Fort Myers FL

Whether you call it a moon garden, a night-blooming garden, or something else equally poetic, there’s romance in the idea of a green space designed to thrill in the dark. There’s plenty of practical magic that arrives after dusk, too, as the North Carolina garden designer Chip Callaway can confirm. “Southern heat and...

Ryan Companies celebrated the financial closing and commencement of construction on Trailside at Dia Crossing, an eight building, 350-unit multifamily community located at the gateway to Estero at U.S. 41 and Alico Road, in Fort Myers, Fla. The project is expected to be move-in ready by the first quarter of 2027....

Extraordinary Caloosahatchee Riverfront Estate Modern waterfront living with panoramic river views on coveted West Riverside Drive. Positioned on highly sought-after West Riverside Drive with 105 feet of direct frontage on the Caloosahatchee River, this modern five-bedroom, five-bath residence enjoys sweeping...

PUNTA GORDA — An inmate at the Charlotte Correctional Institution was released from prison this week, but moved to the Charlotte County Jail, where he awaits trial, accused of stabbing another inmate with a homemade weapon.

FGCU has a general guideline for attendance policies. If you’re registered for classes, you’re expected to attend them. When students struggle to balance mental health, physical health or disabilities, don’t the rules seem extreme?. Life gets in the way for everyone. There could be an infinite number...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue in Fort Myers has some adorable dogs waiting for their forever homes — from fluffy young pups to a gentle mama ready for love.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A quirky story with a lot of heart but not without its flaws is probably the best way to sum up "Kimberly Akimbo," now playing at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. If you walk in not knowing anything about it,...

We love, love, love brunch. And while it’s in the spotlight this time of year with Easter (very rapidly) and Mother’s Day approaching, we’re up for it any time of the year. Luckily, Southwest Florida has plenty of brunch options. Take brunch-tastic Cape Coral , for example. Fish Tale Grill, Hooked Island Grill,...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The San Carlos Park Fire Department responded to a dump truck on fire on Mass Court on Wednesday night. According to SCPFD, crews were dispatched to a fire at 16560 Mass Court in Lee County at around 9:30 p.m. When crews arrived on scene, they...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A man who was killed in a Port Charlotte shooting that led to a manhunt for the suspected gunman, Matthew Ryan Cross, on Monday has been identified. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said they responded to the area of Malone Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving a...