bridge during commuting hours.” Terry Elswick is a Cape Coral resident who said her commute home from work takes over an hour. “I would get off work between like 4:30 and 5:30, and that’s a seven-mile drive from from Gulf Coast Hospital to my house, and it would take me an hour plus and all those lanes merging. I would stay in the left-hand lane on the bridge, but you’ve got three lanes merging into the right-hand lane. The City of Cape Coral is expanding the parkway between Coronado Parkway and Del Prado Boulevard from four to six lanes. It will take away 56 parking spaces, including from Iguana Mia and Yellowfin Sushi. Elswick said losing those spaces is worth it. “I do see the need for it, especially during snowbird season,” said Elswick. “And snowbird season is coming earlier and earlier each year, so we’ll start seeing and seeing it soon.” During the Cape City Council workshop on Wednesday, Mayor John Gunter said he hopes the project can be accelerated by at least 30 days and be ready for next October, when peak season starts. The project is expected to be completed by mid-November 2025, just in time for next year’s holidays.