CCSO’s K-9 Apollo dies of ailments
PUNTA GORDA — The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that retired police K9 Apollo has died.
Lee Health Invites Community to ‘Shape the Future’ of Southwest Florida Healthcare
$50 million campaign supports new Lee Health Fort Myers campus. Oct. 8, 2025 — Lee Health invites community members, donors, and local organizations to join in shaping the future of healthcare in Southwest Florida through an investment in Lee Health Fort Myers. Scheduled to open in 2028, the new campus represents an...
Sun Country suspends winter flights direct from Duluth to Fort Myers
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Sun Country won’t be offering its seasonal flights south from Duluth this winter. The budget airline announced Wednesday the service won’t be returning after years of offering travelers a quick getaway option to a warmer climate. Duluth Airport Authority Executive Director Tom...
Cape Coral KidsFest Brings in 5,000 People at Cultural Park Location
The latest Cape Coral KidsFest drew thousands to its new location at Cultural Park, due to construction at Jaycee Park. Families streamed in for the 29th yearly celebration. Free shows, games, and treats waited for kids at 80 different stands. "Just a wonderful way to celebrate all the things and...
The 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship Returns to Fort Myers Beach
Get ready to sink your toes in the sand! From November 20–24, 2025, Fort Myers Beach will come alive for the 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship. A beloved tradition that’s been bringing art and magic to the shoreline for more than three decades. This year is shaping...
Lee County, FL – Traffic Alert: Water Main Break Closes SR 80 at Orange...
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.
Details in shooting death released
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.
Lee County Schools cut late bus arrivals in half with schedule changes
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.
Charlotte County Offers Utility Assistance to Low-Income Households with $471K Florida Department Grant
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...
FDLE Arrests Former Estero Fire Battalion Chief in Massive Fraud and Voyeurism Case
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...
