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This Fort Myers Diner Feels Like A Time Capsule Straight Out Of The 1950s

Formica tables, cozy booths, and walls covered in vintage treasures greet every hungry guest at this retro spot. Oldies play in the background while the coffee pours. It feels like someone pressed pause on 1955. The menu matters just as much as the decor. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all run...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d
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Lee County man wanted on 2 warrants following arrests for Home Depot theft, fentanyl possession

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted on two felony warrants for probation violations following his latest arrests on theft, drug and driving with a revoked license charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, the first warrant for Jeffery Carl, 37, stems from a trip to...

Lee County, FL · 1d
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Signs offering cash for diabetes test strips are banned in Lee County, but the sales may be legal

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Nearly 1 in 10 adults in Florida live with diabetes, and signs in Lee County offering cash for diabetic test strips have raised questions about how these businesses operate and whether they are legal. Near Summerlin Road and Cypress Lake Drive in Lee County, bold...

Lee County, FL · 2d
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K-9’s alert leads Florida deputies to drugs in hidden vehicle compartment

A Florida K-9's alert to narcotics led to the discovery of drugs in a hidden compartment attached to the vehicle.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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FGCU women's basketball cruises past Arkansas State 89-59 in home opener

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball bounced back from a season-opening loss with a commanding 89-59 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday afternoon at Alico Arena. The Eagles (1-1) were led by Cerina Rolle, who scored a game-high 16 points, while Karina Gordon added 15...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Sanibel Moves Forward With Limited E-Bike Path Access

The Sanibel City Council on Nov. 3, 2026, approved a draft ordinance to go to second reading and public hearing on December 1, 2026, at 9:05 a.m. The draft Ordinance would retain the general prohibition on Class 2 and Class 3 electric bicycles on City bicycle paths and shared use paths, while establishing a limited exception for qualifying individuals age 16 or older who obtain and display a City-issued shared use path access permit and comply with permit conditions.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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SanCap Chamber Supports Serenity on Sanibel Opening with Ribbon-Cutting

The latest boutique opening at Heart of the Islands brings serenity, connection, and creativity to Sanibel Island. The SanCap Chamber celebrated Serenity on Sanibel’s opening Nov. 5 with a ribbon-cutting at 1620B Periwinkle Way. “The chill vibe is palpable as soon as you enter Serenity on Sanibel,” said John...

Sanibel, FL · 1d

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SWFL football playoff matchups revealed: Who's in and who they're facing

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The road to a high school football championship is officially set, with 16 Southwest Florida schools earning postseason spots following Friday's release of the Florida High School Athletic Association playoff brackets. Few teams celebrated louder than the Ida Baker Bulldogs, who gathered at Walk-On's Sports...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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'Crown jewel' Edison estates welcomes first addition in 60 years

It has been 60 years since something was built at the venerable Edison Home. That’s going to change. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates Board of Trustees presented plans to the Fort Myers city council on Nov. 2 for a new welcome center. The city council gave a unanimous 6-0 blessing to the plans, with Councilman Liston Bochette absent for the vote. Council member Terolyn Watson did vote against one item, which is a letter from the city guaranteeing a $1.6 million loan the Edison board of trustees plans to help fund the project. Watson said she had met with former council member Mike Flanders, who chairs the board of trustees, and that banks may be willing to loan the money without a city guarantee. Council member Darla Bonk pointed out that since the city owns the 21-acre property it would be on the hook for any loan default regardless. Former city officials Flanders, Henderson part of Edison board The Edison non-profit board of trustees also includes former mayor Randy Henderson. The welcome center was designed by architect Joyce Owens, founder and principal of Architecture Joyce Owens, a 12-person firm in southwest Florida. Owens is the national American Institute of

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Clears Path for Island Cow to Rebuild With Mini Golf After Fire, Ian

The Island Cow, a longtime favorite among Sanibel residents, is on track to rise again from the wreckage left by a 2022 kitchen fire and Hurricane Ian — this time with a twist nobody saw coming: the island's first mini golf course right next door to the dining room. Sanibel City Council has amended an ordinance to allow the popular Periwinkle Way restaurant to rebuild with the recreational amenity attached, according to Gulf Coast News, though the final design for the site has not yet been submitted.

Sanibel, FL · 1d

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Gulfshore Opera Brings Sold-Out Madama Butterfly to Naples, Then Tours SW Florida

Gulfshore Opera is launching its 13th season with Puccini's Madama Butterfly, staging the tragic tale of a young geisha and the American naval officer who betrays her across three Southwest Florida counties. The company's performance at Artis—Naples is already sold out, but tickets remain for stops in Punta Gorda and Fort Myers in the coming weeks.

Naples, FL · 2d

Naples Daily News

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Florida home buying dream isn't dead, it's just getting more expensive

As homeownership continues slipping further out of reach for many Americans, a growing number of affordable and workforce housing initiatives are taking shape across Southwest Florida . The trend comes as new national data this month shows potential buyers facing mounting obstacles from rising prices, higher mortgage rates and a shortage of budget-friendly homes. Last week marked the Southwest Florida start of a Naples affordable housing complex, the completion of a Fort Myers one while another workforce housing development is scheduled to debut Thursday, Nov. 11 in Sanibel. At the same time, housing preservation organizations are also expanding their presence locally looking for ways to keep existing homeowners housed amid continuing affordability pressures. The local activity mirrors concerns outlined in last week's National Association of Realtors' 2026 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which found first-time purchasers remain historically underrepresented in the housing market and continue to enter homeownership later in life. Here's what to know. What new affordable housing opened in Southwest Florida last week? While affordability concerns persist nationwide, several Southwest Florida projects are aimed at increasing housing opportunities for workers and lower-income residents. Thursday brought the official opening of Ekos on Evans, a 144-unit affordable housing community

Naples, FL · 2h

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Fort Myers panel backs $24M tax rebate for Midtown Yards

The $367 million planned development where the former News-Press building now stands has a name, but demolition and construction are still more than a year away. The advisory board of the Community Redevelopment Agency recommended approval of $24 million in tax breaks over 14 years during a meeting Nov. 4. The board backed the amount despite a consultant’s recommendation that the CRA give only $20 million in tax breaks.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral man accused of pushing 13-year-old off bike, taking it after kickball game argument

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested after police said he pushed a 13-year-old off a bicycle and took the bike following an argument during a kickball game Oct. 30. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to a reported theft in progress in...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Council Considers Expiring Deadlines

The Sanibel City Council at its November 3, 2026 meeting, addressed a number of issues related to the nearing expiration dates of several provisions of the Code. (1) Nonconformances. Extend the deadline to re-establish nonconforming uses & structures substantially damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian. That deadline expires December 31, 2026, and Council extended it to December 31, 2027.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers Out of the Darkness Walk brings hope after loss

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Hundreds of people gathered Sunday in Fort Myers for the sixth Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention. Many people honored loved ones they lost as they walked in colorful honor beads that showed their connection to suicide. "I think...

Fort Myers, FL · 18h

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Sanibel Council Adopts Ordinance for Mini Golf

At the March 31, 2026, Sanibel City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Holly Smith requested and received the City Council’s consensus to add a discussion item to the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting agenda to allow “miniature golf” as a conditional use within the Land Development Code.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Southbound Ortiz Avenue traffic in Fort Myers shifts to new lanes Sunday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An overnight shift of traffic on Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers is expected to take place Sunday night, according to the Lee County Department of Transportation. Lee County DOT said in a news release that crews will shift southbound traffic on Ortiz Avenue to the...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Man accused of DUI, assaulting Fort Myers officer and resisting arrest after crash

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested in Fort Myers after officers responded to the scene of a crash on Palm Beach Boulevard. According to an arrest report, on Monday officers responded to a report of a traffic crash at East Riverside Drive and Palm Beach Boulevard. Officers say that there was a single person, Clifton Henderson, standing next to the driver's side of the crashed car.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Fair at Fenway South Returns to Fort Myers With Dinosaurs, Magic and Mixed-Up Prices

The Fair at Fenway South is back at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers for its 12th year, bringing carnival rides, fair food, a petting zoo and even a few dinosaurs to the ballpark grounds through November 22. The fair runs across three weekends — Friday through Sunday on Nov. 6-8, Nov. 13-15 and Nov. 20-22 — giving Southwest Florida families multiple chances to catch the rides, games and live entertainment before it packs up for the year.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d