Crash causes serious injuries at Treeline Ave and Silver Ridge Blvd in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A crash with serious injuries involving a vehicle and motorcycle happened Monday afternoon at Treeline Avenue and Silver Ridge Boulevard in Fort Myers. The injuries were not life threatening, police said. Southbound traffic on Treeline Ave. was shut down between the Marina Bay and Botanica...
Which Southwest Florida senior communities are top rated?
Are you living in a senior community in Southwest Florida or planning that in the near future? U.S. News & World Report has done a ratings of the best in the nation and a handful in Collier and Lee counties made the list. A key element for being rated a best senior community is meeting a high standard of satisfaction based on the experience of...
Road rage incident on US-41 in Lee County leads to man facing hit-and-run charge
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A road rage incident Sunday evening along US-41 in Lee County resulted in a collision and a hit-and-run charge that Dilon Onesti, 27, is facing, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest report states that Onesti reportedly aggressively drove behind a car...
Man charged with attempted murder after dispute, shots fired, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired.
Fort Myers police seek to identify 3 men in connection with shooting
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking to identify three men following a shooting on Palm Beach Boulevard. According to FMPD, on April 11, a man was shot following a brief altercation inside El Patron, which is located in the 3600 block of Palm Beach Boulevard.
Nobody Knows When Pier Construction Will Begin
Lee County, which owns the Fort Myers Beach Pier, is ready to go. The holdup is the Army Corps of Engineers. Without permits from the Corps. all the county can do is wait. We heard back from the Corps. and what they said does not give us confidence those permits will be issued any time soon.
What A Day For The Local Cruisers
The weather was perfect for the 2026 Cruiser’s Appreciation Day Sunday sponsored by the Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee. The event is held every year at Bayside Park. Mooring Field residents are offered a free meal and a chance to share their stories about why they love anchoring off Fort Myers Beach.
15 Places Retirees on Social Security Can Afford That Have No State Income Tax
These cities allow retirees to combine the tax advantages of the state with the relatively affordable housing of each metro.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Bonita Short Film Fest; Stars on Ice and Movies in Paradise. Mark Sanders & Phil Hinton: ‘Broadway in Bloom’. “Broadway in Bloom” is a dazzling concert celebration of timeless Broadway hits, starring the charismatic vocalist Mark Sanders and acclaimed pianist Phil Hinton. This performance brings new life to beloved musical theatre classics with rich vocals and masterful...
Florida disability care crisis: Families face hidden costs and years-long delays: ‘Nobody will help...
Thousands of Florida children with severe behavioral and physical disabilities are either stuck on state waitlists or fail to meet qualification criteria for in-home care. Caregivers managing these complex needs report immense physical, medical and financial strain to keep their children out of state institutions. As of early 2026, more...
