Fort Myers FL

New court documents say Michaei Archibald tried to grab an officer's gun as he escaped. The report also says Archibald drove away with one handcuff on his wrist.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 32-year-old Estero driver crashed into the back of a dump truck. The driver of the car died at the hospital.

A joint operation involving the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Southwest Florida INTERCEPT Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a former Naples man on nearly two dozen charges related to the sexual exploitation of animals. Warning: The details below are disturbing. Emmanuel Mireles-Garza, 30, was...

FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) -- For 40 years, Mark Loren has owned his Fort Myers jewelry shop. "We work on a lot of engagement rings, redesigning a lot of pieces for clients who are coming in, necklaces, pendants," Loren said. Of all the jewelry he's worked on in his four...

A coyote leaps to safety after it was stuck on a Fort Myers hotel ledge for hours. One Florida Gulf Coast University professor explains how it might have got there in the first place.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Meet Ringo, a sweet and distinguished 10-year-old Dutch Shepherd mix who is patiently waiting for a new home after being surrendered by his owner on September 9. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is still full and has continued its promotion of waiving adoption fees for...

LEHIGH ACRES, FL — A new ALDI grocery store has opened on Bell Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, bringing much-needed access to affordable groceries for residents and marking a significant retail-development milestone for the region. Store Overview & Community Impact. Prior to this opening, many Lehigh Acres residents were...

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls will debut three fast-casual seafood restaurants across Southwest Florida. The first has a soft opening on Dec. 1 at 6900 Daniels Pkwy. in Fort Myers, followed by a grand opening two days later. A second restaurant will open at 8017 Plaza del Lago Drive in Estero....

A nostalgic social media user recently sparked a lively discussion about the distinct smell that used to waft from the entrance of the now-closed Toys R Us store in Ft Myers. The user reminisced about a strong, sweet scent of cinnamon and pine cones that greeted customers as they walked into the store. The smell,...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around fort myers.