Area news briefs for July 1, 2026 | Community News Briefs
Charlotte County celebrates America’s 250th PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County and the Charlotte County Veterans Council will celebrate…
EF-0 tornado hits North Fort Myers, damages homes in Tamiami Village | Lee County
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—A tornado touched down in North Fort Myers Sunday, leaving homes damaged and neighbors…
Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild moves forward after permit approval | Lee County
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK)—Lee County received permit approval to begin pre-construction work on the Fort Myers Beach…
FGCU’s Dempsey garners more baseball All-America honors
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Headlined by two-time national award winner Evan Dempsey of Florida Gulf Coast, the College Baseball…
Cape Coral museum connects local stories to defining moments in American history
Cape Coral museum connects local stories to defining moments in American history CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape…
Mercola Market closes Cape Coral store, shifts online | GB Daily
Mercola Market & Cafe closed its Cape Coral storefront on June 30 after five years in business and…
New $100M Big Carlos Pass bridge opens in Fort Myers Beach | Lee County
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK) — A new connection is officially in place for Lee County after years…
Cape Coral asks Department of Government Efficiency for deadline extension over spending records
Cape Coral asks Department of Government Efficiency for deadline extension over spending records CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The…
A head-to-head contest forms in Cape Coral’s District 4 council race
A candidate is challenging the incumbent to become the next Cape Coral council member for District 4 in…
Donations pour into Monkey Bar in Cape Coral for families hit by Venezuela earthquakes
Donations pour into Monkey Bar in Cape Coral for families hit by Venezuela earthquakes CAPE CORAL, Fla. —…
Cape Coral manatee home after 6 months recovering from boat strike | Lee County
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) – A manatee is back home after a rough few months recovering from serious…
Fort Myers neighbors relieved after murder suspect charged in Julia Curvo case | Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. —Nearly six months after Julia Curvo was found dead near downtown Fort Myers, the man…