Fort Myers FL

The city of Cape Coral is seeking proposals for Bimini Basin East, a hoped-for multi-use development project to be built on city-owned acreage in the South Cape. “The City of Cape Coral is seeking proposals from interested and qualified firms experienced in Florida to redevelop Bimini Basin East, which comprises...

A horrifying video from Fort Myers, Florida, shows a man slamming a small dog against a wall while it cries out in pain. He allegedly hit and even knelt on the terrified animal as it lay on the ground — all in broad daylight. The footage is deeply disturbing and reveals a shocking lack of empathy. Authorities...

A Cape Coral woman known for posting a viral TikTok video showing herself stealing from a Target store is back behind bars after police say she ran from officers during a traffic stop.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, 23-year-old TikTok creator Marlena Velez was arrested Sunday after officers found her...

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating multiple locations across the county, including Miscue Lounge, Vegas Knights and Royal Arcade.

The Lee County School District says the source of a "gas smell" inside of Cape Coral High School has been linked to a prank started by two students.

The El Jobean Pier is set to make a comeback in Charlotte County, soon. Here's what happened in Tuesday's meeting.

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 2523 Lee Blvd., according to a press release. The restaurant is under the helm of Mitul Chonati and Hitesh Barvaliya, veteran restaurant operators...

The Lee County School District and multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to statewide swatting calls that have also impacted schools in the Southwest Florida community.

Starting this fall, young children in Lee County will get monthly books in their mailboxes through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program mails age-specific books straight to kids from birth until they turn five. Registration costs $30. "We are so excited to bring this incredible program to Lee County,"...

The final eight murals now stand on river basin supports by the Luminary Hotel. These works complete a striking 53-piece outdoor display that shows Fort Myers' past since 1850. This three-year effort faced setbacks. Hurricane Ian struck in 2022, damaging seven supports. Workers repaired these during the summer before...