Fort Myers Beach Fright Night Makes Comeback Oct. 24 After Hurricane Break
After a year's pause due to Hurricane Milton, the spooky fun returns to Bay Oaks Park. The annual Fright Night celebration starts at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24. Each family pays $5 to join the festivities. "Fright Night is one of Bay Oaks' most popular events of the year, bringing...
Things to do: The Landings’ inaugural ‘Witches Ride’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Witches rides have been organized all over the country every October to promote and raise awareness about charitable causes. This year, The Landings community in Fort Myers is holding its inaugural "Witches Ride", and it has chosen to support Premier Mobile Health Services. Premier Mobile...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Fort Myers,...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near fort myers.
SOCIETY: 65 Years of Building Community
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers celebrated 65 years of impact with an anniversary luncheon attended by local and state officials, staff and community partners. The event highlighted the organization’s decades-long commitment to quality housing and stronger neighborhoods, honoring past achievements,...
North Fort Myers small business owners get support after dual cancer diagnosis
Heather and Obie Herrera of Sheas West Pub and Fun were both diagnosed with cancer in the same week, prompting customers and staff to organize fundraising efforts.
Estero Residents Invited to Free Veterans Day Celebration at Community Park on November 8
A free Veterans Day event will be held at Estero Community Park on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Local entertainer Mark Sanders will perform and serve as master of ceremonies. FL Rep. Dist. 79 and U.S. Army veteran Mike Giallombardo will give a speech.
Cape Coral Animal Shelter Plans $8M Expansion to Triple Size and Improve Services
A major growth plan will transform the Cape Coral Animal Shelter with a new 19,000-square-foot building. The $8 million project starts in January 2026. Workers will need about a year to finish the job. Liz McCauley runs the shelter. She spoke to WGCU about turning pets away each day due...
‘We can’t thank them enough’: Ian-damaged homes demolition starts on island
Lee County has started demolition on Hurricane Ian-damaged homes on Matlacha, marking progress in recovery efforts three years after the storm struck the island.
Fort Myers murder suspect found incompetent; sent to mental health facility
A court found that Jancarlos Lizardi Rosado is incompetent to proceed due to a mental illness, but said with "training" he will regain competency to proceed with his murder case.
Woman charged with stealing from Publix
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County deputies arrested a Port Charlotte woman, accusing her of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Publix store.
