Fort Myers FL

Quality of life in Southwest Florida, they often mention the obvious things first. Sunshine. Warm winters. Access to water. A slower pace. Yet the moments that truly define life here are often quieter and more meaningful. They show up in how neighbors support one another and how organizations work together when...

Kristianna Mrjenovich, a well-known community advocate known as the “Second Chance Queen”, entrepreneur, and founder of the Flutters of Hope Project, has been officially crowned International Ms. North America 2026. The prestigious title recognizes her leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women,...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you’re looking for a heartwarming, toe-tapping night at the theater filled with great music and genuine charm, "Always… Patsy Cline" is a show you’ll want to get on your calendar as it graces the stage of the Florida Repertory Theatre in downtown Fort Myers.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Santini Plaza this year. Saturday, February 14th the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation is hosting their annual Fashion Show in the vestibule just outside Anita’s Islander store. The wildly populr Fashion Show event is from 11AM to 1PM. Pre-purchase swag bags for $50 at...

The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency governing board will consider two Breaking Barriers to Business Grant program requests Wednesday. Taco Worx Downtown, LLC and Tiki Tails Dog Resort, LLC each have applied for $50,000 grant awards. Taco Worx, at 1017 Cape Coral Parkway, E., Suite B, entered into a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Myers Beach, FL – A 59-year-old man is in custody after a fatal shooting early Sunday morning at a Fort Myers Beach residence, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A carefully planned overnight burglary at a Cape Coral jewelry store ended with more than $500,000 worth of jewelry stolen, along with firearms and personal property, after suspects entered the business by cutting through a neighboring bathroom wall, according to court records. Investigators say...

Construction of the new bridge over Big Carlos Pass in Lee County is progressing. Another phase of the project is about to be finished and it will mean intermittent access to the bridge on Jan. 12. The Lee County Department of Transportation is asking motorists in the vicinity of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge to be...

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Charlotte County Government will close several offices on Monday. Closed facilities include the Administration Center, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Comptroller, and the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor &...

The Lee County Sheriff's Office says Bishop Verot Catholic High School is currently on lockdown; however there is no credible threat to the school or students.