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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Two men were arrested over the weekend after deputies said a driver led them on a pursuit through a Lehigh Acres neighborhood before being caught near a home covered in bush spurs. Deputies were patrolling near Leonard Boulevard when they reportedly saw a vehicle traveling...

Outrage over teacher cuts and proposed budget changes is moving to the streets Wednesday evening, with a protest planned outside Lee County school district headquarters. The protest is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. outside the School District of Lee County offices at 2855 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. Parents, teachers and residents who organized the protest...

A deal has been reached for the potential purchase of Fisherman’s Village in Charlotte County, though details at this point are scarce. SVN Commercial Partners says in a statement that a local development group “with deep ties in Punta Gorda” has the property under contract and plans to invest in it.

A North Fort Myers teen accused in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller more than two years ago frequently looked back at the gallery as his trial began. Thomas Stein , 18, faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery. His trial, which began April 27 with jury selection, is expected to last through May 1. Stein, who since his...

A Michigan-based fruit processing company is shutting down its plant in Fort Myers, resulting in 135 layoffs in Lee County. Peterson Brands, a subsidiary of Peterson Farms, plans to close its facility at 9910 Bavaria Road, according to an April 27 letter filed with the state in accordance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. The plant had been used to package...

Tamara Pigott still fights back tears when she thinks about Hurricane Ian. While Ian is just one of many challenges she's faced as Lee County's tourism director, it's the hardest. It's the challenge that she lost the most sleep over — and that kept her on the job for years longer than planned, as she worked tirelessly to help the tourism industry pick up the...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — From May 1 through 17, Lee County Domestic Animal Services will participate in Bissell Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" event, which offers reduced-fee pet adoptions. LCDAS will join more than 335 shelters across 39 states, helping pets find loving homes. During the event, the Bissell...

Myers discusses how science, collaboration, and bipartisan leadership are accelerating the world’s largest ecosystem restoration effort The Everglades Foundation has been recognized on a global stage of innovation as a 2026 Edison Awards “Game Changer” recipient for its work to restore and protect America’s Everglades. The honor was celebrated during the 39th Annual Edison Awards , held April 15–16, in Fort Myers at the...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sunday is shaping up to be another hot and humid day along the Gulf Coast. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s inland and low to mid 80s closer to the coastline. Rain chances are very low today. Coverage is at 10% as we could see a shower or two on the eastern fringes...

The U.S. has named its coaching staff for the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, with Florida Gulf Coast head coach Dave Rollins at the helm. Archive photo via FGCU Athletics. The US Team for the 2026 FISU America Games has announced the coaching staff that will accompany the 44-swimmer roster in Lima, Peru, this upcoming July. Florida Gulf Coast University’s Dave Rollins...