Fort Myers FL

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an owl that was hit by a car in Fort Myers. CROW said the barred owl was found lying on the road and, once examined, was determined to be hit by a car. CROW said the owl...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — More than 100 people were evacuated from a five-story office building on Cleveland Avenue Tuesday afternoon after firefighters said there was a malfunctioning transformer that filled the building with smoke. The fire started around 2:24 p.m. at a building located near Cleveland Avenue and Sunrise...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A shot of unusually cold arctic air is heading for Florida this weekend, bringing the Gulf Coast some of the lowest temperatures we have seen in over a decade. Amazingly, it could even be cold enough for snow. The process that would create the snow...

"We just don’t have enough." Developers spark outrage as $100 million deal threatens beloved US region: 'They won't stop' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) invites the community to celebrate one of Cape Coral’s most beloved residents at the 24th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Wildlife and Environmental Expo. This lively, family-friendly event honors the city’s official bird—the burrowing owl—while highlighting the importance of...

When you sit down for dinner at your favorite local spot, you trust that the kitchen is following proper food safety rules. But recent state inspections show that several Charlotte County, Florida, restaurants fell short of those standards last month. A total of 10 restaurants were in the spotlight for having the...

Lee County officials say roughly $40 million in unspent Hurricane Ian recovery funds could be redirected to help survivors of more recent storms, pending federal approval. During a county commission meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, county staff presented updates on Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery funding...

Dutch Bros Coffee flung open its doors Friday at 11556 Majestic Palms Blvd. in Iona. The drive-thru chain brought specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, and signature drinks. Hours? The shop runs 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays stretch until 11 p.m. The Majestic Palms...

Travelers in Southwest Florida are feeling the effects of a winter storm that just won’t quit. With the powerful storm now heading out, the aftermath left at Punta Gorda Airport looked more like a scene from a disaster movie than a sunny getaway hub. FlightAware reported 20 delays and six cancellations at Punta Gorda...

If you’ve been to Fort Myers Beach lately, then you’ve probably noticed — and maybe smelled — the piles of red algae washed up along the coastline.