Kids Can Now Vote in Lee County
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka has announced that a Kids’ Ballot will be available exclusively during early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. It’s all in good fun and for learning of course. The Kids’ Ballot gives children the opportunity to participate in the voting...
Woman arrested after 911 call for medical help leads to chase and crash in...
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Myers woman’s 911 call for medical assistance on Saturday night led to a police chase that ended with her car submerged in three feet of water. Alexandra Freedman called 911 asking for medical attention but reportedly avoided answering the dispatcher’s questions. "Cool....
Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare dispute continues as open enrollment deadlines loom
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A contract dispute between Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare could leave 50,000 patients out of network starting Jan. 1. With open enrollment happening for many through their employers this fall, residents who rely on their services said they are left feeling concerned. Pam Schlitten, a Cape...
Armed guards at Lee County polling sites spark voter intimidation concerns from NAACP and...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Armed guards stationed at polling locations in Lee County are raising concerns among voters and advocacy groups, with some questioning their impact on voter comfort and compliance with election laws. Advocacy groups, including The League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and LatinoJustice, sent a letter...
Four years in the dark: Streetlights, damaged by Ian, are still down
ENGLEWOOD — Hurricane Ian’s devastation passed the four-year mark on Sept. 28.
Investigators say phone data tied driver to armed vehicle burglary spree in Port Charlotte
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Charlotte County woman faces charges in connection with an armed vehicle burglary investigation after detectives said phone records and surveillance video linked her to a series of vehicle break-ins in Port Charlotte. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrest report, detectives believe Stephanie...
Development odds drop to zero for Atlantic area of interest
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracking Team is monitoring disorganized storms in the far eastern Atlantic for tropical development. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, development is not expected for this area of interest. Regardless of development, the disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain to the...
Beerfest Raises $20,000 For Woman’s Club
The 2026 Suds and Sands Beerfest at Bay Oaks this passed Saturday raised nearly $20,000 for the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. The money will go toward the organization’s capital campaign to rebuild their new building. Beerfest Committee Chair Megan Allers said the event went off without a...
New HCA emergency room opens off Alico Road, adding options for Lee County residents...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — HCA Florida Lehigh celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new 24/7 emergency room off Alico Road. For many Lee County residents, it's a closer option for emergency medical care. "I mean, even when I had some situations, I had to go either south or north," said...
Town Council Calls Special Meeting
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has called a special meeeting for Tuesday at 3PM so they can schedule a shade meeting to discuss a settlement with La Ola owner Thomas Houghton. A shade meeting is held outside the public view. Legal settlements are pretty much the only issue that...
