North Fort Myers woman, 66, killed after authorities she rode her bicycle into traffic
A 66-year-old North Fort Myers woman died over the weekend after a pickup struck her as she crossed the travel lanes of Pine Island Road. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 near Pacific Avenue, in North Fort Myers, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. Troopers said the pickup, driven by a...
Beloved Cape Coral teacher remembered as courageous and kind after fatal crash
Alexandra Ashby, a science teacher at Ida S. Baker High School, died in a Cape Coral car crash Friday. Fox 4's Bella Line sat down with her husband to talk about the legacy she leaves behind.
122 missing, endangered Florida children rescued in task force operation
A task force comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement groups located and recovered 122 missing and endangered Florida children, the US Marshals announced Monday.
Federal report: Deadly Punta Gorda trench collapse ‘could’ve been prevented’
OSHA says two construction workers' deaths in Punta Gorda trench collapse could have been prevented with proper safety systems and training.
Duo sentenced to prison after violent Lehigh Acre home invasion, robbery
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A duo who robbed a Lehigh Acres home in 2024 has each been sentenced to 10 years in prison. In September of last year, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a home invasion. When they reached the home, deputies learned that the two suspects, Nicholas George and...
Eagle Eats: Chicken Salad Chick
There’s something charmingly nostalgic about walking into Chicken Salad Chick in Estero, Florida. The pastel green walls, the dainty red flowers collected by the registers and the logo bring back memories of a simpler time. Coming from someone who is not a Florida native, I’ve never seen one of...
122 missing children found in two-week operation, AG Uthmeier says
TAMPA — State leaders, including Attorney General James Uthmeier, said Monday that more than 120 children were recovered or located during “Operation Home for the Holidays.”. There were six felony arrests made. "If you want to prey upon them, if you want to groom them, if you abuse...
Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.
Win-win: Tradeoff in downtown Punta Gorda
A win-win for two beloved restaurant families proves bittersweet for customers.
How low will they go? Here’s how much Fort Myers, FL rent prices have...
Renters in Fort Myers saw apartment listing prices decrease 9% from last year's median of $2,195, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,000 in October. Median listing prices in Fort Myers are trending essentially the same as last month's $2,001...
