Buckingham potholes create a safety hazard for drivers
Drivers say they've seen other people forced to swerve into the wrong lane to avoid vehicle damage at the Buckingham Road and Loring Way intersection.
Rezoning risks one of Collier’s last citrus groves | Opinion letters
Citrus grove rezoning On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Collier County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Government Center (3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 3rd floor) on rezoning the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove at 341 Sabal Palm Road for 423 homes. This property lies in...
Cooler air returns this week after a warm weekend ahead
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Saturday is going to be a very warm day by January standards. High temperatures will climb into the 80s this afternoon, but we shouldn't break any records. Skies will be partly sunny. Sunday will be a couple of degrees cooler, and we introduce a very...
Longtime Charlotte County attorney Janette Knowlton is retiring
PORT CHARLOTTE — In her 26 years as an attorney for Charlotte County, Janette Knowlton has negotiated numerous contracts, worked through various deals and helped craft partnerships.
Next cold front on the way to the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — We have one more warm day ahead of us before temperatures fall this week. A cold front is set to move through the Gulf Coast later today, and it'll usher in the drop in temperatures, increase wind speeds and even bring a chance of rain to the region. This afternoon, highs will reach the upper 70s...
Person killed in Fort Myers Beach shooting Sunday morning
Lee County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly shooting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday morning. One person found dead, no public threat.
Bonita’s Wonder Gardens celebrates 90 years of gators, flamingoes, fun
Southwest Florida's oldest roadside attraction has some celebrating to do. And everyone's invited to the party. The Wonder Gardens will mark its 90th anniversary in Bonita Springs with two days of events on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1. First up, there’s a 90th Birthday Evening Celebration from 6-9 p.m....
The Belize Model at Valencia Harbor in Fort Myers
The Belize Model is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 2-car + golf cart garage home, available to build at Valencia Harbor in Fort Myers. With 2,719 sq. ft. of living space, it's part of the “Bayside” Collection at Valencia Harbor. Let's take a look inside:. Here's a look...
Lee County government, school board critic dies: What we know
Lee County has lost one of its more outspoken governmental critics. Joe Phillips died, said a Jan. 10 Facebook post. "Our friend Joe Phillips has passed away, way too soon, leaving his wife and young daughter in unspeakable grief, traumatized, and in financial uncertainly," the post said. There's also a GoFundMe link...
‘Let’s Melt Some ICE’ event draws support for Hispanic businesses in Bonita Springs
Vanessa Ayala remembers when Thursday nights were loud. "We've had several things happen, especially here in Bonita with immigration and Hispanics -- you can't be in the streets anymore like you used to," said Ayala, co-owner of Mexico Lindo restaurant. Mexico Lindo sits on the corner of a roundabout in...
