Fort Myers Beach Illuminations Parade returns
What’s Up FMB is excited to announce the return of the Second Annual Illuminations Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, and to celebrate the overwhelming community support that has already helped light the way for this unique Fort Myers Beach tradition. The parade’s premier Light the Way Sponsorships have...
Port Charlotte High Lockdown Hits Minutes After Drill, Deputies Draw Guns
Port Charlotte High School went into lockdown around 1:40 p.m. yesterday after the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported receiving a threat, sending deputies with rifles drawn through hallways just minutes after the campus had wrapped up its first safety drill of the school year. Students said the confusion was im
Fort Myers woman avoids falling for bank impersonation scam after seeing these red flags
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers woman avoided a costly scam after questioning the legitimacy of a phone call from someone claiming to be a bank representative. "I pick up the phone, and he sounds like he's from the bank. He's very professional," the woman said. "He says that someone, an unknown person, tried to access
FHSAA suspends championship ECS softball coach over recruiting and housing violations
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Evangelical Christian School's championship softball program has been placed on administrative probation, and its head coach has been suspended for one year after the Florida High School Athletic Association concluded an investigation into recruiting violations and impermissible benefits. Accor
Florida officers rescue scared cat that jumped off bridge into water
A cat has another chance at life after Florida officers came to its rescue on Wednesday.
Health news from NCH, Lee Health and Collier Commission
The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has once again earned the highest possible three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The earnings reaffirm NCH’s position among the nation’s leading cardiac surgery programs. The Institute received three-star ratings in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Aort
Pedestrian sent to the hospital after being hit by car in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A pedestrian was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car in Lehigh Acres shortly before midnight on Wednesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a crash on Sunshine Boulevard North and Ida Avenue North at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday.
Realtors Predict These Florida Cities Will See the Steepest Price Cuts
After years of seemingly unrelenting growth, the Florida housing market may take a tumble. Here's where realtors expect the steepest price cuts in home prices.
Police say Cape Coral driver with suspended license, meth pipe hit parked cars and...
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral family is recovering after a woman accused of driving high on methamphetamine, with a suspended license, crashed into their parked cars and nearly struck their home on Southeast 23rd Place. Micah Dzialo, the homeowner, said the crash has left him unable to...
Cape Coral senior community sold for $10.5 million
Atrium at Liberty Park, a senior housing community in Cape Coral, has been sold. The 130-unit assisted living and memory care facility is at 1321 NE 24th Ave. A sales price was not disclosed, but according to Lee County property records, New York-based National Healthcare Properties paid $10.45 million for it.
