Electric bike users must follow road rules
PORT CHARLOTTE — Some electric bikes don’t meet the definition of a bicycle allowed to travel on sidewalks — and that’s causing issues for riders and law enforcement.
Florida Couple Taken Into Custody After Committing Armed Robberies In Counties Along I-75
A Florida couple was arrested after committing armed robberies in counties along I-75. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging 21-year-old Taleah Williams, of North Fort Myers, and 21-year-old Javion Ward, of Fort Myers, with Hobbs Act robbery. If convicted, each...
Big Traffic Changes Coming to Daniels Parkway as New Lane Work Kicks Off Oct....
Beginning Oct. 1, work crews will add lanes between Danport Boulevard and Powers Court/Apaloosa Lane, implementing a traffic shift to the outer lanes. The construction teams need space to build new inner lanes. Speed limits have been lowered to 35 mph, and bike paths have been blocked. Cyclists must find other routes...
Cape Coral housing committee considers allowing backyard apartments to address affordable housing concerns
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet Thursday to discuss allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), small apartments that homeowners could build on their property to help address the city's housing concerns. See what the potential requirements could be to build an ADU in Cape...
Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes 109 slot machines in Fort Myers
The Gaming Commission said it executed search warrants at Spin City Arcade on Reflection Parkway and Gold Rush on Cypress Lake Drive taking 109 illegal slot machines and $94,493 in cash.
Lee County Offers Dog Adoption Fees of $25 During PUPkin Special
This October, Lee County Domestic Animal Services has cut the cost to adopt adult dogs to $25. The PUPkin Special marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with this reduced rate. Each adoption includes $600 worth of services. Dogs go home fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. The package also includes a county license and a...
Lee County Board Puts Off Vote on New Burning Rules That Could Mean $1,500...
County officials delayed their decision on strict burning laws until their Oct. 23 meeting. The proposed rules would include steep fines of up to $1,500 for those who break them. At Thursday's meeting, board members stepped back to review recent changes. "We're just trying to get this right," said Chairman...
Locals invited to McCollum Hall listening session, Tuesday night
After decades of stalled plans and broken promises, community leaders in Fort Myers tell Fox 4 they are taking on the historic McCollum Hall restoration project themselves.
Florida golf course where rare crocodiles were recently spotted sold as part of $5.6M...
With the third anniversary of Hurricane Ian this past weekend, a golf club sale in Southwest Florida shows that the area is still rocking in a big way. The previously Ian-bashed Sanibel compound was part of a $5.6 million purchase this past week by an LLC tied to XUDE Hospitality, a South Florida-based golf course...
Accessory dwelling units to be discussed as possible housing incentive
Accessory dwelling units are among the incentive recommendations from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, which will meet Thursday. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is required to meet annually provide recommendations for incentives. There are eight incentive strategies adopted through the 2024 Local...
