Fort Myers FL

It's not a stretch to say photojournalist Andrew West has photographed pretty much every bird that calls Southwest Florida home. West is a photographer for The News-Press and Naples Daily News. He has earned a reputation during his career as a world class photographer of wildlife with birds clearly being a favorite...

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle says he will retire from public service and step down from his position on January 14, 2026.

Another competition, another win for Uncle Rico's. From Nov. 11-13, the folks from the popular Fort Myers pizza shop attended and competed in the annual Pizza Tomorrow Summit in Orlando. Enrico Aguila, aka Uncle Rico, led the way in the 4 th annual Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup, participating in individual events...

Between Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Pine Island and Cape Coral, we have 4 restaurants that have either open or are amidst plans to debut in South West Florida. Click the "Read the Article" for a deeper dive. NOW OPEN. Cheesesteaks.com — Bonita Springs. Recently opened in Bonita Springs at...

PLACIDA — A Placida man is facing a criminal mischief charge, accused of letting the air out of tires from a truck that was parked on grass in his neighborhood.

The state's top legal official said more than two dozen abused, neglected or exploited children were rescued in Southwest Florida as part of a statewide operation. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Nov. 17 announced the results of the statewide operation, dubbed "Operation Home for the Holidays," during a...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around fort myers..

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lee County Sheriff’s office said a Florida man wielding a machete followed a victim to the Lee County precinct on Nov. 14, smashing her car windshield during the pursuit. Deputies responded to the domestic disturbance involving the man, Leodan Gallo, after he reportedly followed the...

According to FDOT, much of the work is being done at night to ease traffic impacts, and early snowbird traffic is also contributing to the backups.

When Allegiant Air announced its newest round of national route expansion, one update stood out for Southwest Florida. The Punta Gorda Airport new routes now include a nonstop connection to Trenton, New Jersey. This move reflects a growing demand for convenient travel between two high traffic regions and signals...