Lee County seeks community photos for 2026 Southwest Florida Ag Expo exhibit
Lee County Parks & Recreation is inviting community members to share their favorite memories from past fairs and Southwest Florida Ag Expos as part of a special photo exhibit celebrating this year’s theme, “Roots ‘n’ Rides: A Celebration of Tradition.”. With friends and families gathering for...
Fla. officers deliver DoorDash order after driver found asleep at the wheel charged with...
The driver "expressed concern over the undelivered food order in his possession."
‘Don’t give up’: Cape Coral businesses fill community fridge for needy families
Cape Coral family businesses teamed up for their first turkey drive, providing free Thanksgiving meals through the community fridge. Fox 4's Bella Line tells us why they are teaming up.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit conducts investigation near San Carlos Blvd
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is conducting an active investigation in the area of San Carlos Boulevard. According to LCSO, the Violent Crimes Unit is actively working an investigation at the scene. LCSO said all parties are currently accounted for. This is a developing story...
Rice loses in overtime again as Florida Gulf Coast rallies
Rice didn't trail in regulation but allowed the first 13 points of overtime to fall to Florida Gulf Coast.
Area moms deliver some holiday cheer to deployed troops
VENICE — As those in the military continue to serve around the world, local veterans groups have packaged up some holiday cheer to keep their spirits up.
Benchslapped By Fort Myers Disability Judge
NOTE: This piece first appeared on FLGulfNews.com. Appeals officials are repeatedly slapping down the decisions of a Social Security disability judge in Florida, raising alarm about his handling of cases. Judge Ryan Johannes, an administrative law judge in Fort Myers, has seen an unusually large share of his...
Calling all dogs: GoldenFest XV
The most golden day of the year is coming up at the Lee Health Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium. GoldenFest XV, hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The event draws hundreds of participants, many of them...
Upcoming Detour on North Tamiami Trail at Pondella Road to Affect Local Traffic Starting...
Starting December 1, 2025, at 8 a.m., the eastbound right-turn lanes from Pondella Road to southbound S.R. 739 (North Tamiami Trail) in Lee County, Florida, will close. Drivers should use the detour via River Road and Cabana Avenue to reach southbound S.R. 739. Pedestrians should follow posted signs at the...
Seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County
A new seafood and steak restaurant with two locations in Southwest Florida has opened in Manatee County. Oar & Iron, an upscale casual brand that has restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples, is now serving patrons in Parrish. The new restaurant is within the Creekside Commons plaza, at 8710 U.S....

















