Atterholt To Opt Out as Vice Mayor
Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt told the Town Council on Monday that he would not seek or accept the nomination as Vice Mayor if any of the other council members were thinking of nominating him. Atterholt has been Vice Mayor since Dan Allers was chosen to be Mayor by the council...
Tampa Bay Forecast: Fog Reduces Visibility Early, Isolated Showers Later Today
Tampa, FL – Drivers across northern and west-central Florida should use caution this morning as dense fog has formed over parts of the Nature Coast and inland counties, according to the US National Weather Service Tampa Bay. Visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less in some locations,...
‘Helping Hearts for Heroes’ needs essentials, monetary donations for displaced veterans
ENGLEWOOD — Helping Hearts for Heroes is asking the community for essential items and monetary donations to help displaced veterans.
Fort Myers Beach moves forward with efforts to make construction cheaper
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Town of Fort Myers Beach could make it cheaper to build on the island soon. Monday, leaders voted unanimously to bring the impact fees back for a second and final reading, on November 17. WATCH OUR PREVIOUS COVERAGE:. This means there could be...
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.
Lemon Bay High School student recovering after crash
ENGLEWOOD — As Ella Howell underwent surgery for multiple injuries Friday, a day after being struck by a car in front of Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte County officials discussed whether additional safety measures are needed.
Part of Lee County will see trash, recycling pickup begin an hour late
Families in Lee County, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Village of Estero and City of Bonita Springs are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 6:30 a.m.
Commissioner considers renaming Civic Center property after Mike Greenwell
Commissioner David Mulicka will talk to the Board on Tuesday about renaming the Civic Center property to Mike Greenwell Regional Park.
Men’s Soccer Snaps Skid With Shutout Over North Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast University's men's soccer team got back on the winning track Saturday night, getting a late goal from Salvador Martinez Romo to shut out North Florida, 1-0, in an Atlantic Sun Conference Graphite Division matchup at Pickering Field. Martinez Romo, who was named...
COLUMN: Do what you know: Local favorites return to roots
Everyone should follow Mark Twain’s advice for writers.
