SCAM ALERT – IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FORT MYERS BEACH RESIDENTS
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has received reports of a scam currently impacting our community. A criminal organization is sending fake utility notices to residents that appear to come from the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce. This is not legitimate. Please know:. Utility bills will never come from...
One dies after car crashes into water in Fort Myers
The Fort Myers Police Department says one person has died after car crashed into a river by George Town on Monday night.
After 3 deaths in boat accident, Cape Coral waits for answers
Three lives were lost on Cape Coral waters. Two weeks later, investigators still can't say why. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend , four Cape Coral residents took a boat ride out on the Caloosahatchee River. One of them returned alive after the boat flipped in the late afternoon hours of November 29. Brenna J....
A year after his death, Sgt. Elio Diaz is remembered in Charlotte County
It's been one year since Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz tragically died in the line of duty. Memorials ensure his sacrifice is never forgotten.
South Trail Fire & Rescue District appoints David Bollen as new chief amid leadership...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Southwest Florida fire district appointed a new chief Monday, a move officials said was aimed at restoring stability after recent leadership turmoil. The South Trail Fire & Rescue District Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint David Bollen as the new fire chief. Bollen,...
FMB town leaders warn neighbors after string of scam cases
Town Manager William McKannay said Fort Myers Beach is being targeted right now, and four scam alerts have been issued this month.
Ushering in Hanukkah: Rabbi reflects on attacks, calls for ‘triumph of life over darkness’
PUNTA GORDA — Despite recent attacks on Jews, Rabbi Simon Jacobson said he wants light to outshine evil.
CCSO: Man took sailboat, claimed ownership
ENGLEWOOD — A Key West man was jailed this week, accused of stealing a sailboat he said he bought from a previous owner.
Southwest Florida International Airport Opens Shula Burger as Expansion Continues
Southwest Florida International Airport unveiled Shula Burger in Concourse B last week. The new eatery joins a growing menu of food choices at the Fort Myers facility, taking over what used to be a Burger King near Gate 3. Airport officials announced the opening through Facebook on Nov. 25, 2025....
Man accused of choking Florida sheriff’s K-9 during arrest
A man was arrested Friday after the Lee County Sheriff's Office said he choked a K-9 while he was being apprehended.
