Mobile Medical Clinic Returning To The Beach
The Premier Mobile Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic will be at the Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach Wednesday, February 11th from 9AM to 1PM. The mission of Premier Mobile Health Services is to “make health care accessible for all with a focus on the underserved to build health equity and promote...
Charlotte High School assistant principal Nicholas Brown arrested, accused of DUI
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — An assistant principal at Charlotte High School was arrested early Saturday morning, according to an arrest report from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say that they responded to a call about a reckless driver at the intersection of Gasparilla Road and Marathon Road. They...
Lee Health performs Florida’s 1st robotic pediatric spine surgery
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health became the first health system in Florida to complete a pediatric scoliosis surgery using a robotic guidance system. The procedure was performed as part of a two-stage surgical plan to treat a young patient with Meckel-Gruber syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The patient first...
Chef Michael Mina Brings a Lux Waterfront Restaurant to Hidden Gem
NAPLES, Fla. (January 23, 2026) — Acqua Bistecca Estero Bay — the highly anticipated Italian-inspired restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Michael Mina — is now open to the public at Saltleaf Marina. The new dining destination marks The MINA Group’s debut in Southwest Florida, bringing a refined yet welcoming...
Florida e-bike safety bill aims to slow speeds on shared sidewalks
Florida lawmakers propose limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph on sidewalks if a rider is at least 50 feet from a pedestrian.
Nearly $20,000 Raised For Local Musician
Local musicians played for free and raised money all day long at Wahoo Willie’s Wednesday to help out fellow musician Frank Thomson who suffered a massive heart attack late last year. Stephen Clark organized the event and gave us the details on how the $18,350 came in:. – $2,889...
Addressing the Danger: Lee County Commits $5.7M to Stop Deadly Burnt Store Road Crashes
Lee County commissioners just signed off on $5.7 million for safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road, a stretch that’s seen more than its share of deadly crashes. They’re not waiting for the big project, widening the entire road, which still lacks funding. Instead, the county will put in rumble strips, two-mile-long...
Transportation Surtax Meeting is Today
This morning at 9AM, in downtown Fort Myers, the Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss a county-wide 1% sales surtax that, if approved, would fund construction and repairs to Lee County roads. Earlier this month the MPO Executive Committee started the discussion that led to the item being moved to the...
Lee County deputies arrest man accused of DUI, attempting to leave scene of crash...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested in Fort Myers on Thursday after being accused of DUI, rear-ending a car and trying to run away from the scene of the crash. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene of a crash at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Summerlin Road at...
Gas leak secured on Hancock Bridge Parkway after forcing evacuations
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Authorities responded to a gas leak near businesses on Hancock Bridge Parkway near Orange Grove Boulevard in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District, the gas leak is secured. All businesses in the area were evacuated, but there are no...

















