“Pawsitive Futures” Event Launched by Lee County
Lee County Domestic Animal Services has announced a new community event dedicated to rescuing, fostering and volunteering called Pawsitive Futures. The event is at 10AM on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers. This event welcomes animal lovers and community members to learn more about how they...
CHAMPION: Fort Myers teen wins national taekwondo championship
Fort Myers teen Binxly Desrosier won a national taekwondo championship in July! Her biggest dream, the Olympic Games. What inspiring young athletes do you know?
Madison Cawthorn arrested: Former U.S. representative booked in Florida
CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA (828newsNOW) — David Madison Cawthorn, the 30-year-old former U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district, encompassing Western North Carolina from Cherokee County to McDowell County, was arrested in Cape Coral, Florida earlier this week. Cawthorn was arrested by the Cape...
Woman Who Can’t Swim Saved 11-Year-Old from Drowning. When They Met, the Child Called...
“I’m so happy to know you’re okay!” Bridget Addison told Mia Garcia during their reunion
10 Massive Secondhand Shops In Florida Where $42 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Looking for amazing secondhand shops in Florida where your money stretches far?. These ten thrift stores offer incredible bargains and treasure hunting fun!. 1. Sunshine Thrift Store (Tampa) You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately think, “This is going to be good”?. That’s...
Ahead of hurricanes, Fort Myers firefighters train to help deaf, hard-of-hearing
Fort Myers firefighters completed sign language training to better communicate with people during hurricane emergencies and disasters.
Charlotte County Motorists Alert of Intermittent Lane Closures on Harbor Boulevard Starting Sept 15
Motorists should prepare for lane closures on Harbor Boulevard. Charlotte County announced that starting Monday next week, Irby Construction will install underground power lines, causing intermittent lane closures until Oct. 3. The closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on Harbor Boulevard...
Fifth graders visit the Military Heritage Museum
PUNTA GORDA — One day, Mike Bernicchi was teaching at The Academy in Port Charlotte. The next day, he was deployed for military operations in Syria.
FORECAST: Stormy evening with big changes forecast this weekend
Here is your forecast for Friday, September 12th, 2025. Showers and storms will continue this evening, wrapping up by midnight. Overnight, clouds clear out as drier air begins to push in. Get ready for big changes this weekend! Dry air will be surging south across the state tonight and tomorrow,...
New boutique hotel plans filed for Fort Myers Beach Times Square lot
The new proposal calls for a six-room boutique hotel with a pool, cabanas and retail space, a significant reduction from previous plans that called for 50 rooms, then 31.
