Fort Myers FL

The county’s namesake, Barron Gift Collier , was an advertising entrepreneur who became the largest private landowner and developer in Florida, as well as the owner of a chain of hotels, bus lines, several banks, newspapers, a telephone company and a steamship line. Barron Collier Companies remains alive and well in...

The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest raised a whopping $3 million. It kicked off Feb. 27 and culminated with a Grand Tasting event Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc.'s “Your Passport Awaits: Destination Hope” was the...

If you take stock in these sorts of predictions, the weather folks are calling for a well needed warm-up over the next several days and possibly some really needed sprinkles. Both Saturday and Sunday start with negative tides (-0.6 Saturday morning at Pineland) and chilly water with a high tide at 2 p.m.

Among U.S. metro areas with populations of 200,000 or more, Trenton recorded the nation’s worst foreclosure rate in January 2026, with one filing for every 1,087 housing units, according to ATTOM, a leading U.S. property data platform and analytics provider. Nationwide, there were a total of 40,534 U.S. properties...

Florida Highway Patrol officer Michael Diego had high expectations for his career, with co-workers thinking he'd eventually lead their way. Hundreds of family members, friends and law enforcement officers gathered in Naples on Feb. 28 his funeral services instead. Diego, 28, died after suffering a medical emergency...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued this week from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation, officials said. Drone pilots provided the rescuers with an aerial view, guiding their boat toward the manatees on Wednesday, then buzzing...

PUNTA GORDA — Ambitrans is upping its pay for licensed paramedics.

PUNTA GORDA — At 28, Victor Balseca says all he needed was a second chance to prove he would create a unique kava experience for customers.

Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 4320 Del Prado Blvd. S. in Cape Coral. The March 2-8 celebration features a full week of specials, including a Giveback Day supporting the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida...

FORT MYERS, FL - Point Ybel Brewing Co is preparing to open its second location at 2180 W First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, with owner Jordan Weisberg targeting an opening within the next month, pending final city approvals. Weisberg told Business Debut the downtown expansion comes after years of requests from...