NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
Naples’ CFO formally appointed Naples city manager, city manager’s new job disclosed Naples City Council unanimously agreed Deputy City Manager Gary Young will become city manager, formalizing a decision made two days earlier.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
Naples’ CFO formally appointed Naples city manager, city manager’s new job disclosed Naples City Council unanimously agreed Deputy City Manager Gary Young will become city manager, formalizing a decision made two days earlier.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Bargain Bin Heroes performing at past 239 Fest. CREDIT: Reggae inspired life The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever. This free, two-day event will feature local and regional punk, ska and reggae bands. It will take place in downtown Cape Coral at Rack’em Spirits & Times on Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. The lineups are as follows: Friday, Feb. 7 Go Read Theory Arcane Arcade Worn Out Trend Perfect Sequence Duellona Misfits tribute band Saturday, Feb. 8 Wolf-Face Bargain Bin Heroes Chilled Monkey Brains Except You 69 Fingers Abortion Twins Foolish Relics RATH & the Wise Guys Shakers Tonal Annihilation Except You performing at past 239 Fest at Ollie’s Pub Eric Demayo is hosting the event. He is the lead singer and bassist of Bargain Bin Heroes. “It’s a free 21 and up event in downtown Cape Coral to showcase some of the state’s best and up-and-coming punk, ska and reggae bands,” Demayo said. The fest has been going on since 2010. Past renditions were also held at Rack’em’s neighbor, Ollie’s Pub, but with Ollie’s closure in April, the fest will now only be held at Rack’ems. Two stages will showcase the talent of Southwest Florida’s music scene. The first will be inside the venue, and the second will be on the venue’s patio, which faces 47th Terrace. The fest was supposed to occur in October, but Hurricane Milton had other plans. Due to the storm making landfall days prior to the event date, they had to cancel it. “It was just too close for comfort to try to still put a show on like of that magnitude. Maybe a couple of weeks before–OK, we’ve done that kind of thing, but the two days before, it’s just like, ah, nobody’s head’s in the right space anymore,” Demayo said. Despite its cancellation, Demayo quickly rescheduled it for this February. “When the event was canceled, I got a lot of messages from people about how they understood, but we’re obviously heartbroken that it had to get canceled, so I feel with this one, the word is out more than ever. Plus, with this being a rescheduling, it’s kind of one of those things, like once you lost it, you kind of realize how much you missed it,” Demayo said. Demayo is excited for the next rendition of this annual fest. LOCAL MUSIC: SWFL thrash punk band, Except You, releases EP on exclusive, recycled vinyl “It means so much. There’s so many different people, and I think that’s the beauty of it, that it’s a very inclusive event, a safe space. Everybody’s welcome. Come have a good time [and] enjoy the music. There’s a lot of great bands, and it’s something we don’t always get to see in the area, even though the area is doing well and growing with different music and bands,” he said. Cape Coral is a popular haven for Southwest Florida’s local original music scene, and Demayo is proud that the fest will mostly feature just that. Abortion Twins performing at past 239 Fest. “Just over the last couple years or decade or so, it’s really grown and been a little nurturing spot for some good music like that. Original music, too. I mean there’s a handful of covers. We all play our covers here and there, but it’s nice to see that it’s known as an original event,” he said. While it is mostly original music, a set on Friday will commemorate the legendary punk band the Misfits. Glenn Danzig won’t be there, but Demayo and members of Bargain Bin Heroes will fill the shoes and bring the Misfits’ energy to the SWFL area. “It’s pretty much all Bargain Bin Heroes minus our horn players. It’s our rhythm section and our guitar players. And we’re like, let’s do it. We know all these songs anyway. We grew up doing it. Like, let’s just go have some fun,” he said. For the first time, the event will showcase Wolf Face, a band from Tampa. “[They’re] like Teen Wolf from the old Michael J. Fox movie, and they’re just amazing. They’ve been doing great shows around the state, even touring and stuff, so we’re really glad that they came down to help headline the show with us. We’re really excited to host them down here and show them what Southwest Florida can do. You’re in for a treat,” Demayo said. Rack’ems is located at 1011 47th Terrace in downtown Cape Coral.