Fort Myers FL

While Port Charlotte has reopened its beach park, there are still significant issues for other areas still recovering from the hurricanes of 2024.

Mast Capital, one of Florida’s most active real estate development and investment firms, together with Chicago-based private equity group BLG Capital Advisors, announces the grand opening of The Winslow, a thoughtfully designed, 320-unit garden-style rental community. Located at 13370 Magnolia Oak Circle, just...

The 2025 Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade lit up the Back Bay with dazzling lights, creative themes, and an enthusiastic crowd lining the waterfront. This year’s parade featured an impressive lineup of entries across multiple categories, each showcasing the spirit, imagination, and festive energy that make this...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — At least one person was injured after a two-vehicle crash near Daniels Parkway in Lee County Saturday night. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, all westbound lanes of Daniels Parkway are closed at Interstate 75 due to a two-vehicle crash. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and...

Mon-Thu: 11 AM–8 PM, Fri: 11 AM–11 PM, Sat: 12 PM–5 PM (Closed Sunday) Fort Myers’ Arabian-owned food truck brings cosmic-themed smash burgers to 3006 Palm Beach Boulevard, where the kindest soul you’ll ever meet serves fresh, hot, made-to-order burgers from this small but mighty operation.

Will people in Southwest Florida see a rocket in the sky? A so Florida thing is coming up − and it's possible people can see it far beyond the Sunshine State . United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral overnight Sunday, Dec. 14, with a window opening at 3:49 a.m. ET Monday, Dec. 15. A...

Lee Health has honored one of its biggest supporters, Tom Golisano , with a humanitarian award. The hospital system’s foundation awarded the Naples philanthropist with the 2025 Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award at its Evening of Appreciation event Nov. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. More: Tom Golisano donates...

PUNTA GORDA — The Faith Quilters group from Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda recently donated their homemade quilts to area organizations in need.

The bridge reopened at 5 p.m. People in LaBelle woke up Thursday to a traffic nightmare because the State Road 29 drawbridge was shut down without warning, cutting off the only direct route into town from the north and throwing morning routines into chaos. Senior reporter Emily Young speaks with...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A man accused of driving 100-plus mph in Port Charlotte was arrested after Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell spotted the speeder himself. On Wednesday night, Prummell said he saw a red Corvette and a green Jeep traveling at high speeds pass him at the El Jobean Road and Toledo Blade...