Faulty headlights led to arrest, detention of shark attack ‘hero,’ report says
A traffic stop on an SUV driving without headlights led to the arrest of a man who helped save a 9-year-old girl from a shark attack . He's now held on a federal immigration detainer. Luis Omar Alvarez, 31, of Fort Myers, faces one count of driving without a valid driver's license. He has been in Immigration and...
Code Violations Plague North Fort Myers Shell Factory as Property Crumbles
Lee County officials have set a Monday code enforcement hearing for the Shell Factory, citing its crumbling roof and broken signs. The site faces mounting fines unless fixed. "I think somebody needs to go in and reevaluate the situation and realize that there are still people who live near the Shell Factory, and they...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Feast At This Unassuming German Restaurant
You know that feeling when you’re craving something so specific that nothing else will do?. That’s what happens when the thought of authentic German cuisine enters your mind in sunny Fort Myers, Florida – and Heidi’s German Restaurant is the answer to that very particular hunger.
The Best Tuna Steak In The Southeast Is Hiding Inside This Little-Known Restaurant In...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary discoveries happen when you least expect them, tucked away in places most GPS systems struggle to locate. That’s exactly the magic waiting at Temptation Restaurant, nestled in the charming coastal enclave of Boca Grande, Florida. While the Sunshine State boasts countless...
Stunning lakefront estate with Gulf access
If your dream is to relax in the sun with a waterfront view, this stunning home could be yours! Welcome to Harborage…an exclusive, gated Gulf access community in Fort Myers, where luxury living meets uninterrupted views. Oversized .39+ acre lot. As you enter the front doors, you will immediately be drawn to the water...
Cape Coral police arrest two teens after vehicle burglary and chase
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Two teenagers were arrested following a vehicle burglary and subsequent chase in Cape Coral late Friday night, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary in progress near NE 20th Street. A citizen reported seeing two males checking door...
State provides over $1.2 million for Fort Myers Beach infrastructure
The funding will support three projects: repairs to the South End water tower, improved drainage in the downtown area, and street repairs throughout the community.
Collier County deputy hurt in crash while trying to stop driver, FHP says
A Collier County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured in a crash Tuesday night while attempting to stop a fleeing driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man arrested for kidnapping victim during PlayStation sale, LCSO says
A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after tying up a victim during what was supposed to be a PlayStation 5 sale, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Python removed from pool deck by Florida deputy
Body camera video from the Lee County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy picking up a python found on a family's pool deck in Lehigh Acres on July 5.
