EDITORIAL: DeSoto County roads getting an upgrade
For months, probably years really, DeSoto County Administrator Mandy Hines has talked about and envisioned badly needed road expansion in the county.
Authorities Call Off Search for Missing Uncle and Nephew Days After Fishing Boat Was...
Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier vanished on Friday, Dec. 19, authorities said
Fort Myers Beach regains flood discount bringing potential insurance savings
Homeowners and business owners on Fort Myers Beach could see 25% discounts on flood insurance next year after FEMA recognized the town’s improved flood protection standards.
Florida woman accused of dunking 6-year-old underwater at Gaylord Palms Resort pool
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Fort Myers woman faced a judge after being accused of pushing a 6-year-old child underwater during an incident at the Gaylord Palms Resort pool on Friday. Tiffany Griffith, 36, appeared emotional during her bond hearing on Saturday, where a judge set bail at $20,000....
First Bank rallies support for Harry Chapin Food Bank
First Bank announced today the results of its annual fundraising campaign benefiting Harry Chapin Food Bank, raising a total of $38,685, which will help provide approximately 77,370 meals for children, families, and seniors across Southwest Florida. Branches across Clewiston, LaBelle, East Fort Myers, Moore Haven,...
Cape Coral Animal Shelter spreads Christmas cheer to dogs and cats waiting for their...
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The squeaking of toys and wagging of tails filled the halls of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter on Christmas Day during its annual holiday celebration, bringing joy to animals still waiting for their forever homes. Volunteers and staff eagerly waited by the cages to see...
Wonder Gardens Celebrates 90th Anniversary With $10M Modernization & Rising Attendance
Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs experienced a 114% surge in October visitors. This happened after the zoo opened its new Otter Grotto exhibit. Two otters named Mae and Ivy arrived from Ohio. The nonprofit zoo and botanical garden welcomed 4,503 guests last October, compared to 2,100 during the same month in 2024.
Family Initiative to host Autism Acceptance Awards
Family Initiative will host the 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala on April 25, 2026, bringing together families, community leaders and supporters to celebrate individuals and organizations who are the unsung heroes for the autism community. The Gala will be held at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers....
A pine wreath and a pause to reflect — those who served are remembered...
There's no forgetting among brothers and sisters in arms. Every year during the holidays, veterans who have died over the years are remembered with fresh pine wreaths laid on their graves at cemeteries in Southwest Florida as well as across the U.S. "I was in Mogadishu, Somalia, The Gulf, Oman,."...
FORECAST: Warm weather continues, but big cool down next week
Here is your forecast for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Happy Festivus! Fortunately, you wouldn't be airing any grievances at the forest through the weekend. Tonight, we will see mostly clear skies with temperatures right back in the upper 50s north with low to mid 60s across the rest of the area.

















