Fort Myers FL

PUNTA GORDA — Years ago, an immigration officer asked Taher "Tom" Shriteh why he wanted to be an American citizen.

PUNTA GORDA — Punta Gorda City Council member Greg Julian recently called out Mayor Debi Lux for allowing an alleged personal attack against him at the last meeting.

Local diners trust restaurants to serve safe food in clean environments, and that's the bare minimum residents should expect. But recent health inspections revealed several Charlotte County, FL, establishments fell short of state standards in November 2025, and as expected, were highlighted for it.

Florida’s Black Bear Hunt Moves Forward — What It Means for Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. Florida wildlife officials have approved the state’s first regulated black bear hunt in 10 years, a decision drawing statewide attention — including here in Southwest Florida, where bears are occasionally spotted but...

The Florida Department of Transportation has released an update on the State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) construction in Lee County. The project covers the area from north of the Caloosahatchee River to S.R. 78 (Bayshore Road). The goal is to improve safety and upgrade the road.

Cape Coral Police has announced the addition of a new safety initiative aimed at vulnerable individuals. Sharewear, made possible through grant funding, provides an additional tool to help protect community members who may be vulnerable to wandering or medical emergencies, including children, seniors, individuals...

This past Friday on November 28, Edison & Ford Winter Estates kicked off their 50th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration. Bringing the holiday cheer to Fort Myers, Edison & Ford Holiday Nights has been a timeless event through the month of December, where the entirety of the estates is decorated with Christmas lights &...

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A routine package check near the U.S. Postal Service Processing Center on Jetport Loop led to a swift narcotics investigation and the arrest of a local man, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the operation uncovered a package filled with illegal pills and prompted a brief...

Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on the city’s push to bring a new community park to the Forum and the amenities neighbors are excited for

PUNTA GORDA — The family of Charlotte County Sheriff’’s Lt. William Garlick has planned a celebration of life ceremony to honor him.