Road rage incident on US-41 in Lee County leads to man facing hit-and-run charge
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A road rage incident Sunday evening along US-41 in Lee County resulted in a collision and a hit-and-run charge that Dilon Onesti, 27, is facing, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest report states that Onesti reportedly aggressively drove behind a car...
Man charged with attempted murder after dispute, shots fired, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired.
Fort Myers police seek to identify 3 men in connection with shooting
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking to identify three men following a shooting on Palm Beach Boulevard. According to FMPD, on April 11, a man was shot following a brief altercation inside El Patron, which is located in the 3600 block of Palm Beach Boulevard.
Nobody Knows When Pier Construction Will Begin
Lee County, which owns the Fort Myers Beach Pier, is ready to go. The holdup is the Army Corps of Engineers. Without permits from the Corps. all the county can do is wait. We heard back from the Corps. and what they said does not give us confidence those permits will be issued any time soon.
What A Day For The Local Cruisers
The weather was perfect for the 2026 Cruiser’s Appreciation Day Sunday sponsored by the Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee. The event is held every year at Bayside Park. Mooring Field residents are offered a free meal and a chance to share their stories about why they love anchoring off Fort Myers Beach.
15 Places Retirees on Social Security Can Afford That Have No State Income Tax
These cities allow retirees to combine the tax advantages of the state with the relatively affordable housing of each metro.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Bonita Short Film Fest; Stars on Ice and Movies in Paradise. Mark Sanders & Phil Hinton: ‘Broadway in Bloom’. “Broadway in Bloom” is a dazzling concert celebration of timeless Broadway hits, starring the charismatic vocalist Mark Sanders and acclaimed pianist Phil Hinton. This performance brings new life to beloved musical theatre classics with rich vocals and masterful...
Florida disability care crisis: Families face hidden costs and years-long delays: ‘Nobody will help...
Thousands of Florida children with severe behavioral and physical disabilities are either stuck on state waitlists or fail to meet qualification criteria for in-home care. Caregivers managing these complex needs report immense physical, medical and financial strain to keep their children out of state institutions. As of early 2026, more...
Police searching for wanted drug suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — Authorities in Southwest Florida are searching for a woman wanted in connection with a probation violation stemming from prior drug and DUI charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, 45-year-old Danielle Belinda Kelsor is currently wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the warrant is related to a violation of probation […] The post Police searching for wanted drug suspect...
Local Veteran Honored With Quilt of Valor
Decorated Vietnam veteran and former Vice Mayor of Fort Myers Beach Joe Kozinski was honored at the Fort Myers Beach Library Saturday with the Quilt of Valor. In addition to fighting for his country in Vietnam, as a structural engineer, Joe played a vital role in saving lives at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
