Fort Myers FL

Three years ago, a circuit court judge in Lee County, Florida, sharply rebuked a restoration contractor accused of hiding the true cost of condominium roof repairs in an assignment-of-benefits dispute with Tower Hill Insurance. The ruling, issued in May 2023, framed the contractor’s billing practices as misleading...

NORTH PORT — New DNA technology has helped cold-case homicide investigators create a rendering of a man who may have been killed by Daniel Conahan, also known as the “Hog Trail Killer.”

The quiet streets of Cape Coral were shaken by tragedy when a reckless street race ended in the death of an elderly driver. What began as a dangerous thrill-seeking act by two young motorists quickly escalated into a fatal collision that would haunt the community for months. Nearly a year later, the incident has...

I have figured out how to rid yourself of pesky callers who use AI to try to sell you everything from insurance you don’t need to a new roof.

When the Florida winter finally decides to show up, the rare, breezy nights when jackets are placed upon tank tops, and students start craving something different. Not something quick like fast food or microwave dinners. Something warm, filling and nostalgic. That’s where I found myself at “Two Meatballs in the...

How do we get from here to there safely on the shallow waters of the Gulf and Estero Bay? Join the Estero Island Historic Society for a presentation to all boaters and fans of local history, Monday February 9th at 1PM. The event is free. Robert Macomber will share his...

Craving gumbo, crispy fried catfish, or a po’ boy that tastes like a trip to the French Quarter?. The good news is you do not need Louisiana, because Florida is packed with Cajun spots that serve bold, bayou-style flavor with real Southern soul. Across Florida, restaurants are dishing out...

Councilmember Joanne Ribble has served on the Village Council since 2021. On March 19, 2025, Ribble was sworn in to serve a two-year term as the Mayor of Estero in conjunction with her four-year term as District 1 Councilmember. She recently sat down with Estero Life Magazine to share some of her views and insights.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Are your piercings a problem? Earlobes aching?. There is a fast surgery that can close piercing holes in your body and have you walking out 10 minutes later. Dr. Michael Kim performs the operation locally in Fort Myers. He says many patients didn't realize that...

The Cape Coral City Council gave staff directions to keep the millage rate the same and apply the reserve as a starting point for discussions for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The balance left from last year is $29 million. “I would much rather have a $29 million surplus, than...