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Mussels fall to Marauders, 8-5

FORT MYERS - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell 8-5 to the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday night at Hammond Stadium, evening the three-game series at one game apiece. Bradenton (21-25) struck first for the second time in as many games when Will Taylor hit a leadoff homer on the first pitch ...

Big sixth inning powers Mussels past Marauders 6-3

FORT MYERS - A four-run sixth inning pushed the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels past the Bradenton Marauders 6-3 Tuesday night at Hammond Stadium. Trailing by a run in the sixth inning, Jose Rodriguez blasted a two-out, two-run homer to give Fort Myers (21-25) their first lead of the night at ...

FWC: Reel in the fun on two license-free fishing weekends

Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a perfect opportunity to try fishing with your friends and family. This summer's license-free fishing weekends are on June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for ...

Fort Myers drops third straight game to Lakeland, falling 4-1

LAKELAND, Fla. - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell to the Lakeland Flying Tigers by a 4-1 score Thursday night at Publix Field. Lakeland (24-17) has now won each of the first three games of the series as it has added to its lead in the FSL West standings. Fort Myers (19-23) has been ...

Voting begins for Cape Coral Breeze Reader’s Choice Athlete of the Year

Voting for the Cape Coral Breeze Reader’s Choice Athlete of the Year for the 2024/2025 school year is now open.      There were countless top performances from student-athletes in the Breeze coverage area across all seasons, and now, it’s up to readers to decide who will earn top honors for the year.     Nominees include:   • Daniel Lynn, senior, Cape Coral Seahawks: Lynn became the first Seahawk bowler in school history to win a FHSAA State Championship, as he swept through a field of 16 to earn top honors in the state. He took down the No. 1 ranked bowler along the ...

North falls in state softball semifinals, 5-4

Thursday SOFTBALL  FHSAA Championships at Longwood Class 5A Semifinals Winter Springs 5, North Fort Myers 4: The Bears scored in the bottom of the seventh inning to end the Red Knights' state title hopes. Mia Lane cracked a three-run homer for the Red Knights (20-8) and Abigail Hynes ...