Fort Myers FL

Charlotte County deputies are asking the public to help locate 73-year-old Jessie James Green, whom the Sheriff's Office has described as a missing endangered adult. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office alert says Green was born on June 15, 1953, stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and was last seen wearing a dark blue long-sleeve shirt, gray shorts and white shoes.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers firefighters rescued a dog from a Moreno Avenue house fire Tuesday morning. According to the Fort Myers Fire Department, crews arrived at the home on Moreno Avenue just before 9 a.m. Firefighters were immediately able to see a column of smoke coming from the house.

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka has announced that a Kids’ Ballot will be available exclusively during early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. It’s all in good fun and for learning of course. The Kids’ Ballot gives children the opportunity to participate in the voting...

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Myers woman’s 911 call for medical assistance on Saturday night led to a police chase that ended with her car submerged in three feet of water. Alexandra Freedman called 911 asking for medical attention but reportedly avoided answering the dispatcher’s questions. "Cool....

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A contract dispute between Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare could leave 50,000 patients out of network starting Jan. 1. With open enrollment happening for many through their employers this fall, residents who rely on their services said they are left feeling concerned. Pam Schlitten, a Cape...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Armed guards stationed at polling locations in Lee County are raising concerns among voters and advocacy groups, with some questioning their impact on voter comfort and compliance with election laws. Advocacy groups, including The League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and LatinoJustice, sent a letter...

ENGLEWOOD — Hurricane Ian’s devastation passed the four-year mark on Sept. 28.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Charlotte County woman faces charges in connection with an armed vehicle burglary investigation after detectives said phone records and surveillance video linked her to a series of vehicle break-ins in Port Charlotte. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrest report, detectives believe Stephanie...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracking Team is monitoring disorganized storms in the far eastern Atlantic for tropical development. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, development is not expected for this area of interest. Regardless of development, the disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain to the...

The 2026 Suds and Sands Beerfest at Bay Oaks this passed Saturday raised nearly $20,000 for the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. The money will go toward the organization’s capital campaign to rebuild their new building. Beerfest Committee Chair Megan Allers said the event went off without a...