Little River Band returns to Fort Myers March 13
Little River Band returns to the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. One of the most iconic bands of the ’70s and ’80s takes the stage with classics like “Reminiscing” and “Lonesome Loser.” With their trademark harmonies and timeless sound, this is your chance to relive the...
Fort Myers medical group expands in central Florida with acquisition
Fort Myers-based Millennium Physician Group has acquired Orlando-headquartered IMA Medical Group. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will expand the reach in central Florida for Millennium Physician Group, which already includes 900 providers across Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and...
New location, new school, new name
Hurricane damaged Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School may get a new name to reflect its expansion at its new location — Hector A. Cafferata Jr. K-8. It was the top-ranked new name with 57.3%, with The Hector A. Cafferata Jr. School coming in second with 29.4% of the vote from an ad hoc committee and survey...
Fort Myers food bank braces for government shutdown impacts
Harry Chapin Food Bank said it supplies food to about 175 Southwest Florida partners and pantries. So, empty shelves here means empty shelves there, too. Here's how to help.
Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later
FORT MYERS, Fla. - A "highly unusual" wooden canoe that was unearthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is still puzzling experts three years later. The canoe was discovered in Fort Myers, Florida, in fall 2022, according to state officials. The Florida Division of Historical Resources (FDHR) announced on Sept....
BODYCAM: Florida deputies rescue lost elderly hiker
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (CBS12) — An elderly hiker thought she was going to have to spend the night in a nature preserve after she had gotten lost and had become disoriented while walking a trail. On Friday, October 3, the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to Yellow Fever Creek...
World’s largest reptile zoo is short drive from Naples, Fort Myers. Why you should...
It began with an everyday pond turtle. Ty Park was 6 years old and living with his family in South Korea when his father gave him the tiny turtle. “It was a Reeves turtle from Japan,” the career herpetologist and conservationist recalled. "I didn't name it. We didn't do that kind of thing in Korea." But Park did look...
Founder’s Fest returns bigger and better
This November, Babcock Ranch is hosting a day of excitement as Founder’s Square transforms into the center of live music, community spirit and seasonal fun. The annual Founder’s Fest will return to Founder’s Square with a weekend full of activities. Founder’s Square has quickly become the heartbeat of community life,...
Fort Myers considers pedestrian mall study amid parking concerns
Fort Myers launches $349,969 study for downtown pedestrian mall connecting to Midtown, but business owners worry about existing parking issues.
Labor Day on the move
Labor Day could be the most ironic national holiday in the United States. Enacted to recognize one of the world’s most productive labor forces, the country celebrates by not working. However, despite most residents’ predilections toward a day of rest, Babcock Ranch was buzzing with activity. A pair of events...
