Fort Myers FL

The Category 5 hurricane destroyed the beloved structures—and finally, four years later, they are being restored, this time as luxury homes.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County residents looking to add a four-legged member to the family can adopt one for free Saturday as part of the 2026 Clear the Shelters campaign. Lee County Domestic Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees Saturday, Aug. 15, during its Clear the Shelters adoption event.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Another heat advisory is in effect for all of the Gulf Coast from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. as feels-like temperatures soar near 110 degrees on Saturday. No matter what you have planned, make sure you have ways to stay safe as things heat up during the day today.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gulf Coast News viewers reported seeing a waterspout on the Caloosahatchee River around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14. Based on viewer-submitted video, the waterspout formed just north of the Edison Bridge that links downtown Fort Myers to North Fort Myers. According to the National...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A North Fort Myers man was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after deputies found more than 50 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his home. Frederick Kutchinsky, 54, pleaded guilty to illegally possessing dozens of firearms and ammunition as...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A 22-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after being accused of driving 128 mph in Lehigh Acres. The incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday near State Road 82 and 40th Street Southwest. Darian John Norling was arrested, and his motorcycle was towed. Norling faces four charges, including...

A boil-water advisory affecting several roads in southern Lee County has been lifted after the latest water samples tested clear of coliform bacteria. Customers along the following roads may resume normal water use:. Eakes Road. Cedar Lane Road. Hancock Road. Blakely Road. Old Jefferson Davis Highway. Oakleaf Road. Mul

The 2026 Salty Sam’s Pirate Festival is taking over Fort Myers Beach on Saturday, September 19th from 11AM–5PM — and it all happens on International Talk Like a Pirate Day!. Dress up the whole crew and come spend the day at Salty Sam’s Marina for: The Salty...

A Lee County woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal overdose investigation that began in March. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office charged 42-year-old Jennifer Lynn Croper with death by distribution. Croper initially appeared before a magistrate and was held in the Lee County Jail without bond. Her...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral police arrested two men over the weekend after responding to separate 911 calls about break-ins at the same vacant home. On Saturday night, a neighbor called police to report a man entering the empty house, which had been vacated after an eviction. When...