Fort Myers FL

MATLACHA, Fla. — A Matlacha business owner says an artist she hired painted over a mural at her store after she ended their working relationship over a missed deadline. Penny Orren, owner of Trashy Treasures on Pine Island Road, said the artist covered the unfinished mural with white paint and wrote “NO PAY” on the building’s exterior.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Police are surrounding a home in Southwest Cape Coral at a very active scene late Friday night. The scene is unfolding on SW 20th Street near Surfside Blvd, between SW 23rd Court and SW 22nd Court. As 12:46 a.m. Saturday, police were seen throwing flash...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County officials are preparing for the ribbon-cutting of the Three Oaks Parkway extension project to open new lanes and improve traffic flow for drivers. Tony Kemper, a Lee County resident, expressed his anticipation for the completion of the construction. "I work in sales, so...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — On Friday, the City of Cape Coral announced that it has implemented a new notification process to help utility customers identify water leaks. In a news release, the city said that Customer Billing Services, along with IT, has launched the system that contacts customers by phone or email when continuous water consumption is detected on the property.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Yellow Fever Creek Preserve in Cape Coral has officially opened, providing residents and visitors with new opportunities to enjoy nature after years of planning and construction. Wil Harding, a Cape Coral resident, shared his enthusiasm for the new park. "We look forward to touring...

ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested and is facing charges after he allegedly posted several threatening messages on social media towards a Jewish community, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). FDLE: Florida man posting threatening messages online. What we know: — According to the FDLE,...

Former Fort Myers Beach Community Development Director Frankie Kropacek has been offered an $11,000 severance package and former Community Services Director Jeff Hauge has been offered a $10,000 severance package. Both men were fired by Town Manager Will McKannay on October 14th after being put on paid administrative leave in August.

What’s Up FMB would like to notify residents, businesses, and visitors of a temporary road closure for the upcoming Illuminations Parade on Saturday, November 7th from 5PM to 8PM. The Blvd will be closed from the Maranzas Pass Bridge to Sandy Bottom’s. The parade begins at 6PM. Participate...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Deputies say two people hired to clean a home on Manhattan Street in Lehigh Acres are accused of stealing more than $14,000 worth of electronics and other items, including two Xboxes, three PlayStation consoles, 10 pairs of Jordan sneakers, and a wedding ring, before neighbors noticed suspicious behavior and helped authorities catch them.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - Two Charlotte County sheriff’s deputies helped a mother and her four children find a hotel room after they were found trying to shelter beneath a tarp in a Port Charlotte Walmart parking lot during heavy rain, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.