Lee County School Board to vote on charter transition for teen parent program
It's for new and expecting parents to continue their education and have access to resources like childcare and transportation. But, the transition to a charter school is concerning some parents.
Fort Myers pilot wins to $2 million MrBeast Youtube show
Jabari Brown, a pilot from Fort Myers, won over $2 million on MrBeast's YouTube show after 36-hour competition against 99 pilots worldwide.
Keep Charlotte Beautiful Florida hosts ‘Tire Take-Back’ event for residents to remove unwanted tires
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Keep Charlotte Beautiful Florida announced it is hosting a free "Tire Take-Back" event later this month. The event is scheduled for Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Charlotte County Administration parking lot. This is located along Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte.
Southwest Florida Reading Festival Returns March 7 With Free Books, Author Lineup
The 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival happens March 7 at the Fort Myers Regional Library. More than two dozen authors will participate in the free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor gathering at 2450 First St. draws thousands of readers each year. Attendees will...
Florida teen arrested after deputies say he used a Molotov cocktail to set a...
Kennedy Mason of Gulf Coast News reported on a Lehigh Acres house fire that deputies say was not an accident, not careless cooking, and not a random blaze, but a deliberate attempt to harm a family while they slept.
Fort Myers City Council Approves 2026 Public Safety Grants to Fight Gun Violence and...
Fort Myers police just secured a fresh round of funding for 2026, and it’s a big step up for safety across the city. They’re going after gun violence and drug trafficking, upping their game on the roads, and putting more focus on officer training, especially in crisis response and de-escalation. All this comes thanks...
Cape Coral Drops Speed Limit on Old Burnt Store Road Following Safety Studies
Cape Coral changed the speed limit on Old Burnt Store Road. The corridor between Kismet Parkway West and Caloosa Parkway dropped from 45 mph to 40 mph this week. Traffic field investigations in April 2025 sparked the decision. Crews analyzed operational conditions and examined safety risks for drivers, bike riders,...
Two rescued from sinking car after crash into I-75 retention pond in Fort Myers
Two people were rescued from a sinking vehicle after crashing into a retention pond at I-75 Exit 136 in Fort Myers Thursday evening.
Cops: Man took pistol away from another, beat him with it
PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man is facing a felony assault charge, accused of taking a pistol away from another man and hitting him in the head with it.
Caring Senior Service opens new location in Fort Myers, Florida
January 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT MYERS, Fla. – Caring Senior Service announced today it has opened a new Florida location in Fort Myers. Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers is owned by Hexad Alliance LLC, a six-member team that includes registered nurses and IT specialists with more than 20 years of...
