Big Cypress Brush Fire in Hendry and Charlotte County
2,173 acres burned, 95% contained after overnight effort. Firefighters have almost stamped out a big brush fire at Big Cypress National Preserve in Hendry County. This blaze tore through about 2,173 acres, but crews now have it 95 percent contained after working through the night. Things got out of hand...
Condo owners and conservationists team up against developer in Charlotte County
Neighbors are fighting plans to expand a Charlotte County development. Critics argue it will increase traffic and damage the environment.
Orange Park woman sentenced in Mother’s Day carjacking in Lee County
An Orange Park woman will spend the next decade in prison after pleading guilty to a Southwest Florida carjacking.
This Vintage Train Dinner in Florida Feels Straight Out of an Agatha Christie Mystery
Ready to trade your usual dinner plans for white tablecloths, vintage velvet seats, and a murder to solve between courses? Imagine settling into a beautifully restored railcar as servers glide past with gourmet dishes – while somewhere nearby, a suspect drops a clue in hushed conversation. Every bite comes...
Town of Fort Myers Beach to celebrate 30 years of Incorporation
The Town of Fort Myers Beach will celebrate its 30th Anniversary of Incorporation with a community-wide event on Friday, March 6. Honoring three decades of local governance, resilience, and progress. The celebration will begin at 2 p.m. at Bayside Veterans Park with a Walk of History and Art Walk, featuring artwork...
A Florida bill would ease security rules for places of worship
Florida's Senate Bill 52 allows volunteer security at churches without licensing. Fort Myers pastor supports bill but emphasizes training importance.
White Castle touches down at Southwest Florida International Airport
The chain has added a new automated kiosk at Southwest Florida International Airport where travelers can enjoy “freshly heated, ready-to-eat beef and chicken Sliders on demand.”. The fully automated unit features White Castle retail Sliders, including the iconic 100% beef Original Slider, Classic Cheese Sliders, the...
VIDEO: Man reunites with K9 who saved his life
A man was reunited on Monday with the K9 who saved his life after he went missing.
Step inside Van Gogh and Monet’s paintings: Hit show visits SW Florida
You can wade through Monet’s water lilies or lose yourself in Van Gogh’s swirling stars. In all, more than 8 million people have stepped inside those famous paintings in the touring show “Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience.” Now — after visiting Europe, Canada and some of the United States’...
New pickleball courts at Rutenberg Park Courts open
Lee County Parks & Recreation announces that the new pickleball courts at Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., are complete and the courts are now open for play starting Thursday, Feb. 5. The $3.2 million improvement project added eight lighted pickleball courts, including four covered courts, along with a shade...
