Warm and breezy conditions stick around for the weekend
FORT MYERS, Fla. — This weekend will consist of above-average temperatures and breezy winds across the Gulf Coast. Our average high for Saturday is 85 degrees, but the forecast for most of the Gulf Coast peaks in the upper 80s this afternoon. Winds will generally come from the east-northeast...
Fort Myers concrete company pays $7 million for industrial site
Drake Ready Mix, a family-owned concrete mix company, has bought an industrial site in Fort Myers. The 8.72-acre industrial property is at 8046/8050 Ironside Drive. The company paid $7 million. The seller is Fort Myers Holding Company. The address for the business in Lee County property records and the state’s...
COLUMN: Fixing homes, building hope: Fix it Ministry
One of the most rewarding parts of my role at United Way Charlotte County is connecting with the people and organizations that quietly keep our community going.
Historic World War II aircraft B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter Coming to Fort Myers
Two of the most iconic aircraft of World War II will touch down at Page Field in Fort Myers from October 27–30 as part of the B-29 DOC History Restored Tour. The Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as “DOC” is one of only two airworthy B-29s remaining from nearly 4,000 built during the war. Constructed in Wichita,...
Prison inmate charged with killing cellmate
PUNTA GORDA — A Charlotte Correctional Institution inmate was charged this week with second-degree murder, accused of stomping his cellmate to death with his booted foot.
Raising Cane’s Plans First Southwest Florida Location at Fort Myers’ Busiest Intersection
At Fort Myers' busiest corner, Raising Cane's will open its first Southwest Florida restaurant. The location at 13186 S. Cleveland Ave. gets more than 122,000 cars driving by each day. The chicken restaurant chose a prime one-acre spot where U.S. 41 meets Cypress Lake Drive. For 17 years, Lone Star...
Missing Lee County teen found safe Sunday afternoon
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A missing Lee County teenager was found safe Sunday afternoon after last being seen on Cypress Drive. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Dayreli Guzman, 14, went missing when she was last seen leaving her home. Guzman was found safe on Sunday. The sheriff's...
Four suspects arrested after stolen car chase ends in St. Lucie County canal
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Four people, including two juveniles reported missing from Charlotte County, were arrested Friday morning after deputies located a stolen vehicle from Brevard County and pursued it to a dead end in western St. Lucie County, authorities said. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office,...
Midpoint Bridge To Close for Veterans Day 5K on Nov. 11
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Midpoint Bridge will close from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Runners and walkers will take over the span between Cape Coral and Fort Myers for the Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K. Starting Nov. 3, warning signs will alert motorists about the upcoming closure. During the...
BIPS gets prepared for Light Keeper’s Open
BOCA GRANDE — Barrier Island Parks Society is again going to host the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament to help with ongoing preservation efforts of the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse.
