Firefighters respond to blaze that fully engulfed shed in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A fire erupted in a shed and threatened multiple mobile homes and vehicles along Golf Course Boulevard in Charlotte County. According to Charlotte County Public Safety, firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 4:22 p.m. Fire officials said the shed was fully engulfed in...
Unveiling the Realities of Living in Edison Park: A Resident’s Perspective
The McGregor corridor in Fort Myers is attracting attention from potential homebuyers due to its seemingly affordable housing prices. However, some residents have raised concerns about the area, particularly Edison Park, citing issues such as location, crime rates, and flooding risks. This article aims to provide an...
Island Time Village opens in Bokeelia, features a Christmas village
BOKEELIA, Fla. — Island Time Village will be open this weekend in Bokeelia, featuring farm animals, Christmas decorations and more. According to a Facebook post, Island Time Village, located at 13100 Stringfellow Road, will be open on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Nov. 30 from noon to 8 p.m.
Bonita Springs man arrested for death of pedestrian in hit, run crash
A Bonita Springs man has been arrested for the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian. Greg Figueroa, 42, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 25, after the Florida Highway Patrol spent nearly two weeks investigating the fatal crash, according to a press release. On Nov. 12, shortly after midnight, an adult pedestrian was hit by...
Florida man charged in double homicide after Gorham alert
State troopers say a Florida man is accused of fatally shooting his two brothers during a dispute at a remote hunting cabin in Allegany County. New York State Police investigators in Amity report that 65-year-old Scot Thompson, of Englewood, Florida, was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of second-degree...
Reader asks about what Cape Coral is building at city’s north entrance
Something mysterious has been happening on the other side of North Fort Myers reader Sandie Ptashinski's wall. And it's not the obscured face of Wilson, the eccentric next door fellow in Tim Allen's 1990s Home Improvement TV show trying to peer over the privacy fence while juggling his various funky hobbies. The...
BusPatrol cameras: One week, 1,100 illegal passes
The first week BusPatrol cameras went live on the School District of Lee County buses, more than 1,100 illegal passes were captured during the warning period. District Spokesperson Rob Spicker said 261 of the more than 1,100 illegal passes that were captured, have been verified by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and...
‘Home away from home’: Corkscrew Country Store closes after 30 years
After 30 years, the Corkscrew Country Store in Estero is closing its doors. Share your favorite memories of this beloved community gathering place!
Police searching for wanted drug suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — Lee County authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for failing to appear in court on drug trafficking charges. Yulier Dominguez Alvarez, 39, of Fort Myers, is wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in connection with trafficking cocaine. Law enforcement officials say Alvarez, a...
Lee County Gives Pets the Gift of Safety With Free December Microchipping
If you know me at all, you know I’m basically living in a tiny dog nation. Four little yappers, four big personalities, and somehow they all think they’re the boss. I’d do anything to keep my furry monsters safe — and that’s why what Lee County Domestic Animal Services is doing this December is straight-up amazing.
