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Lee Health, the Fort Myers health system, plans to leave UnitedHealthcare’s commercial and Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, 2027. UnitedHealthcare members who want to keep seeing Lee Health doctors have until Dec. 7, the last day of Medicare’s fall enrollment period, to move to a plan that still covers them. People on a Medicare […]

Sabal Jewelers celebrated its grand opening on B Street in Babcock Ranch on Nov. 3, 2026. Owner Danielle Cooling welcomed Rotary members, neighboring business owners and residents to the ribbon cutting. Inside, glass display cases and a chandelier set a polished tone for the shop. Sabal Jewelers offers bridal and...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - One person was airlifted from a Charlotte County wilderness area Sunday after their off-road vehicle overturned, Charlotte County Public Safety reported. At about 4:08 p.m. Sunday, the crash was reported in a remote area of the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. The...

The second annual What’s Up FMB Iluminations Parade was held Saturday night. Fort Myers Beach was packed from Estero Boulevard to Bayside Park on Old San Carlos. It was a family-friendly event and a great time was had by all. What’s Up FMB President Dawn Miller told Beach Talk...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A possible meteor shot across the sky late Sunday. It may be connected to one of the twin meteor showers lighting up the night sky. The Taurids meteor shower is split in two. The Southern Taurids peaked last week, and the Northern Taurids peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The Taurids are typically a less active meteor shower, only producing around 5 meteors per hour. However, they are known for their bright fireball appearance, so it may be worth the wait.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee County officials have opened a new clerk of court office in East Lee County, providing residents with convenient access to essential services closer to home. The new office, located inside the East Lee County Government Complex on Homestead Road South, offers most of the...

A red Ford F-250 started doing burnouts in heavy traffic at U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers on Saturday, Oct. 17, right beside about 500 people holding protest signs. A Lee County Sheriff’s Office drone was filming. That’s according to the sheriff’s office arrest report, as described by WINK News. Deputies said the drone footage showed a series of burnouts.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Stunning videos captured Sunday night show a possible meteor streaking across the Gulf Coast sky. According to NASA, the Leonid meteor shower is currently active, though it has not yet reached its peak. NASA said it is possible to spot meteors during this time, as the showers do not produce high hourly counts, but are known for bright, slow-moving fireballs.

As homeownership continues slipping further out of reach for many Americans, a growing number of affordable and workforce housing initiatives are taking shape across Southwest Florida . The trend comes as new national data this month shows potential buyers facing mounting obstacles from rising prices, higher mortgage rates and a shortage of budget-friendly homes. Last week marked the Southwest Florida start of a Naples affordable housing complex, the completion of a Fort Myers one while another

What’s happening: Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres is hosting its Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov 21. Where: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres 33936. When: The yard sale is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily. Cost: Free to attend. Cost: $5 spaces may be purchased by visiting leeparks.org/register or call the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-533-7530. Info: leeparks.org or 239-533-7530 Driving directions: From I-75, take