Bill Medley bringing The Righteous Brothers to Fort Myers
Bill Medley is best known for his smooth baritone voice on the mega-hit “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” as part the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers. But in the early days of the group, before they recorded the most-played radio...
Swig brings trendy ‘dirty soda’ to Fort Myers, Cape Coral
There was no fanfare, no announcements, no social media posts. But when Swig softly and oh-so-quietly opened in Fort Myers on Feb. 14, customers just began showing up. In droves. “Word spread fast,” franchise owner of the soda shop Monique LeRoy said. “We opened, and people just kept showing up. It gets wild even...
E-bike popularity is soaring. People want more restrictions, but not too many
It's becoming more common to see electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other motorized devices like e-scooters. In the past few years, e-bikes have seen a surge in popularity and in accidents. Dr. Jennifer Caputo Seidler is a hospitalist and works in the trauma program at Tampa General Hospital. She said e-bike...
2,480 students disciplined for ‘disruptive behaviors’ in anti-ICE walkouts
The School District of Lee County released disciplinary actions taken against 2,480 students it identified as participating in “disruptive behaviors” related to anti-ICE walkouts that took place Feb. 4-6. Behaviors cited were:. • 2,037 skipping class or tardy to class. • 393 safety violations. • 50...
SHELTER SHOWDOWN: Charlotte County’s animal shelter fights for more money
The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County is trying to re-negotiate its deal with the county for the first time in 13 years.
Fort Myers Police call woman’s downtown death ‘suspicious’, ask for tips
Fort Myers Police are hoping someone can help them with information regarding the death of Julie "Jules" Curvo, her body found near downtown Fort Myers on Jan. 30. Police announced Feb. 26 that they are investigating the death of the 28-year-old as a homicide, SWFL Crime Stoppers said on social media. They hope...
Guest Commentary: From the Classroom: A teacher reflects on a year of progress in...
Students aren’t the only ones learning in the classroom… educators learn, too. After more than 20 years as a public school teacher, I have learned that meaningful change in education is rarely instant. When it happens, though, teachers and students feel the difference immediately. This school year has...
Spring Fishing in Charlotte Harbor
Each spring, warmer waters and baitfish schools return to Charlotte Harbor, bringing the estuary to life with some of Florida’s most sought-after species, including tarpon, snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout. Find more detail about and proven tips for catching these fish—and a few other oher iconic species—in our...
Lee County Sheriff’s Office, FWC officers rescue manatees near Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A pair of sea cows are on the mend thanks to some dedicated officers in Southwest Florida. Deputies for Lee County Sheriff’s Office spotted an injured manatee and her calf in a river off Fort Myers. Authorities teamed up with officers from the...
Estero grocery shopper finds his store experiences a pleasure, mostly
Welcome back to the SW Florida Grocery Shopping Chronicles, a place where we talk about all things grocery shopping with our audience from Marco Island to Cape Coral. This is a place where you can share your grocery shopping experiences − good and bad. Have a tip? A money-saving hack? An idea for a grocery shopping...
