Fort Myers FL

Florida wildlife officials and researchers say Nile monitors, large predatory lizards native to sub-Saharan Africa, have established a breeding population in southwest Florida that can threaten native wildlife. The reptiles were first documented in the state in 1981, and sightings continued through 2024, with the...

LABELLE, Fla. — The Hendry County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents of multiple road closures that will take place for the Swamp Cabbage Festival. According to HCSO, Barron Park, DeSoto Avenue, Lee Street and Park Avenue will close on Friday starting at 2 p.m. until vendor setup is completed.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Westbound traffic on Colonial Boulevard near Summerlin Road was backed up after a crash this evening. One westbound lane was shut down as Fort Myers Police responded to a crash at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Sommerset Drive. Fort Myers Police say no one...

Tucked along Sanibel Captiva Road, this award-winning museum quietly houses one of the largest and most mesmerizing shell collections on Earth. Step inside and you will find world-class exhibits, live aquariums, and hands-on moments that make shells feel alive with story and science. Whether you are a lifelong...

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week. Of the 25, multiple were found at a park in Fort Myers, shutting it down for several hours on Thursday afternoon while crews removed the...

Lee County has set March 31 as the final day for homeowners to apply for disaster recovery assistance tied to Hurricanes Helene and Milton . After weeks of back-and-forth over funding and timelines, county commissioners have now drawn a line. Get your application in before the LeeCares portal closes. "Income-eligible...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Myers, Florida – Road closures in Fort Myers will disrupt Saturday travel for Edison Festival paradegoers. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, several major roadways will close beginning at...

A Florida man with a history of drug possession and battery was cited for wedging his car under a school bus on Wednesday morning, only to be arrested hours later at his home for battery, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Video shows Novak failing to slow down...

Port Charlotte resident Matt "Tex The Entertainer" Davis has gone viral on TikTok for his flowing hair flips, captivating millions with his signature “Golden Mane” moves.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Arctic air is moving in with a cold front along the Suncoast, and cold weather shelters are opening as temperatures are expected to drop. In Charlotte County, The Charlotte CARE Center, 1476 Kenesaw St, will be open at night on Feb. 22-24. Guests will need...