Fort Myers FL

NOTE: This piece first appeared on FLGulfNews.com. Appeals officials are repeatedly slapping down the decisions of a Social Security disability judge in Florida, raising alarm about his handling of cases. Judge Ryan Johannes, an administrative law judge in Fort Myers, has seen an unusually large share of his...

The most golden day of the year is coming up at the Lee Health Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium. GoldenFest XV, hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The event draws hundreds of participants, many of them...

Starting December 1, 2025, at 8 a.m., the eastbound right-turn lanes from Pondella Road to southbound S.R. 739 (North Tamiami Trail) in Lee County, Florida, will close. Drivers should use the detour via River Road and Cabana Avenue to reach southbound S.R. 739. Pedestrians should follow posted signs at the...

A new seafood and steak restaurant with two locations in Southwest Florida has opened in Manatee County. Oar & Iron, an upscale casual brand that has restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples, is now serving patrons in Parrish. The new restaurant is within the Creekside Commons plaza, at 8710 U.S....

Several local restaurants and popular chains in Lee County failed to meet state health standards during October 2025 inspections. State records showed that 79 out of 455 establishments did not pass their initial inspection, according to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

Three days before Christmas, Bay Mar Drive resident Carmen Naccarato is scheduled to appear in court to face 3rd degree felony charges. Naccarato is accused of battery on a man over the age of 65. The incident took place on Carolina street next to Naccarato’s Kep Estero strip mall where...

On November 5, 2025, Cape Coral Police responded to a reported theft at a Target store on NE Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, Florida. The suspect, identified as Melissa Ann Chase, was described by witnesses and surveillance footage. She allegedly used a barcode at self-checkout to pay $2.97 for items valued at...

A 3-year-old boy died after he was struck by a car in a Walmart parking lot in Englewood on Tuesday.

During the month of December Lee County Domestic Services is offering free microchipping to help ensure pets are safe and easily identifiable. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, pet owners can receive this no-cost service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointments are necessary. In addition, Animal...

With food, glorious food, on everyone's mind this Thanksgiving week, it seems like good time for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to announce a new dining option at the expanding Fort Myers airport. RSW announced on its Facebook page Tuesday (Nov. 25) that Shula Burger has opened in Concourse B, near...