Comedy club keeps ’em laughing at new location, same hilarious comics
After two years of making people laugh, Venturino’s Comedy Club is celebrating its big anniversary with a big step forward: An all-new location in Estero. The club moves from Estero’s Embassy Suites to its new home at J. Vito’s Supper Club and Lounge for its second-anniversary show Monday, Jan. 12. And they’ll be...
‘This is ridiculous’: Fort Myers Beach pushes county about traffic chaos
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports the backups the town says broken traffic lights are causing, and how the town is pushing for a fix
Southwest Florida Concert Guide: Major Acts and Events Through May 2026
With many big name concerts and specialty events planned in both Fort Myers and Naples through to May 2026, this area of South West Florida is about to become a hub for live music and an area of increasing popularity within Florida's West Coast as we move into 2026 when the amount of touring artists and themed...
Tide of collaboration powers the City of Fort Myers’ downtown scene
Over the past four decades, I’ve had a front-row seat to the City of Fort Myers’ downtown transformation, first as a young police officer and now as mayor helping to guide its continued progress. Watching downtown evolve from an area that once emptied after hours into the vibrant heart of our city has been one of the...
One year later, Fort Myers victims see movement in Bourbon Street case
One year after a rented truck plowed through New Year’s Eve crowds on Bourbon Street, attorneys representing victims, including two young women from Fort Myers , say the civil case seeking accountability is now moving forward in court. Law firms Romanucci & Blandin and Maples & Connick announced Monday, Dec. 29 that...
Fort Myers’ Clemente Park Reopens With Southwest Florida’s Tallest Slide and New Amphitheater
Fort Myers' Roberto Clemente Park has officially reopened for the first time since 2011, welcoming residents back with new amenities, including an amphitheater and a modern playground featuring the tallest slide in Southwest Florida. The park, located at 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, returned with a...
Fort Myers Police charge man with having $33k worth of fraudulent checks
Police pulled Jose Gregorio Romero Carvajal over in downtown Fort Myers. Officers said fraudulent checks were thrown out the window and more were found inside the car.
Bob Evans restaurant in Lee County, Florida, cited for 5 violations during routine health...
Bob Evans Restaurant at 8940 Colonial Center Drive received a warning from state health inspectors following a routine inspection that documented five violations, including two high-priority issues related to food temperature control and cracked eggs.
Cops: Man on moving crew accused of stealing $100K in jewelry from client
PORT CHARLOTTE — A man hired as a mover is facing a felony theft charge, accused of stealing jewelry from a client he was helping move into a Port Charlotte home.
Sheriff’s Office asks for help ID’ing person checking doors in Deep Creek
Deputies said on Monday, people were ringing doorbells and turning doorknobs in the Deep Creek area. They do not believe the people involved got into any homes.

















