15 MINUTES TO PAY: Automated parking citations coming to Lee County parks
Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lakes Regional Park are just two of the 18 locations around Lee County, where the cameras are being added.
255-unit apartment community opens in Fort Myers
A 255-unit luxury apartment community is now open in Fort Myers. Reva recently began welcoming its first residents to the complex off Crystal Drive and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway. The community offers residences with one, two and three bedrooms, with floor plans ranging from 770 to nearly 1,700 square feet. Rent starts...
Boca Grande shark attack hero pleads not guilty to driver’s license violation
Luis Alvarez was arrested on June 14, days after he helped Leah Lendel and her family during a shark attack in Boca Grande. He's been in custody since his arrest and could face deportation.
New Mexican joint in Cape Coral off to a quick start with tasty tacos,...
Looking for a new hole-in-the-wall Mexican eatery to try? Yair Miranda has one ready and waiting. “Every morning, we make everything fresh,” Miranda said. "Guac, cheese dips, bread, desserts. The cooks get in early and stay late.” All of this fresh-made goodness can be found at Taqueria Casamigos, which opened on...
Interesting New Home Stats On The Beach
Thanks to Studio AD Arichetict CEO Albert Dambrose for compiling the following stats about Fort Myers Beach. Albert has been monitoring how many new home permits have been pulled for the island in 2025 as compared to 2024. According to Albert’s research, in the 2nd quarter of 2025 (April 1st...
Keep Lee County Beautiful is doing just that, with its next big event slated...
From its name, you can easily guess its mission. Keep Lee County Beautiful has been doing just that since 1989. The nonprofit is one of the county's largest volunteer-based community action and education organizations. Annually, it hosts four big cleanup events. The next one is slated 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sept. 20, at...
Deputies Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Mobile Home In North Fort Myers
A late-night mobile home fire in North Fort Myers sent an elderly couple and their dog to the hospital after a dramatic rescue by Lee County deputies.
Officials holding photo contest to catch images of elusive ‘Skunk Ape’
PORT CHARLOTTE — Amateur cryptozoologists or photographers, along with any other Charlotte County residents, can prepare to take shots at a skunk ape — but only with a camera, please.
INTERIM NO MORE: Punta Gorda names new city manager after surprise vote
"I certainly didn't expect to have it happen today, and I was overwhelmed by the amount support that I got from our community members," said Melissa Reichert, Punta Gorda's new City Manager.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper crashes with motorcycle after chase, FHP says
A motorcyclist is recovering after a car chase ended in a crash involving a trooper, Florida Highway Patrol reports. Here's what we know.