Murdock Village all sold off
PORT CHARLOTTE — It was 1997 when the Charlotte County Commission put the wheels in motion to do a “good thing” — buy up land to, among other goals, create a downtown.
Base of The Bridge Landscaping To Start…
The final piece of the new loop at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge is the landscaping in front of Margaritaville. This is a State Department of Transportation project. Here’s when they say the beautification will begin…. A bit of history about that land. Margaritaville donated a portion...
Town of Fort Myers Beach provides update on Estero Blvd repairs
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Town of Fort Myers Beach provided updates on repairs taking place along Estero Boulevard and what visitors can expect in the coming weeks. Traffic is expected to be impacted along Estero Boulevard beginning May 7 and continuing through May 30 between Donora Boulevard and Voorhis Street. The impacts are in addition to the continued work on the Hurricane Repairs...
Caught on camera: Cyclists break rules on multiple downtown Fort Myers sidewalks
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Cyclists riding on sidewalks in downtown Fort Myers, where it is prohibited, have raised safety concerns for pedestrians, residents, and city officials. Signs in the area clearly mark zones where cycling on sidewalks is banned, but not everyone is following the rules. Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson said, "We rely on people to comply, and unfortunately, they don't."
FHP: Woman sold a half-pound of meth
PUNTA GORDA — An Arcadia woman is facing multiple felony charges, including two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
SOCIETY: Onda Housing Group groundbreaking ceremony for Wave at Colonial
On April 30, 2026, Onda Housing Group broke ground on Wave at Colonial, marking a significant milestone in expanding affordable housing options in Lee County. The new development will bring 358 rental units to the area, all designated for residents earning up to 60% of the area median income. The project is the result of a public-private partnership between Onda Housing Group, Lee...
‘I thought it was a prank’: Teens describe attempted robbery turned deadly
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Court TV) — Emotions ran high in a Florida courtroom on Thursday morning as two teenagers testified to witnessing a deadly shooting that killed their friend. Thomas Stein, 18, is standing trial on a charge of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller on ... Read more »
Metal sign in middle of the road leads to arrest of Fort Myers woman...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman was arrested after troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol say she hit a road sign while drunk. According to FHP, troopers noticed a metal street sign on the road on College Parkway near the Winkler Road intersection at 1 a.m. Thursday morning. Troopers...
Why These 3 Small Towns Are the Best Places to Start a Business in...
St. George, Utah St. George stands out as the top small city for launching a business this year, thanks to its explosive growth in small businesses, up nearly 42 percent from 2017 to 2023. Startups pop up here at one of the highest rates per capita in the country, showing entrepreneurs flock to this spot ... Read more The post Why These 3 Small Towns...
Peterson Farms juice plant to close in June, 135 employees set to lose jobs...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Peterson Farms plant in Lee County will close on June 27, putting 135 employees out of work. According to a letter from the Peterson Farms Family of Companies, a permanent plant shutdown is expected to take place at the plant located at 9910 Bavaria Road. The entire workforce of the facility, which is 135 employees, will be affected.
