Keep Lee County Beautiful is doing just that, with its next big event slated...
From its name, you can easily guess its mission. Keep Lee County Beautiful has been doing just that since 1989. The nonprofit is one of the county's largest volunteer-based community action and education organizations. Annually, it hosts four big cleanup events. The next one is slated 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sept. 20, at...
Deputies Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Mobile Home In North Fort Myers
A late-night mobile home fire in North Fort Myers sent an elderly couple and their dog to the hospital after a dramatic rescue by Lee County deputies.
Officials holding photo contest to catch images of elusive ‘Skunk Ape’
PORT CHARLOTTE — Amateur cryptozoologists or photographers, along with any other Charlotte County residents, can prepare to take shots at a skunk ape — but only with a camera, please.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper crashes with motorcycle after chase, FHP says
A motorcyclist is recovering after a car chase ended in a crash involving a trooper, Florida Highway Patrol reports. Here's what we know.
Ex-Lee Co. deputy charged with faking wife’s signature in $94K insurance scam
Documents say ex-Lee County deputy Matthew Curbelo forged his wife's signature on a $94,000 insurance claim. The notary is a tourist tax consultant for the Lee Clerk of Courts Office, the report says.
Florida family calls deputies after python found on their patio during pool party
NEAR FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida family’s pool party took an unexpected turn when a ball python was discovered slithering on their pool deck. Lee County Sheriff’s Office body camera footage captured a deputy arriving at the home in Lehigh Acres and finding the snake next to the backyard refrigerator.
Man convicted of impersonating contractor rearrested after failing to pay restitution to victims
ENGLEWOOD — A man who pleaded no contest to impersonating a contractor in 2024 was back in jail this week, accused of failing to pay restitution owed to his victims.
Reva at Fort Myers Now Open, Welcomes First Residents to New Lakeside Apartment Community
Reva, a newly completed luxury residential community in Fort Myers, has officially opened its doors and welcomed its first residents. Developed by Global City Development and Gilu Development, the project delivers 255 upscale rental residences in a gated, amenity-rich setting on Crystal Drive and 6 Mile Cypress...
Fort Myers residents oppose ‘Godzilla Hotel’ plan in historic district
Fort Myers residents are opposing an 11-story hotel in the historic district, dubbing it the "Godzilla Hotel" for its height that would tower over historic buildings like the Sydney & Berne Davis.
Gardner Orthopedics Ransomware Attack Affects 47,000 Patients
Data breaches have been announced by Gardner Orthopedics in Florida, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont, Retina Associates of Cleveland, and Clement Manor in Wisconsin. Gardner Orthopedics, Florida. Gardner Orthopedics in Fort Myers, Florida,...
