Fort Myers FL

LSI Cos., the Fort Myers commercial real estate firm, has brokered a $6 million sale of five commercial parcels totaling 24 acres in Lee County. The properties are at 307 Parkdale Blvd. and 406 La Perouse Street in Lehigh Acres and at 17928-976 State Road 82. The buyer is a...

Calling all horror fans, movie buffs, and pop culture collectors! Florida Horror-Fest, the premier single-day touring horror convention, is officially making its way to Southwest Florida. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops will transform into the ultimate regional hub f

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A flood advisory was active for southeast Lee County until 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. The advisory included areas along Alico Road east of Interstate 75 southward along Corkscrew Road. Doppler radar-estimated rainfall totals show widespread areas of 2 to 4 inches of rain...

ESTERO, Fla. — Jason went Gulfcoasting at Coconut Point Mall for the grand opening of SWFL Produce, meeting owner Elizabeth Etnoyer and celebrating a big day for this Punta Gorda‑based, family‑run farm co‑op. SWFL Produce isn't a traditional single‑farm CSA — it's a local women‑operated co‑op...

Florida Panther Crossing A 4-year-old male Florida panther has died after being struck by a...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The State Attorney's Office announced on Saturday that a woman who killed a man in Charlotte County and hid his body behind a Lee County church was sentenced to life in prison. According to a news release from the SAO, Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz was involved in...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies across the Gulf Coast have arrested more than 450 drivers for excessive speeding in the first year of Florida's "Super Speeder Law." The law, enacted last year, makes speeding more than 100 miles an hour or 50 over the speed limit an...

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A new era of FGCU men's golf has arrived. Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics announced Tuesday that Lee McCoy, who developed four All-Americans in three years at Columbus State, has been named the fifth head coach for the FGCU men's golf program. FGCU is getting...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A heavy deputy presence was seen by Sanibel Boulevard near San Carlos Park on Tuesday night. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the Lee County Sheriff's Office for information about the incident. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast...

CAPTIVA, Fla. — A man was arrested on Monday after being accused of boating under the influence following a boat crash at the Bayside Marina dock on Captiva. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies responded to reports of a boat crash at around 12:33 p.m. When deputies arrived on the scene,