Fort Myers FL

Team: North Port 131, Lemon Bay 117, Oasis 94, South Fort Myers 62, Fort Myers 56, Ida Baker 48, Port Charlotte 44, Imagine School 36, Sarasota 33, Bayshore 30, St. Petersburg Catholic 25, East Lee County 11, Cypress Lake 6. 4×800 relay: 1 Port Charlotte 10:30.56. 2 Ida Baker (Diaz,...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Crews are continuing work to restore Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach after it was damaged by Hurricane Ian. The Lee County Government announced that the park and its parking lot will be temporarily closed starting April 6. Pedestrian access and restroom...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for a man after a shooting incident at the Pilot gas station on Jones Loop Road. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, shots were fired into a vehicle at the gas station on March 8. CCSO said no one was injured, and Travis Merrell,...

Thanks to Fort Myers Beach resident Beth Burwinkle, who donated the tickets, The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club is giving away four great seats to see the legendary Santana at Hertz Arena next month. Here’s how you can enter to win…. These are four great seats, row 3...

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued 11 people after their boat capsized near Fort Myers Beach. At least two of the people were transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries. The incident was reported after the pontoon boat overturned at around 14:10...

There is a pizza spot in Port Charlotte that keeps pulling people back, visit after visit, year after year. The crusts are crispy, the toppings are generous, and the vibe hits that sweet spot between casual and lively. I paid a visit to find out what all the fuss was...

Top events of the week: 3 To Do: PSP walk on Marco; Art & Craft Fest; Tigertail Beach cleanup. The comedian performs March 729 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. Cost: $30-35 general admission. At 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, and 6 p.m., Sunday, March 29....

On Wednesday an auction for the 4.68 acres of land known as Gulf View Colony on Fort Myers Beach closed. There was only one qualified bidder who didn’t even make a bid, according to several of the property owners. There are 58 owners at Gulf View Colony, which is...

Looking for an afternoon escape? Well, the Ricks are here to help. “We really love the feeling of sitting out in the country, relaxing,” said Allison Rick, who owns RAD Corkscrew Winery in Estero with husband Rockie. “You can come out here and enjoy the feeling of being in a winery in Michigan, Virginia or anywhere.”...

PUNTA GORDA — With other area law enforcement agencies receiving pay hikes, Punta Gorda Police officers are some of the lowest paid in the region, officials say.