Fort Myers FL

FORT MYERS, Florida - Walter James Marshall, a 31-year-old from Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Marshall faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison, though a sentencing date has not yet been set, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. The...

MURDOCK — Charlotte County is moving ahead with an upgrade for a busy portion of Kings Highway.

Charlotte County is rolling out a major initiative to improve safety in school zones, and it’s about to get a whole lot more high-tech. Soon, speed cameras will be enforcing school zone speed limits, starting with warnings on February 27. If you think speeding past those kids doesn’t come with consequences, think...

Baker Distributing celebrated the re-opening of their Ft. Myers location, which was devastated during Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. Located at 6151 Metro Plex Dr Ste 101, Fort Myers, FL 33966, the branch was operational within days of the storm and stayed open, but the conditions were very challenging.

MURDOCK — Charlotte County wants to know what's in your wallet — or least that you're carrying a debit or credit card if you plan on visiting a county recreation center or pool.

The festivities for the 88th annual Edison Festival of Light will kick off on Valentine’s Day. Thomas Edison built his winter home in Fort Myers in 1885 and throughout the 50 years that he wintered on the Caloosahatchee he dedicated both his time and support to projects and local charities. Edison passed away in...

Love truly conquered all for a woman recovering from a traumatic burn injury. Nurses and staff at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital rallied around the patient and her fiancé to hold a special wedding ceremony at the facility’s chapel Thursday. Arianna Esquiline, 34, suffered severe third-degree burns Jan. 3,...

Rock legends visited Southwest Florida 50 years ago to shoot an album cover with the Gulf as a backdrop. The Rolling Stones traveled to Sanibel Island in early 1976 to shoot the cover of their 12th album at the time, "Black and Blue." The News-Press covered it, including photos of Stones' frontman Mick Jagger and...

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...

Neighbors are fighting plans to expand a Charlotte County development. Critics argue it will increase traffic and damage the environment.