Firefighters say two homes destroyed in Bokeelia fire, Tuesday morning
No serious injuries are reported, though one person was taken to the hospital, according to crews on scene.
Cape Coral Police say two arrested, including juvenile, in vehicle burglaries
Cape Coral police arrest 2 in vehicle burglary spree: Ring doorbell footage helps officers quickly find suspects.
State Road 31 bridge closes again, leaving East Lee Co drivers stuck in traffic
State Road 31 bridge in East Lee County closed again Monday for emergency repairs, creating traffic delays with no advance warning. FDOT says more repairs are expected overnight.
FORECAST: Higher rain chances return midweek
Here is the forecast for Monday, September 15th, 2025. Mostly clear skies are expected tonight with lows in the low to mid-70s. High temperatures are expected around 90°, feeling more like the mid to upper 90s with higher humidity. Rain chances will stay low at 30% Tuesday afternoon, mainly inland.
Tax Payment Stops Sale of Trash-Filled North Fort Myers Home
A last-minute tax payment canceled the auction of a North Fort Myers property buried in waste. The Lee County Clerk's office confirmed that the payment through a tax certificate stopped the planned September 2025 sale. The site sits in violation of multiple codes. Mountains of waste, broken items, and unsafe...
Margaritaville Resort Plans Three-Day ParrotPhest Featuring Live Music and Charity Raffles
The Fort Myers Beach resort will host ParrotPhest 2025, a beach music bash from Oct. 3-5. The event mixes live shows with games and charity raffles to support the Alzheimer's Association. On Oct. 4, Radio Margaritaville's JD Spradlin starts the night with beats at Sunset Terrace from 5 p.m. to...
Fort Myers condo sells for more than $5 million
A penthouse apartment in a Fort Myers development on the Caloosahatchee River has sold for $5.3 million. The unit is in the One Fort Myers building, a 21-story luxury tower under construction at 2581-2585 First St. The real estate firm Serhant, which represents the developers, says the unit is a...
The Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: Three Years After Hurricane Ian
Three years ago I sat at my desk and saw the photos and videos posted online in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. I felt a catch in my throat as I saw what happened to the small community just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. You see, I grew...
Club Blu mass shooting suspect plans to change plea on Friday
Court records show Tajze Battle, one of the suspects accused of the deadly mass shooting at Club Blu in 2016, is expected to change his plea on Friday.
Cape Coral man arrested for hit-and-run incidents and driving with a suspended license
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 28-year-old man from Cape Coral was arrested following two hit-and-run incidents and driving with a suspended license, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incidents occurred on September 12, 2025, involving multiple vehicles, including an unmarked police car. Officers responded...
