Fort Myers FL

Sanibel city leaders are picking up a long-discussed roundabout plan at Periwinkle Way and Causeway Boulevard.

Better Together and Christ Community Church will host a hiring event on Jan. 15 in Fort Myers. Job seekers can meet hiring managers, get free resume help, and one-on-one coaching sessions will be provided at no cost. Better Together is a nonprofit that works with families and children across the...

Jan. 9, 2026 — Lee Health is pleased to share that Cape Coral Hospital’s Emergency Department has been expanded to include nine new treatment bays, for a total of 56 treatment spaces. This expansion will allow more patients to be treated in an expeditious timeframe and support the growing Cape Coral community.

It's for new and expecting parents to continue their education and have access to resources like childcare and transportation. But, the transition to a charter school is concerning some parents.

Jabari Brown, a pilot from Fort Myers, won over $2 million on MrBeast's YouTube show after 36-hour competition against 99 pilots worldwide.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Keep Charlotte Beautiful Florida announced it is hosting a free "Tire Take-Back" event later this month. The event is scheduled for Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Charlotte County Administration parking lot. This is located along Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte.

The 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival happens March 7 at the Fort Myers Regional Library. More than two dozen authors will participate in the free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor gathering at 2450 First St. draws thousands of readers each year. Attendees will...

Kennedy Mason of Gulf Coast News reported on a Lehigh Acres house fire that deputies say was not an accident, not careless cooking, and not a random blaze, but a deliberate attempt to harm a family while they slept.

Fort Myers police just secured a fresh round of funding for 2026, and it’s a big step up for safety across the city. They’re going after gun violence and drug trafficking, upping their game on the roads, and putting more focus on officer training, especially in crisis response and de-escalation. All this comes thanks...

Cape Coral changed the speed limit on Old Burnt Store Road. The corridor between Kismet Parkway West and Caloosa Parkway dropped from 45 mph to 40 mph this week. Traffic field investigations in April 2025 sparked the decision. Crews analyzed operational conditions and examined safety risks for drivers, bike riders,...