Fort Myers FL

A single stop on a Florida school bus’s route recently netted more than $3,000 in citations from more than a dozen drivers who illegally passed while its lights were flashing, authorities said. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday shared a video that showed 16 vehicles illegally passing a stopped school bus on...

Lee County Mosquito Control tracked a spike in mosquito-borne illnesses this year. Travelers returned to Southwest Florida carrying dengue fever and chikungunya after trips abroad. The county logged 16 dengue cases and 11 Chikungunya cases in 2025. Statewide, Florida documented 409 dengue fever cases and 206...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man in Fort Myers was arrested after being accused of vandalizing a place of worship. Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department say that on Dec. 8, Hunter Zachary Thompson, 24, bent a flagpole at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, costing it over $5,000 in damage.

"It’s kinda pretty." Residents alarmed as bizarre 'snow' emerges from ground: 'It's all over our yard' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Bikes, scooters, golf carts and other modes of transportation will be decked out in Christmas lights for the annual bike parade on Fort Myers Beach. The event begins at Bayside Park at 4PM Saturday with a live performance by Evan Jones. Please bring an unwrapped toy for local food pantries...

Kim and Dapper Davidson are the owners of the house on Estero Boulevard that fell off its pilings during Hurricane Milton in 2024. The home was being built after the original Davidson home was destroyed by Ian. The builder was Joe Orlandini and the Davidson’s have filed a lawsuit against Orlandini for breach of...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two women were arrested in Fort Myers on Sunday after being accused of stealing a car, leading to a DUI chase with police. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding a stolen vehicle around 5:43 p.m. The victim told...

Do you know these guys? Cape Coral Police say they stole a debit card and cash and went on a shopping spree at Ulta and Kohls.

Living in Fort Myers, Florida, comes with its own set of unique challenges and lifestyle considerations, especially when it comes to choosing a car. The region is known for its hot and humid climate, winding roads near the coast, and a mix of city traffic and suburban streets. Residents often seek vehicles that can...

Law enforcement arrested a Fort Myers man on a warrant accused of enticing children with drugs, and found multiple drugs, Florida Highway Patrol reports. According to troopers, they and Collier County Sheriff's deputies responded to a request to look for a 2020 Toyota Tundra about 3:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. The truck...