Allegiant begins service at Southwest Florida International Airport
A new carrier has begun service out of the Fort Myers airport. Allegiant Air launched its first flight out of Southwest Florida International Airport on Nov. 13 to Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the airline plans to add two more destinations next week. To celebrate its new route to Lehigh Valley International...
Under construction: Amazon’s huge Fort Myers fulfillment center something to behold
There's really only one way to describe the new Amazon fulfillment center being built in Fort Myers: It's huge. If you are driving on State Road 82 in the City of Fort Myers, it's now very easy to see the large structure, just off to the north and east. It was only year ago (Nov. 20, 2024) when Amazon announced it...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Florida
FLORIDA — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted on several criminal charges. James Michael Benjamin, 27, is wanted for failure to appear in court, resisting or obstructing an officer, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Benjamin was born on September 14,...
Razzle Dazzle to mark 35th year in business Tuesday
A Cape Coral boutique is celebrating a milestone anniversary of providing first-class service and first-class wardrobe for women. Razzle Dazzle Boutique is marking 35 years in business this year, and will celebrate with a sold-out anniversary fashion show on Nov. 18, followed by a special sale with anniversary...
13 tons of uncollected daily dog waste in Lee County puts SW Florida waterways...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Government is encouraging residents to pick up their pets' waste because of the impact on lawns, waterways and wildlife. According to the county government, pet waste is natural, but it is high in nitrogen and phosphorus content. That content can contribute to noxious algae blooms,...
Inmate pleads guilty in state prison killing
PUNTA GORDA — A Charlotte Correctional Institution inmate was adjudicated guilty of first-degree murder Thursday in the strangulation death of a fellow inmate in 2024.
New plan could turn FMB lot by Margaritaville into bike, golf cart parking
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on a change of plans for a Fort Myers Beach lot, now set to become parking for bikes and golf carts instead of trolleys.
Gulf Coast construction boom faces looming worker shortage; Who will fill the gaps
ESTERO, Fla. — Construction is booming along the Gulf Coast, with new projects creating numerous jobs, but Southwest Florida faces a potential shortage of workers due to retirements in the coming years. Robbie Tiedeman from Manhattan Construction Company highlighted the scale of current projects, saying, "There are...
Lee County fraud case uncovers 200 victims, $20K in fake jail deposits
The sheriff's office said at the home of a suspect, they found over 1,600 Post-it notes containing personal ID information, card numbers, expiration dates, and home addresses.
Cops: Shoplifting call leads to felony drug charges
PORT CHARLOTTE — A shoplifting investigation led to a felony drug arrest for a Fort Myers man in Port Charlotte, according to a report from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.

















