Fort Myers FL

There are a lot of people in East Lee County who are struggling. Some are homeless and others are trying to get out of violent situations at home. The problem is that for some in the easternmost part of the county, it’s a nearly 30-mile trip to the nearest Salvation Army location (downtown Fort Myers) to get the help...

Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote on a contract for the Cape Coral Parkway East six-lane improvement project Wednesday. Resolution 79-26 is part of the city’s consent agenda, meaning there will be no council discussion unless a member of the elected board “pulls” the item for deliberation.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — 5:10 p.m. A two-vehicle crash with injuries at Carter Road and Corkscrew Road has shut down Corkscrew Road from Lazy D Farm Road to Six LS Farm Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. 3:09 p.m. A crash at Bonita Beach Road and Windsor...

The head of the Board of Port Commissioners in Southwest Florida wants more international flights to Europe and expanded parking — a key part of an active expansion. During a March 30 briefing at RSW, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass said there were " a few ICE agents " at the airport March 30. He also...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These adorable dogs in Fort Myers, FL are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has been lovingly cared for by Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue and is eager to start a new chapter.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police were working on an investigation on Lillie Street in Fort Myers Tuesday. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, no arrests have been made, and there are no injuries. This was between Blount Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Police have since...

A Florida woman was arrested last week after deputies said she killed her dog by suffocating it with a trash bag.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested and accused of child abuse after a 5-week-old boy went to the hospital with a skull fracture in June 2025 in Lee County. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office's warrant, Miguel Toma Gomez, 38, faces charges of aggravated child abuse and battery.

PUNTA GORDA — Multiple GoFundMe fundraisers have been launched for the two children and their stepfather killed in an Interstate 75 collision on Friday.

Motorists who travel across the Wilson Pigott Bridge should prepare for a temporary full closure in mid-April to allow crews to install a new grid deck which will be delivered on-site the week of April 6. Once materials arrive, crews will begin preparing for installation. The bridge is scheduled to...