Nearly $20,000 Raised For Local Musician
Local musicians played for free and raised money all day long at Wahoo Willie’s Wednesday to help out fellow musician Frank Thomson who suffered a massive heart attack late last year. Stephen Clark organized the event and gave us the details on how the $18,350 came in:. – $2,889...
Addressing the Danger: Lee County Commits $5.7M to Stop Deadly Burnt Store Road Crashes
Lee County commissioners just signed off on $5.7 million for safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road, a stretch that’s seen more than its share of deadly crashes. They’re not waiting for the big project, widening the entire road, which still lacks funding. Instead, the county will put in rumble strips, two-mile-long...
Transportation Surtax Meeting is Today
This morning at 9AM, in downtown Fort Myers, the Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss a county-wide 1% sales surtax that, if approved, would fund construction and repairs to Lee County roads. Earlier this month the MPO Executive Committee started the discussion that led to the item being moved to the...
Lee County deputies arrest man accused of DUI, attempting to leave scene of crash...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested in Fort Myers on Thursday after being accused of DUI, rear-ending a car and trying to run away from the scene of the crash. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene of a crash at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Summerlin Road at...
Gas leak secured on Hancock Bridge Parkway after forcing evacuations
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Authorities responded to a gas leak near businesses on Hancock Bridge Parkway near Orange Grove Boulevard in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District, the gas leak is secured. All businesses in the area were evacuated, but there are no...
Two fast-casual Fort Myers area restaurants open, close to start 2026
We’ve got good news and bad news on the lobster roll scene. One fast casual restaurant focusing on the New England staple has opened a third location, while another (with a side of roast beef) has closed ... Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls This New England-style lobster-loving fast-casual chain just opened a location at...
Cape Coral Dining Scene Thrives: New Eateries Join Timeless Classics Amidst Booming Growth
Cape Coral welcomed more than 35 new eateries in 2025. The city's food options kept expanding. Walk-On's arrived. So did Bacio's Pizzeria, Yonutz, Cape Brazilian Grill, Pei Wei, Sunset Chicken, and Tropical Smoothie. Wow Steakhouse opened its doors, and Huey Magoos started serving chicken. Two Papa Johns locations...
SOLD: Storage, light manufacturing will replace the old Shell Factory in NFM
The iconic Shell Factory property in North Fort Myers has officially changed hands for almost $4M after closing in 2024.
Tickets on sale Friday for John Legend’s Fort Myers concert
FORT MYERS, Fla. — John Legend is set to perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers on March 20, with tickets going on sale Friday at 10 a.m. The concert, titled "An Evening of Songs & Stories," will be held at the venue located at Florida Southwestern State College. Tickets can be purchased...
Cape Coral police to conduct impaired driving operation
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department will conduct an impaired driving operation on January 23, 2026, continuing into January 24. This initiative, funded by a grant, aims to enhance impaired driving enforcement across the city. The operation is supported by FDOT sub-grant funding, as Cape Coral...

















