County operations adjust schedules for the holidays
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. The holiday schedule adjustments:. Solid Waste. • Collections of garbage, recycling and yard...
Edison and Ford Winter Estates Mark 50 Years of Holiday Light Tradition
The Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers are celebrating 50 years of Holiday Nights. The light show runs through Jan. 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. each evening. Planning starts in January. Installation begins during the first week of October, according to Lisa Wilson, who directs marketing and public...
Town confirms Fly Heli behind low-flying helicopter tied to wildlife concerns
Fox 4 got new information about a helicopter people say repeatedly flew low over Bowditch Point and landed on a barge in Matanzas Pass, which raised concerns about impacts to wildlife.
Deputies respond to potential threat at FSW in Punta Gorda
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is responding to FSW for a safety sweep of the buildings on campus.
Fort Myers Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Christmas Day can be quite hectic, especially for the food lovers in the house. After cooking, hosting, and cleaning everything for Thanksgiving, many decide to be stressed for Christmas. So, what does that mean? Finding restaurants open on Christmas Day to enjoy!. So, for Fort Myers, what restaurants are going...
Fort Myers Beach cancels NYE fireworks due to ‘fiscal responsibility push’
The town said in a press release that the fireworks display, which cost more than $300,000, represented nearly one-fifth of the town's discretionary budget,
Arizona man headed to prison for murders in 2018 Estero firearms deal
An Arizona man will serve multiple life sentences in federal prison after being found responsible for the shooting deaths of a couple in Estero. Craig Austin Lang, 35, will spend a lifetime in federal prison for: Conspiracy to commit robbery Discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence Robbery...
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after entering Cape Coral lanai, exposing himself...
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he broke into the lanai of a Cape Coral home and exposed himself to a woman inside while she was washing dishes. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Daulton James Reiter, 30, was found guilty...
11 Massive Thrift Stores In Florida That Locals Swear Have The Best Deals In...
Looking for enormous thrift stores in Florida where amazing bargains are hiding in plain sight?. These 11 gigantic secondhand shops offer incredible deals and unexpected treasures that will make your wallet jump for joy!. 1. AZ Thrift LLC (Kissimmee) This Kissimmee bargain paradise truly delivers on its A-to-Z...
Lee County, FL – Road Rage Arrest: Man Charged After Alleged Alico Road Attack...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Myers, FL – A Fort Myers man was arrested Wednesday following a road rage incident that escalated into a physical assault along Alico Road, sending another driver to the hospital with injuries,...
