Gulf Coast Traffic Alerts: March 3
The Matanzas Pass Bridge has been cleared and is back open, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. 2:55 p.m.
Annual BBQ, Bands & Brew March 28
Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning on Saturday, March 28 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. During the 15th annual event, Southwest Florida’s top pit masters will compete for the title of “Best BBQ in Town,” accompanied by a lineup of live performances,...
I found my way back to the classroom in Lee County
Every teacher remembers the moment they knew they were called to the classroom. More recently, I remember the moment I was called back to the classroom. I began my career in education in 1987 at an elementary school in Collier County. Over the next three decades, I taught elementary school, high school, adult...
Development targets center of Rotonda
ROTONDA WEST — Plans for multi-family housing complexes near the center of Rotonda West have some residents frustrated.
Cape Coral woman accused of stealing local business’s credit card, spending almost $2K
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral woman was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of stealing a business's card and using it for personal transactions. According to a news release from the Cape Coral Police Department, officers were contacted on Dec. 7, 2025, by a local air conditioning company regarding a fraud...
North Fort Myers Eagle Mom Vanishes, Dad Left Solo With Eaglet
Last Friday, the female bald eagle known to viewers as F23 failed to return to the Bayshore Road nest in North Fort Myers, suddenly leaving longtime mate M15 alone with their nearly fledged chick, E26. Her disappearance has thousands of livestream watchers on edge as the young eagle edges toward its first flights....
Suspects wanted in Miromar Outlets theft
ESTERO, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a store at Miromar Outlets in Estero. According to Crime Stoppers, the two suspects are accused of grand theft at the BOSS Outlet on Saturday at 1:45 p.m. If you have information in...
Fort Myers road rage suspect admits to opening fire and claims driver shouted racial...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested Saturday after being accused of firing a gun during a road rage incident in Fort Myers. According to the Fort Myers Police Department arrest report, officers responded to two cars involved in a road rage incident that were pulled over on northbound I-75 and Palm Beach Boulevard...
The Goddard School of Estero is now open
The Goddard School®, a nationally acclaimed early childhood education franchise, opened its first location in Lee County and Estero, bringing the inquiry-based learning experience to area families. The Goddard School of Estero is the first location for owners Dave and Autumn Horell. The Horells have partnered with...
Invitational Skater Powerboats Brand-Celebration Coming To Cape Coral
Once a landmark in the high-performance boating world, especially for its famed but long-closed waterfront bar dubbed The Boathouse, the Sarasota Hyatt Resort is no longer. The hotel is being demolished to make space for the Hyatt Centric Harborside Hotel and condominiums. So the site is staying in the Hyatt family,...
