Fort Myers FL

Lee County School District will restrict school choice to reduce bus ride times. This decision affects 1,316 high school students out of 30,427. The board reviewed a transportation plan this week that tackles students boarding buses before 4 a.m. and enduring rides stretching past two hours. The proposed solution...

BABCOCK RANCH — Along with being a Charlotte County Sheriff’s lieutenant, William Garlick was also the "go-to" guy for "cuddles and boo-boo prevention."

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls just launched two restaurants in Lee County. New England-style seafood has arrived in south Fort Myers and Estero. The south Fort Myers location opened on Dec. 3, 2025, at 6900 Daniels Parkway, while the Coconut Point restaurant at 8017 Plaza Del Lago Drive will open in early January.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies are investigating a scene on Pondella Road in North Fort Myers.

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.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department is intensifying efforts to enforce regulations on motorized transportation, particularly focusing on electric bikes that are classified as electric motorcycles under Florida law. These vehicles require a driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement,...

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.