Club Blu murder suspect arrested, charged with drug trafficking
Lee County Sheriff arrested Club Blu murder suspect Derek Church on major drug trafficking charges. They say detectives seized ecstasy, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Fire breaks out in Shadow Wood Community maintenance building in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. — A massive fire erupted in the Shadow Wood Community near Oakwilde Boulevard in Estero. According to Estero Fire Rescue, crews responded to the commercial structure fire at approximately 6 p.m. Heavy fire and a plume of smoke were seen coming from a maintenance building in the community.
‘Extensive and detailed’: Authorities react to second Club Blu conviction
Moments after a jury last week delivered the second conviction in a nightclub shooting that left two dead and 14 injured nearly a decade ago, authorities reflected on the milestone. Demetrius O'Neal, 28, faced two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Stef'an Strawder, 18, and Sean Archilles, 14, and one...
Residents Can Now Park Anywhere
The town of Fort Myers Beach has increased its annual parking fee for residents from $25 to $50. The 100% increase comes with added value. Residents can now park in any town owned parking space on the island. That includes the Waistin Away parking lot in Estero Boulevard across from...
Dedicated captain dies in boat crash shocking local fishing community
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say 27-year-old Nick Knowlton died when he crashed his boat into a rock jetty near Fisherman's Village on Saturday night.
VILLAGE CONNECTION – Village Adopts Budget, Plans For Future Growth
The Village of Estero adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year running from Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026 following two public hearings in September. Each year, the Village undertakes a thorough review of community needs and matches these to projects within the Village’s budget. The annual...
Slightly cooler and drier air moves into SWFL Monday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Another cold front moving through will send slightly cool and drier air back into the Gulf Coast as we start the week. This front won't be as strong as the last one, but you'll notice a chill back in the air tonight and into Tuesday morning.
Stunning Fort Myers estate on half-acre lot with pool & lake views
Stunning estate home with the wow factor that sits on over a half-acre lot, offering plenty of privacy, lots of natural light and within easy walking distance to the clubhouse. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the wildlife along your lovely lake view. Then have fun entertaining your friends and family...
Tom Golisano awards $253 million in grants to six children’s hospitals
Billionaire Tom Golisano, who made his fortune as the founder of Paychex, has announced the launch of an alliance designed to advance and expand pediatric health care, including grants totaling $253 million to six university children’s hospitals, which boosts Golisano’s philanthropic investments to more than $1...
Veterans Day events in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero
Veterans Day celebrates and honors all those who have served in the U.S. military — both in wartime and peacetime. This year, the federal holiday falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and many parades, ceremonies and other events are scheduled to mark the occasion in Southwest Florida. Here are some ways you can celebrate our...

















