Valerie’s House fundraiser brings in $641,000
Supporters of Valerie’s House raised $641,000 for the grief and counseling nonprofit organization for children at a recent fundraiser. The second annual “Sunset Soirée” was held Nov. 20 at the Family is Forever home at 3551 Valerie’s House Way in Fort Myers. The money will be used to continue Valerie’s House...
Lee County Sheriff’s Office increases patrols in Jewish communities
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office has announced it has increased patrols and visibility in and around Jewish communities. The increased patrols come as a precaution following a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia and more local incidents, including an incident of arson at the...
Six injured in three-vehicle crash on Daniels Parkway near I-75
Six people injured in three-vehicle crash on Daniels Parkway near I-75 Sunday afternoon. Two required extrication, three hospitalized.
Sweet Tomatoes is coming to Fort Myers. Here’s what to know
Oh, the memories. There was so much to love about Sweet Tomatoes — from the enormous salad bar and bowl after bowl of homemade soups to the pasta, breads and the always-save-room-for self-serve ice cream station. We remember gleefully heaping our plates to capacity and eating as much as we possibly could at the...
Best derelict boat story of 2025 was the removal of ‘Batchelor Pad’
RIP, Batchelor Pad. Batchelor Pad was the giant yacht that ended up impaled on a dock post in front of a Fort Myers Beach restaurant (formerly Bonita Bill's) during historic Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022. As the days, weeks, months and years went by after the storm, and the boat remained frozen in time, it became a...
Buc-ee’s Expansion in Florida: New Locations Across the State
Florida’s love affair with Buc-ee’s — the Texas-based travel center known for massive convenience stores, brisket sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, and spotless restrooms — is entering a new phase. The company continues to expand across the state with multiple planned travel centers in addition to its two existing stores.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office remembers sergeant killed in line of duty 1 year ago
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is honoring Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago. Shortly before 3 p.m. in 2024, Diaz pulled over a white pickup truck for a traffic stop at a Chevron gas station on Tamiami Trail across from Sunseeker Resort.
320-Unit The Winslow Reaches Completion at 13370 Magnolia Oak Circle in North Fort Myers
The Winslow, a 320-unit garden-style multifamily community developed by Mast Capital in partnership with BLG Capital Advisors, has completed construction at 13370 Magnolia Oak Circle in North Fort Myers, Florida. The newly delivered rental development consists of a collection of three- and four-story residential...
COLUMN: Creating pathways for every person to thrive
Every week, I meet people in Charlotte County who remind me why our work matters so deeply. A mom working two jobs who’s still one car repair away from crisis. A senior who simply wants to stay connected and independent. A young parent trying to build a stable future for their family. Their stories—our community’s...
Low rain chances early before a cold front moves through late
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There's a small chance for rain as we move through the next few hours, but it's looking more and more likely that coverage will remain slim. An isolated shower or two is possible through the afternoon, then we dry up and cool off as a cold front moves through.
