Florida tosses ethics complaint against Lee County undersheriff
The Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed an ethics complaint against Lee County Undersheriff John Holloway , ruling that the allegations lacked legal sufficiency to initiate a formal investigation. The commission found that the claims against Holloway relied on statements the complainant, Bonita Springs jeweler Ken R
Lee County Tax Collector’s Office to close North Fort Myers service center
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office said it will close its North Fort Myers service center on July 31. According to the tax collector's news release, the agency is preparing for the future opening of the new Colonial Service Center in late 2026, while the facility lease in North Fort Myers is
Man accused of exposing himself while staring at woman in Cape Coral plaza
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was arrested in Cape Coral after he was accused of exposing himself while staring at a woman in a plaza off Pine Island Road. According to the Cape Coral Police Department's arrest report, Seth Martin Schnars, 36, is facing a charge of indecent exposure (exposure of sexual organs - first offens
Saturday afternoon showers and storms bring more rain to the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — More rain is in the forecast to start your weekend off. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Gulf Coast as temperatures climb Saturday afternoon. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast has a 60% chance of rain, and the highest rainfall totals...
Bonita Springs Might Be Home to Southwest Florida’s Most Dangerous Chicken Wings
When locals talk about serious chicken wings in Southwest Florida, one name keeps popping up with a mix of respect and fear. Buffalo Chips Restaurant on Old 41 Road serves wings that aren’t just food—they’re a full-contact sport for your taste buds. This Bonita Springs institution has built a reputation over four decad
MORE POWER: FPL’s new, bigger poles will carry the load
Those massive poles going up alongside State Road 776 in Port Charlotte, El Jobean and throughout Englewood are part of a project to harden and improve Florida Power and Light's electric service lines in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
Falling in love as hearts collide in ‘Almost, Maine’
While Florida temperatures are heating up, audiences can step into the remote town of “Almost, Maine” on a winter night, where the impossible seems possible as Theatre Conspiracy brings John Cariani’s romantic comedy-drama to Fort Myers. Through a series of interconnected vignettes filled with humor, heartache and hope
Fort Myers man sues Jax Beach police, JSO after AI facial recognition leads to...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of police investigations nationwide, critics warn that the technology can still make serious mistakes. News4JAX obtained arrest video showing a Fort Myers man being taken into custody after facial recognition software wrongly identified him as a chil
Established Paving Contractor Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings
Next Level Paver Company LLC has sought bankruptcy protection using Chapter 11 proceedings. The company is known for installing and restoring paver driveways, patios, pool decks, and other exterior hardscape features. Case records show that the company currently faces a financial imbalance, which could have led to the
Cape Coral man arrested for retail theft involving Lego sets
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man has been arrested in connection with a retail theft investigation involving high-value Lego sets stolen from a local Walmart. Tyler Dean Lovering, a 33-year-old resident, was taken into custody by the Cape Coral Police Department after detectives determined he repeatedly used bar

















