Fort Myers FL

Charlotte County is maintaining its Class 5 flood rating, saving homeowners $6.6M annually on insurance premiums through strong risk reduction efforts.

Organizations are planning ceremonies in the area to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001.

PUNTA GORDA — Members of the city’s 1% Local Option Sales Tax Committee are set to rank the first batch of 10 capital projects for Punta Gorda.

AdventHealth says it’s bringing emergency care back to Punta Gorda, announcing plans for a new 24/7 emergency department off Jones Loop Road.

During our Saturday morning walkaround at the new Town Hall Saturday morning, Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt hinted that it’s possible that the millage rate on Fort Myers Beach might not be going up at all next year. The Town Council was considering a 26% increase in the millage to help cover a budget shortfall.

S. McCall Road eastbound closed at Gasparilla Road due to traffic crash. Use Gillot Boulevard alternate route. Closure expected, deputies said.

Deputies near Fort Myers spent 45 chaotic minutes trying to wrangle a wild boar that crashed into a home, charged at officers, and ultimately escaped.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man has been charged with multiple thefts following an incident at a local Walmart, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. John Joseph Adams, 41, was identified through surveillance footage and facial recognition software after attempting to steal over $1,140 worth of...

Lee Health has not only embraced robotic-assisted surgery — it has become a leader in surgical innovation. Today, we have a fleet of 32 state-of-the-art robotic systems for 13 different specialties and the expertise of more than 100 physicians trained in robotic-assisted procedures. In late 2023, Lee Health added the...

Collier and Charlotte County sheriff's offices worked together to dismantle organized crime group responsible for 45 felony cases across 17 Florida jurisdictions.