FGCU and Lee County schools launch innovative teacher training program
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The School District of Lee County and Florida Gulf Coast University have launched a groundbreaking program that brings future educators directly into elementary school classrooms, creating what officials call a "Grow Your Own" pipeline to address teacher shortages. The innovative partnership places...
Lee School board member moves to eliminate vaccine requirements for students
If a Lee County School Board member’s peers agree, local schools may not only support Florida’s plan to end vaccine mandates for students, but implement such an initiative on its own. Lee County School Board Member Armor Persons said Tuesday he will bring forward a resolution to remove...
Cape Coral to Stop Commercial Trucks from Parking on Public Streets, $100 Fines Coming
Cape Coral, Florida, will start enforcing a new ordinance on Oct. 1, which prohibits commercial trucks and trailers from parking on public property. The city hopes the law will help limit commercial vehicle storage for the long term and reduce street congestion for our residents, as well as improve the safety of our...
Fast and furious: Florida’s biggest indoor go-kart track open for racing in Fort Myers
Florida’s biggest indoor go-kart track just opened. And it’s right here in Southwest Florida. The new FastTrax Entertainment officially welcomed racers on Friday, Sept. 5 in south Fort Myers, next door to HeadPinz Fort Myers. The two-story entertainment complex boasts a videogame arcade, eight lanes of duckpin...
Watch wild boar crash through Florida home’s glass doors in attempted ‘boarglary’
A residence in Florida fell victim to a “boarglary” after a wild boar crashed into the home through sliding doors, leaving a trail of shattered glass in the process. Bodycam footage from the Sept. 4 incident shows the aftermath of the “boarglary” at the home in Lehigh Acres, located in the Fort Myers area, as...
Mediterranean Masterpiece With Rooftop Sundeck and Private Dock
One of only a handful of homes on exclusive Connie Mack Island with some of the best views in all of SWFL, this 4-bedroom Mediterranean waterfront estate offers a truly unmatched location, just minutes to Sanibel and Captiva Islands and everything this area has to offer. Set on a private, lushly landscaped, oversized...
Fort Myers Beach celebrates grand opening of new town hall
Fort Myers Beach plans to open a renovated town hall on Estero Boulevard, saving millions after Hurricane Ian destroyed original building in 2022.
Injuries reported in crash on Daniels Parkway, deputies say
Deputies confirmed injuries were reported, though they could not speak to the severity or how many people were hurt.
Deputies search for suspect after hit and run crash in North Fort Myers
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a hit and run crash that damaged three vehicles in North Fort Myers, according to SWFL Crime Stoppers.
The Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Shrimp And Grits
Your taste buds are about to file a missing persons report for all the meals you haven’t eaten at Farmer’s Market Restaurant in Fort Myers. This isn’t just another breakfast spot where you grab coffee and a muffin while scrolling through your phone. This is where Fort...
