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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after taking a plea deal for killing his brother outside a Lee County restaurant. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Steve Iglesia Jr. accepted a plea deal for 25 years on the counts of second-degree murder and domestic violence battery.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Artificial turf can reach extremely high temperatures, far exceeding natural grass and even metal playground equipment, according to recent measurements. Ivan Holguin and his daughter Audrey often visit parks in Fort Myers, where they enjoy spending time outdoors. Now, Holguin has noticed artificial

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lee County deputy spotted two drivers reportedly racing along Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres on Saturday. It was cut short when the deputy stopped both vehicles at the intersection of Lee Boulevard and Sunshine Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. According to the arrest report, both...

The teenage girls who survived the shooting and robbery that killed their best friend said that they became victims of bullying because of the murder. Three girls, all just 15 years old, were walking from a movie theater in Cape Coral to a nearby McDonald’s on the night of March 17, 2024 , when suddenly a car pulled up

(PRESS RELEASE) ORLANDO, FL — Petland has named Petland Fort Myers its 2026 Store of the Year, recognizing the Florida franchise for exceptional business performance, operational excellence, customer service, and community commitment. The award was presented during Petland’s annual Awards Banquet held in conjunction wi

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — On the Gulf Coast, people are noticing more of a certain type of camera alongside the road. They are usually mounted on poles – often with a small solar panel on top. The cameras are automated license plate readers, or ALPRs. Most are made...

Have you ever wondered what happens inside the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce on a typical day? The answer is simple; there really isn’t a “typical” day! While many people know us for ribbon cuttings, networking events, community events, and celebrations, that’s only part of the story.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Times Square intersection at Estero Boulevard and Old San Carlos Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, where traffic and pedestrian signals have been out of service for over three years due to Hurricane Ian, is set to operate again this September. Local residents and visitors...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Grab the umbrella Monday morning as off-and-on-again downpours filter through the region. Coastal communities will be most likely to get caught up in the occasional downpour. Your Gulf Coast Most Accurate Forecast says that despite the rain, highs will still reach the low 90s today....

FORT MYERS, Fla. — While Tropical Depression Two poses no direct threat to Southwest Florida, there will be an increased threat of rip currents as the system remains nearly stationary in the northern Gulf. The greatest threat for rip currents will be Monday through Tuesday evening in Lee and Charlotte counties.