Fort Myers FL

Three suspects are arrested by Lee County deputies in connection with a kidnapping and robbery case where the victim was tied up and forced into his own car, according to LCSO.

"Making old, new" is the theme as Fishermen’s Village prepares to welcome two fresh dining spots into spaces once home to Harpoon Harry’s and The Captain’s Table in Charlotte County.

As the 2025-2026 school year begins, Lee County School District is celebrating one of the most successful openings in recent memory — marked by fully staffed classrooms, improved transportation, and new policies designed to enhance student learning and well-being. Certified teachers in every classroom. This year,...

City officials in Fort Myers want to end traditional Independence Day fireworks displays after 2026. Their main focus is the well-being of the environment and public health. "America's 250th birthday next year will probably be the last year for fireworks because of the environmental issues," said Mayor Kevin Anderson...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives arrested a Port Charlotte man, charging him with trafficking in amphetamines and other drug-related charges.

PORT CHARLOTTE — It’s been more than a week since Giovanni Pelletier went missing and authorities are still looking into his case.

The original FEMA deadline was set for August 8, but town officials are working on a new "emergency temporary placement permit" resolution that could allow some trailers and RVs to remain.

The Lee County School District filled all 555 bus driver positions and reorganized routes, which changed school start and end times this year.

A best-selling Florida author who created the Doc Ford character in his novels is suing a restaurant management company. Randy Wayne White in early July 2025 sued HM Restaurant Group LLC, claiming it was "repeatedly browbeating" him about reducing his royalties tied to the Doc Ford brand. White sued for breach of...

Nearly a year after two men died from what investigators determined was a gas leak from a combustion pool heater, Michael Dewitt's estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.