Lee County clerk cuts $750,000 from budget while maintaining services
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Clerk's office has reduced its budget request to county commissioners by $750,000 without cutting services to residents. Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes and his team have been reviewing their budget line by line, looking for ways to save taxpayer dollars. Watch Fort...
Two people struck by car, thrown into mangroves near Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach Fire Department crews had to cut through dense mangroves to rescue two people hit by a car, the fire chief says. FDOT says the people hit were workers that were testing concrete.
Disabled man, caretaker rescued after flames engulf Captiva home
A disabled man and his caretaker are recovering after bystanders pulled them from a blazing Upper Captiva home, putting them in a pool until rescuers arrived. Crystal McClary, senior finance manager for Upper Captiva Fire Rescue, stated in a news release that Upper Captiva firefighters responded to a home fully...
TAKING ACTION WITH A LAWNMOWER: Fort Myers man transforms overgrown bus stop in Lehigh...
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Fort Myers man has taken action to make a school bus stop safer for children in Lehigh Acres after discovering students were waiting in dangerous conditions. Joshua Shell noticed an overgrown street corner in Lehigh Acres and was surprised to learn it was actually...
The Pepperoni Rolls At This Pizzeria In Florida Are So Good, You’ll Crave Them...
Ever had a pizza so good it made you question all your previous pizza experiences?. That’s what happens at Uncle Rico’s Pizza in Fort Myers, where the pepperoni rolls aren’t just appetizers – they’re life-changing flavor bombs that’ll haunt your dreams in the best possible way.
Florida deputy dives into danger in Cape Coral Bridge rescue
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — **Content Warning: Viewer Discretion is Advised**. In an early morning rescue, a Lee County deputy plunged into the waters to save a person who jumped off the Cape Coral Bridge and was stuck there, treading water. The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) was called...
Allegiant Air Adds New Nonstop Routes, Opening More Vacation Getaways for Southwest Florida Travelers
Allegiant Air Adds New Nonstop Routes, Opening More Vacation Getaways for Southwest Florida Travelers. Southwest Florida residents now have even more options for affordable, direct flights to top vacation spots. Allegiant Air has announced seven new nonstop routes connecting travelers to some of the nation’s most...
3 arrested for picking palmetto berries without permit, Florida deputies say
Three people were arrested for picking palmetto berries Saturday without a permit, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
North Fort Myers man helped fugitive thief hide from authorities, deputies say
A North Fort Myers man accused of helping an escaped convict hide for a week from law enforcement has been arrested. David Sansotta, 47, was arrested on Monday, August 11, after the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a call from the suspect's neighbor who said she saw Sansotta with Jamie Jenks, a fugitive who had...
Best bars in Florida? Why these 2 SWFL bars made the list
Some of the best bars in Florida aren’t what you'd expect. Some are old, popular mainstays while others have emerged after just a few years. Two Southwest Florida bars recently made the list of the top bars in the state, chosen by USA TODAY Network reporters who live in — and yes, drink in — these spots. The 29 best...
