In his award-winning book, author and historian Douglas Brinkley began with a reference to Pelican Island, Florida "I would ...

Florida House District 80 is home to exclusive coastal resorts and private communities. A Democrat is challenging the ...

Looking for some fun this July? Here are our top picks for the best concerts, shows, festivals and other events happening in ...

Mercola Market & Cafe in Cape Coral is closing its physical store on June 30. The company will continue to operate as a fully remote business, selling products online. A 40% off sale is being held on ...

The Cape Coral Rowing Club was burglarized at the Seven Islands on June 18. The thieves may have scoped out the property on ...

A stunning cloud formation rolled over Southwest Florida as seen from Bunche Beach on Monday, June 29, 2026. See the photos ...

The man accused of killing a woman with a hammer has been newly accused of strangling a 28-year-old missing woman to death ...

It's America's big 250th anniversary. And people are celebrating with 4th of July fireworks and events all over Lee County.

Five candidates are challenging the incumbent for the role of Cape Coral mayor. The non-partisan primary election is scheduled for Aug. 18, with a general election on Nov. 3. Candidates include the ...

Our list features the top 25 girls basketball players from Southwest Florida high schools over the past 25 seasons. Players were selected based on their high school and college basketball careers. The ...

An EF-0 tornado with 85 mph winds touched down in North Fort Myers. The National Weather Service noted that such weak, brief tornadoes are difficult to predict. It may have been the weakest kind of ...

Most major grocery stores will be open on the Fourth of July, though some will have modified hours. Costco is the only major retailer listed that will be closed for the holiday. It is recommended to ...