Fort Myers FL

The weather was perfect for the 2026 Cruiser’s Appreciation Day Sunday sponsored by the Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee. The event is held every year at Bayside Park. Mooring Field residents are offered a free meal and a chance to share their stories about why they love anchoring off Fort Myers Beach.

Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Bonita Short Film Fest; Stars on Ice and Movies in Paradise. Mark Sanders & Phil Hinton: ‘Broadway in Bloom’. “Broadway in Bloom” is a dazzling concert celebration of timeless Broadway hits, starring the charismatic vocalist Mark Sanders and acclaimed pianist Phil Hinton. This performance brings new life to beloved musical theatre classics with rich vocals and masterful...

Thousands of Florida children with severe behavioral and physical disabilities are either stuck on state waitlists or fail to meet qualification criteria for in-home care. Caregivers managing these complex needs report immense physical, medical and financial strain to keep their children out of state institutions. As of early 2026, more...

FLORIDA — Authorities in Southwest Florida are searching for a woman wanted in connection with a probation violation stemming from prior drug and DUI charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, 45-year-old Danielle Belinda Kelsor is currently wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the warrant is related to a violation of probation […] The post Police searching for wanted drug suspect...

Decorated Vietnam veteran and former Vice Mayor of Fort Myers Beach Joe Kozinski was honored at the Fort Myers Beach Library Saturday with the Quilt of Valor. In addition to fighting for his country in Vietnam, as a structural engineer, Joe played a vital role in saving lives at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

SANIBEL, Fla. — The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel is nursing two birds back to health that sustained serious head trauma from a window strike. According to CROW, six Chuck-will's-widows were brought into the clinic after striking windows at Pink Shell Beach Resort. Chuck-will's-widows are nocturnal...

The A90-generation Toyota Supra is a delightful sports car, one that like many of its ilk is capable of rapid acceleration and sharp handling. What it's not capable of is granting immunity to traffic laws, something a Florida woman recently found out the hard way. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, officers pulled over a Supra they clocked at 123 miles per...

Punta Gorda has scheduled two workshops this week, and there likely is nothing more important to the city’s future than the topics they will address.

Lee County is seeing steady hiring in community and social service roles this month. If you enjoy helping others and want to make a difference locally, these openings are worth a look.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — 7:45 a.m. A water main break has shut down all lanes on Southeast 27th Street at Southeast Santa Barbara Place in Cape Coral. A crash on southbound I-75 is causing delays for miles near the Colonial Boulevard exit. Interactive Traffic Map. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News...