Hopsized Brewing Co., along Old US 41 Road in Bonita Springs, gained international recognition with its one-of-a-kind “Chargie,” dubbed the best golden or blonde ale around the globe, just in time for American Craft Beer Week from May 11 to 15. But earning this designation has brought a disconcerting trend to both owners’ attention that they said passionate craft beer connoisseurs cannot ignore.

A teenager from Immokalee will travel to Rome soon to take part in a global initiative for peace. About 40 young people from some of the most troubled places on earth will collaborate on ways to bring peace to their home communities.

Tourism is big business in the Sunshine State.

Tamara Patzer didn’t mean to call the police on her son. On April 11, she realized he was having a delusional episode while visiting him at his home in Port Charlotte. She called a mental health service provider. Instead, he was arrested and is now being held in the Sarasota County Jail.

A Fort Myers brewery will host a daylong food event featuring Mexican cuisine and live entertainment.

FPL shares tips for Florida snowbirds to protect homes, prevent mold and reduce energy costs while away during the summer months.

The Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties is inviting local seniors to pull up a chair and maybe try something new.

The Bay of Pigs invasion happened 65 years ago today on April 17th, 1961.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank Hunger Action Center will be open a few weeks earlier than projected, which helps in this time of increasing food insecurity.

Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank presented adaptive bicycles and tricycles to Southwest Florida children with special needs and their families.