Fort Myers Considers 23-Story Tower With 600 Units Near Edison Ford Estates
The Fort Myers City Council listened to a proposal for a new build on Jan. 12, 2026. Developer Mark McLaren of KLM Development wants to build a 23-story tower near the Edison Ford Winter Estates. The building would include 250 to 300 hotel rooms, up to 600 combined residential and hotel units, retail space, plus an...
HOLES IN THE ROAD OR IN YOUR POCKET?: Lee County considers sales tax increase
Lee County leaders propose 1% sales tax to fix roads. Neighbors are split between urgent repairs and tax concerns.
Award-winning Fort Myers pizza joint is expanding and we can’t wait
A Fort Myers favorite is expanding this summer. And while it may not be another location like pizza lovers have been asking for, we’ll take it. Highly acclaimed Uncle Rico’s Pizza is taking over the space next door, doubling the size of its current location. “We already outgrew this location and need more space,”...
Cape Coral Parkway becomes a walk-through gallery
Visitors to the 41st Annual Cape Coral Art Festival saw a sea of white tents slowly come into focus as they crossed the bridge over the Caloosahatchee River into downtown Cape Coral. The festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cape Coral, was open both Saturday and Sunday, Jan.10-11, showcasing the work of more...
New Harry Chapin food bank hits major construction milestone
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Harry Chapin Hunger Action Center's new 110,000-square-foot food bank facility reached a major construction milestone as crews finished the installation of all exterior walls in just seven days, leaving only one opening for heavy machinery access. Watch Fort Myers Community Correspondent...
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund
Hodges University in Naples and Fort Myers, which closed in 2024, has taken on a new life in the form of a $10 million scholarship through the Collier Community Foundation. The foundation, in a statement last month, announced the creation of the Hodges University Scholarship Fund. It stems from the transfer of nearly...
County Looking Into Transportation Surtax
On Wednesday the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Committee discussed a county-wide 1% sales surtax that, if approved, would fund construction and repairs to Lee County roads. Lee County continues to grow in population and is having a hard time funding the roadway infrastructure needed to keep...
New ER vet hospital opening in Fort Myers, what to know
Southwest Florida soon will have another option for 24/7 emergency pet care . VEG ER for Pets is opening its 11th Florida location at 5010 S. Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers, said a news release from the business. The hospital will offer emergency veterinary care, including surgeries, ultrasounds and X-rays. A...
Pine Island man killed by deputies had previous arrest at same address
The man killed by Lee County deputies responding to a domestic violence call on Pine Island is Alex Paul Jordan. Lee County Sheriff released the information Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. On Wednesday, the sheriff's Facebook page confirmed an officer-involved shooting in the 3900 block of Crestwell Court in St. James City....
John McLean on BTR This Sunday
John McLean, who’s announced he’ like to be appointed to the Town Council seat previously occupied by Jim Atterholt, will be on the show this Sunday at Wahoo Willie’s. McLean lives on Egret street and is a current member of the LPA. McLean started getting involved in...
