Fort Myers FL

A week has passed since the measles outbreak started at Ave Maria University in Collier County, and the state still hasn’t officially confirmed cases in Southwest Florida. The outbreak has already reached 20 confirmed cases, all traced back to the university community. Measles spread fast. The virus hangs in...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lehigh Acres, Florida — A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after an alleged armed robbery near a 7-Eleven prompted a multi-unit sheriff’s investigation. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...

At Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) we are proud to join our education partners in the region to fuel a vibrant workforce, benefiting our local and state economy. The latest October Lightcast report from the Association of Florida Colleges reveals that the Florida College System contributed an impressive...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — What's Up FMB announced that they have launched a community fundraising event in partnership with the Town of Fort Myers Beach for their annual "Red, White, and Beach" Fourth of July fireworks and parade, according to a press release sent out on Friday. What's...

The Sanibel City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to ban smoking on its beaches and parts of the city. However, it does not apply to unfiltered cigars, as Florida law does not allow such a ban. The matter still has to come back to the City Council on March 3 at 9 a.m. for a second reading and public...

Estero Boulevard was closed at the south end of the Big Carlos Bridge Saturday evening, Feb. 7, as emergency workers responded to a serious, multi-vehicle crash. One person was "trauma alerted," the Lee County Sheriff's Office posted on its X account around 7:30 p.m. The post said that all lanes of Estero Boulevard...

Across much of the United States, housing wealth still looks robust on paper, yet in a cluster of coastal markets values are slipping fast enough to erase years of equity in a matter of months. Forecasts now point to price drops approaching 10% in some Florida metros by 2026, while several West Coast cities that... ...

Fort Myers (Fla.) South Fort Myers defensive lineman Cornelius Tims has committed to Louisville. The Cardinals were first to extend a scholarship back in May and now he chooses to play for head coach Jeff Brohm and the Cardinals over an offer list that included USF, UCF, Kansas, West Virginia and Boston College....

Lee Health activated its emergency response as measles cases were confirmed in Collier County this week. Officials have stressed vaccination importance and urge sick patients to stay home.

Lehigh Acres, Florida – Three individuals have been arrested following a violent armed robbery and assault that left a victim hospitalized in Lehigh Acres, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the incident involved a premeditated setup, physical violence, threats with a weapon, and theft of...