My son’s Fort Myers crash revealed a Florida insurance gap | Opinion
On December 13, 2025, my 26-year-old son Trevor Crawford was riding his e-bike in the bike lane along a road in Fort Myers when a driver traveling in the opposite direction failed to yield while turning left across his path, causing a devastating crash. In seconds, a normal day turned into a life-altering event....
Man accused of stealing almost $3K in fuel from 7-Eleven gas stations across Lehigh...
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A man is accused of stealing fuel and tampering with the fuel pumps of 7-Eleven gas stations across Lehigh Acres, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said. According to an arrest report, officers with the FDCAS received a tip from a corporate investigator...
📅 Sanibel Transportation Master Plan Workshop March 26
The City of Sanibel is hosting a Transportation Master Plan Public Workshop on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way). A presentation will begin at 6:30 PM. You can also join online through the City of Sanibel’s Facebook page.
📅 Sanibel Planning Commission to review zoning and housing code updates March 24
The Sanibel Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM in MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. The agenda includes several proposed updates to the city’s Land Development Code, such as:
Fertilizer is thought to have killed dozens of fish in a Florida town. Now...
An “unusual number” of fish were found dead in a town on Florida’s Estero Island this month, and officials believe fertilizer runoff is likely to blame. Fort Myers Beach resident Stephen Clark told The Independent he first noticed a “bad smell” on March 12, while boating out of Buccaneer Lagoon, a small waterway in...
Fact Check: Rumor that Florida man was kidnapped by dolphins is all wet
You should question this rumor even if you don't question Gerald.
Car found in canal in southwest Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A car was found in a canal Saturday morning at the 4500 block of Southwest 5th Avenue, the Cape Coral Fire Department said. According to CCFD, a morning passerby reported the car to firefighters. Divers checked the car and found no victims. CCFD says that...
🏗️ Multiple Architecture & Engineering Jobs in Lee County, FL ($115K+ Top Role)
Lee County’s engineering scene is buzzing with opportunities—from entry-level survey work to senior project management. If you’re ready to build, design, or lead, these local openings are worth a look.
🚓 Sanibel Police Report: No Arrests, 1,509 Calls Logged (Mar 13–19)
The Sanibel Police Department reported no arrests or thefts for March 13–19, 2026. Officers handled 1,509 calls, including 43 emergency 911 calls, 4 traffic crashes, and 73 traffic stops (6 citations, 68 warnings). Police also completed 950 area checks and 1,707 ranger contacts across parks and shared-use paths.
📅 Fort Myers Board to Review Outdoor Storage Request March 25
The Fort Myers Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2200 Second Street. The board will consider a conditional use request from Intex Homes Properties LLC to allow general outdoor storage on a 1.21-acre property at 3517 Canal Street (Ward 2).
