Fort Myers FL

Lee County, FL – A water main break has forced the closure of Orange River Boulevard at State Road 80 in Lee County, prompting major traffic delays Tuesday morning. Both northbound and southbound lanes are being rerouted to the southbound side to maintain limited flow, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

PUNTA GORDA — While the investigations into a fatal officer-involved shooting are not yet complete, Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell released details Wednesday about what happened, including video taken from the deputy's body camera.

The Lee County School District has cut down on late bus arrivals by half through schedule changes, but 2,500 students still arrive late to school daily.

In an effort to provide relief to those struggling with the high cost of home energy, the Charlotte County Human Services Department has begun to accept applications for utility assistance. The funding, which is aimed at helping low-income households, comes from a $471,182 grant awarded by the Florida Department of...

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Albert “Shane” Sibert, 54, of North Fort Myers, following a wide-ranging investigation that uncovered financial crimes, illegal surveillance, and personal misconduct. Sibert faces multiple felony charges, including a scheme to...

When Jenny, a 9-year-old Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was rescued from a breeding facility, she had no idea what a real home felt like. Now, this sweet 15-pound girl with a gorgeous chestnut and white coat is cared for by Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue in Cape Coral, FL, and she's ready to find a family who...

FORT MYERS — Broadway Palm director/choreographer Amy Marie McCleary has brought the Broadway musical “Pretty Woman,” based on the film of the same name, to Southwest Florida with all the style of the film combined with the live action of the Broadway show.

Cameron Ashley Building Products has opened its newest distribution center in Fort Myers, FL, strengthening its ability to serve contractors throughout the Gulf Coast. The facility will stock fiberglass insulation, mineral wool, spray foam, rigid board, sheathing, and related accessories, giving customers faster...

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary of serving Charlotte County and surrounding communities, marking five decades of compassionate care, innovation and dedication to improving the health and well-being of its neighbors. Since opening its doors in 1975, Fawcett Hospital has grown...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Court TV/Scripps News Fort Myers) — A Florida man is facing life in prison if convicted of a mass shooting at a nightclub. Demetrius O’Neal is one of five suspects charged in the killing of two teenagers and injuring 14 people in a July 2016 shooting at Club Blu. O’Neal, along with Derrick Church,...