Rep. Clawson meets with environmental groups about 'Lake O'

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Rep. Curt Clawson met privately with leaders of several environmental groups who support his efforts to push for solutions to Lake Okeechobee water releases.

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Do bumper stickers give out your personal information?

Bumper stickers are a fun way to personalize your car and make it easier to spot in a parking lot, but some stickers may give out more information than you want others to know.

Man killed in Fort Myers hit-and-run

One man is dead after a driver hit him and took off. Fort Myers Police need help identifying both the victim and the person responsible.

Florida Everblades heat up the ice rink with annual Teddy Bear Toss

The annual Teddy Bear Toss returns to the rink as the Florida Everblades play against the South Carolina Stingrays in Hertz Arena.

Woman wanted for grand theft and organized fraud

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for a wanted woman charged with VOP grand theft and organized fraud.

Santa Parade visits North Fort Myers neighborhood with gifts

North Fort Myers celebrated their fourth annual Santa Parade, checking some items off children’s Christmas lists by bringing toys to their neighborhood.

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Naples City Council to hold meeting about property tax increase

The Naples City Council will hold a meeting Wednesday evening, and a proposed property tax increase has residents agitated.

Naples group holds event to continue awareness about the war in Ukraine

A local group is doing everything they can to keep people’s eyes on what’s going on in Ukraine. United Ukrainian Volunteers held a rally in Naples on Sunday, recognizing Russia’s war crimes against the Ukrainian people. “Today is international day of the protest against Russia,” said Iryna Danyleyko. United Ukrainian Volunteers is a new organization […]

Neighbors in Pine Lakes Country Club protest during meeting with community owner

One community’s residents are upset with the possibility of more homes being brought to an already crowded area. Neighbors in Pine Lakes Country Club in North Fort Myers say there are already enough people there and that adding more could deteriorate conditions. Residents say they’re used to specific amenities and a particular lifestyle. They just […]

Environmental groups threaten EPA with lawsuit for not protecting manatees

Environmental groups in Florida are threatening to sue the Environmental Protection Agency. These groups claim the EPA failed to protect manatees from water pollution. This possible lawsuit comes after more than 1,000 manatees have died across the state just this year. Environmental experts say not only is water quality in crisis, but they want those […]