Fort Myers FL

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding drivers to make sure that their vehicles are roadworthy before hitting the road. Officers stopped a vehicle on the Edison Bridge with no front bumper, no windshield, and multiple deployed airbags. They say that due to serious safety hazards, the vehicle...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you're out and about on Christmas Day or want to enjoy a nice meal instead of spending half of Christmas in the kitchen, multiple restaurants across Southwest Florida are open on Christmas Day. While there are plenty of options, here are 15 restaurants across...

PORT CHARLOTTE — December 22, 2025 — A woman was arrested after a man was injured during an argument at a homeless camp in Port Charlotte, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just after noon on December 21 to the area of Kenesaw Street...

Joe Coviello Park has become a sanctuary for the protected Wood Stork, a species that has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years. Named after the late Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello—who was a strong advocate for expanding green spaces and preserving the city’s natural environment—this 50.4-acre nature preserve...

Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida proudly presents its third annual “A Seat at the Table,” a uniquely immersive fundraising experience and the signature event marking the organization’s 25th anniversary. The celebration will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, under the oak canopies at the historic Burroughs...

FLORIDA — A 12-year-old boy in Lee County has been taken into custody after deputies say he carried out two armed robberies at a local park, confronting victims with a knife and demanding their belongings. The case has drawn significant attention not only for the seriousness of the charges but also because of the...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested Monday night after police say he was driving more than 120 mph in a 45 mph zone on a bridge in Fort Myers. According to the Fort Myers Police Department arrest report, the driver, identified as Jose Wilfredo Salazar Cax, 27, was spotted around 10 p.m. by an officer conducting...

If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for anything that lets me hang outside, eat food from a truck, and feel like a kid again. So when I heard about a free movie night under the stars coming to Estero, my inner 9th grader immediately went, “Oh heck yes.” This is exactly the kind of thing that makes living in...

People driving on Bayshore Road recently started seeing a new sign calling for action to be taken on the SR 31 bridge.

PORT CHARLOTTE — A Port Charlotte man is charged with DUI and felony child neglect, accused of driving drunk with a child in the vehicle, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported.