Retired Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 needs financial help with ‘severe’ medical issue
PORT CHARLOTTE — Apollo, a retired Charlotte County Sheriff's Office K9, is fighting for his life.
Kona Ice Truck Brings Shaved Ice Fun to Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – Kona Ice N. Fort Myers is now rolling through the streets of Lee County, bringing colorful shaved ice and smoothies to local events and neighborhoods. The mobile franchise, owned by Michael and Tricia Gatewood, officially began serving customers in late August. The mobile truck is serving the N. Fort...
VIDEO: Lee County deputies arrest suspect after dangerous street takeover
Deputies said they responded to reports of multiple riders performing donuts, burnouts, and driving into oncoming traffic at Homestead and Alabama Road.
The Enormous Swap Meet In Florida That Locals Say Is Better Than Black Friday
The parking lot at Fleamasters Fleamarket in Fort Myers tells you everything you need to know – pickup trucks with their tailgates down, SUVs with seats folded flat, and at least three people trying to tetris a couch into a Honda Civic. This isn’t your typical weekend market where...
Fort Myers car dealership properties sell for $33.7 million
The Galeana Automotive Group has sold three of its dealerships, two of them in Fort Myers, as part of deal that saw it exit the Florida and South Carolina markets. The two local dealerships are Galeana Kia of Fort Myers and Galeana Chrysler-Dodge-Ram-Fiat of Fort Myers. The buyer is the Orlando-based Bill Nero...
New OBGYN residency program aims to bring physicians to Southwest Florida
Lee Health has launched a new OBGYN residency at Cape Coral Hospital to train women's doctors and address expected physician shortage.
Fort Myers Police Roll Out New ‘Skim Scan’ Tool To Fight ATM and Gas...
Fort Myers law enforcement now wields a "Skim Scan" detector to catch hidden theft devices at payment points across the city. This new technology identifies the skimming equipment that steals card data from unsuspecting customers. Detective David Dietz put the scanner through its paces at local stations. "With the...
Fort Myers cafe owner adapts as Florida minimum wage hits $14
Florida's minimum wage jumps to $14 on Sept. 30, with tipped wages at $10.98. A Fort Myers Business adapts with technology and competitive pay strategies.
The Blue Angels Will Perform At The Florida International Air Show
The Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida for the Florida International Air Show. The Blue Angels highlight a thrilling array of performers in the skies over Punta Gorda, November 1 & 2. Punta Gorda, Florida, October 19, 2025 – After taking a year off in 2024 due to hurricanes,...
Green Cup Cafe set to reopen in Fort Myers, three years after Hurricane Ian
The downtown cafe has scheduled a grand opening next week, three years after it was forced to close due to damage from Hurricane Ian.
