Fort Myers FL

School choice advocate Erika Donalds called the publicly funded schools a "national model" and defended millions paid to vendors she was tied to.

Street racing on Del Prado Boulevard, with cars exceeding 90 mph, has been linked to a deadly January crash, according to the Cape Coral Police Department.

Lee County Domestic Animal Services today announced the roll out of the Find My Pet Portal: Community Working Together to Bring Pets Home. The portal is another community engagement tool for residents to “self-help” with stray animals. The portal was launched during a presentation to the Lee Board...

A second man learned his fate in a deadly shooting that involved the purchase of drugs more than two years ago. Lee Circuit Judge Bruce Kyle on Dec. 1 sentenced Dayrian Howard, 21, of Lehigh Acres, to more than 21 years in prison for the 2023 shooting death of Damari Ali, 21. Howard on Nov. 14 pleaded no contest to...

"Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose loss has devastated our family," Thompson's daughter-in-law wrote on a GoFundMe page.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program serves 10,000 Southwest Florida children, connecting community donors with families needing Christmas gifts.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The School District of Lee County announced the names of its newest elementary and high school on Monday. In a social media post, the school district shared the names of the two new schools, Green Meadow Elementary School and Alva High School. For Green Meadow...

On December 1, 2025, the Cape Coral Police Department held a citywide operation focused on distracted driving. In six hours, officers made 102 traffic stops and issued 108 citations. Of these, 24 were for distracted driving and 66 were for speeding. Other violations were also cited.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce invites the local business community to its monthly luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers–Estero, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, FL 33928. The December luncheon will feature Melanie S. Griffin, Esq.,...

Bikes, scooters, golf carts and other modes of transportation will be decked out in Christmas lights for the annual bike parade on Fort Myers Beach. The event begins at Bayside Park on the 20th at 4PM where live music will be provided at the park. The American Jones Band will...