Alessio Development wins appeal, white paint remains on historic building
The owners of the historic Richards building downtown can keep the white stain they applied to the building's previously unpainted brick facade...
Man dead after crash involving dump truck on I-75 in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. - A man is dead after a crash on I-75 in Estero near the Bonita Beach Road and Corkscrew Road exits Friday...
New Mexican restaurant opens in Fort Myers, taking over Stevie Tomato’s former spot
Jesus Plascencia is getting used to the reactions. “Everyone is surprised when they come in,” he said, referring to his family’s newest...
Construction firm’s ‘overcome anything’ mindset pays off
Key takeaway: Fort Myers-based G&R Construction Group recently opened a new showroom, a milestone in a long comeback from multiple obstacles. Core challenge: Balancing...
There’s A Lot Less Trash in The Water Today
Keep Lee County Beautiful recently hosted its annual "Monofilament Madness" marine cleanup. The event drew over 150 volunteers who removed 25,000 pounds of debris...
Residents taking advantage of early voting in Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. - People voting in Lee County are noticing long lines forming at polling locations like the Lee County Elections Center, surprised...
Cape Coral police investigate crash along Burnt Store Road
CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Cape Coral police are investigating a crash near Burnt Store Road and Embers Parkway. According to the Cape Coral Police...
Study: Human waste major contributor to harmful algal blooms
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - In Fort Pierce, about three hours northeast of southwest Florida, researchers with Florida Atlantic University are trying to figure out...
Drunk driver sentenced to life in prison for crash that killed father, 2 teens
LABELLE, Fla. - An Alva woman has been sentenced for a deadly 2021 crash that left a father and his two daughters dead in...
The Estero Island Historical Society Needs Our Help
EIHS needs our help cleaning up the grounds around their two historic cottages at 161 Bay Road (behind the Public Library and Beach School)....
