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Home values drop along Florida's Gulf Coast amid rising inventory
6+ min ago (316+ words) Home values along the Gulf Coast, including Punta Gorda, are experiencing a notable decline, with prices dropping by more than $25,000, and Lee County seeing over 12,800 homes for sale. Ellis Painter, who is considering a move to Fort Myers from Pittsburgh,…...
Hockey on the Gulf Coast: Florida dominates the NHL over the past decade
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (347+ words) On Jan. 22, NHL President of Events & Content Steve Mayer addressed the media in front of a semi-constructed tent at Raymond James Stadium. There was concern as to whether an outdoor hockey game in Tampa Bay would pan out, but Mayer…...
1 detained after Lee County deputies respond to scene along Stella St in Fort Myers
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (83+ words) 1 detained after Lee County deputies respond to scene along Stella St in Fort Myers'Gulf Coast News and Weather Lee County deputies have detained one person during an active investigation in Fort Myers on Tuesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's…...
Fort Myers ranks as 4th most searched spring break destination on Spirit Airlines
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (185+ words) Fort Myers ranks as 4th most searched spring break destination on Spirit Airlines'Gulf Coast News and Weather A new report from Spirit Airlines listed Fort Myers as the fourth most searched spring break destination for 2026.>>Video above: Headlines for Feb 10, 2026Spirit Airlines…...
Charlotte County considers e-bike safety rules with a public meeting
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (213+ words) Charlotte County commissioners are discussing new safety measures at a public meeting on e-bikes after a fatal crash on Harbor Boulevard in September, as the increase in e-bike usage has led to more collisions. Tammy Trebian walks her dog JD…...
Man accused of stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise in barcode-swapping scheme at Cape Coral Lowe's
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (216+ words) A Cape Coral man was arrested at a Lowe's Home Improvement store after being accused of using barcode-swapping to steal almost $1,000 worth of merchandise over a 120-day period. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers were called to a…...
3 arrested after bullet shatters woman’s car window during violent shootout in HeadPinz parking lot
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (414+ words) Three people have been arrested following an investigation into a shooting that took place Saturday night at a HeadPinz in Lee County. According to Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, deputies responded to the HeadPinz on Global Parkway around 9:57 p.m. after reports…...
Man arrested in Lee County, accused of street racing
11+ hour ago (178+ words) A man was arrested in Lee County on Sunday after being accused of street racing. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were at a red light at the intersection of Daniels Parkway and Plantation Road at around 11 a.m. >>Video…...
Man arrested in DeSoto County, accused of illegally hunting deer
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (179+ words) A man was arrested in DeSoto County over the weekend after being accused of illegally hunting deer. >>Video above: Headlines for Feb. 10, 2026 According to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, Dominick Carillo, of Lakeland, was pulled over by deputies near Northwest…...
Cool mornings and warm afternoons for the Gulf Coast
18+ hour, 52+ min ago (222+ words) We're in store for a long stretch of spring-like warmth across the Gulf Coast. The warmth is finally setting in across the Gulf Coast this week as daytime highs close in on 80 degrees Tuesday afternoon. It'll still be a bit…...