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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – FGCU's Siyabonga Mokgothu ran a school record 5K time of 14:29.33 to win the event at the Pepsi Florida Relays on Friday night. Mokgothu, who had the second-fastest time in school history entering the race, topped the old school record of 14:31.89. That mark was originally set exactly 12 years ago...

For many, art class fades into memory, but for some students, it’s where identity, emotion and even a future begin to take shape. At the Alliance for the Arts this April, Lee County students are putting their emotions and skills on display, giving the public a glimpse into the journeys of local young artists.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Drier air will remain in place to start the weekend, and rain chances will be limited to only 10% on Saturday. Highs will continue to be above average as highs near 90 degrees are expected Saturday afternoon. Moisture will be on the rise on Sunday,...

Looking for something useful or fun around Fort Myers? Here are a few free items your neighbors are offering right now — from home improvement pieces to kids’ play sets. Brand new glass insert door, measuring 23 5/16 x 80 inches. Perfect if you’re updating a room or replacing an old door. Located near Riverside Park,...

Editor's note: The Fort Myers Community's Choice Awards, presented by The News-Press, celebrate the people and businesses that make Southwest Florida a great place to live and work. Each year, readers are invited to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses in dozens of categories. To nominate your...

Firefighters stopped an 80-acre brush fire near the Charlotte-Lee County line on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The blaze sent thick smoke across I-75 and forced lane closures, leaving traffic snarled well into the evening. The fire broke out around 3 p.m., east of I-75 near mile marker 150 at Tucker’s...

What started as a fight between teenagers at a Port Charlotte park ended with a 43-year-old woman allegedly firing at their car as it pulled away, according to deputies. Investigators say Lakeshia Taylor was arrested Wednesday after she shot multiple times at a vehicle leaving Lake Betty Park in Port Charlotte around...

Two of the most influential minds in American history once called the same riverside neighborhood their winter retreat, and today you can walk the very grounds they called home. Fort Myers, Florida holds a treasure that most people only stumble upon by accident, yet leave completely captivated. The estate spans...

CARROLLTON, Ga. – Of FGCU's seven hits at West Georgia on Thursday night, four were doubles. That is no surprise to a team that entered the game ranked 13th nationally and led the Atlantic Sun Conference in doubles. The five errors that FGCU (19-10, 5-4 ASUN) committed, however, were...

The Lee County Tax Collector and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools honored 91 fifth-grade students with Awards of Distinction for their outstanding creativity in the 10th annual Kids Tag Art program. The celebration of young artists, held at South Fort Myers High School, recognized student achievements and...