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Dutch-Way Cafe brings Amish food to Fort Myers
Pennsylvania native Jay Case grew up in the Lancaster area, which has the largest Amish community in the U.S. After living in Florida for 12 years, he figured he wasn’t the only one missing the food he grew up with, or better yet, he could introduce his favorite recipes to those who’ve never tried it. […]

Finalists assemble for Fort Myers police chief position
Four finalists have been chosen after more than 170 candidates applied to be the next police chief at the Fort Myers Police Department.

New gateway planned for downtown Fort Myers
Downtown Fort Myers is getting a new gateway.

Two arrested in vehicle, trailer theft in Fort Myers
Fort Myers police have arrested two people involved in a vehicle and trailer theft.
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Hurricane prep begins as season starts and Florida recovers from Ian
It’s time to get serious about your hurricane preparations.

New law prohibits insurance companies from altering claim estimates
The start of hurricane season is here, but many Southwest Floridians are still fighting their insurance companies about their Hurricane Ian claims more than eight months later. The Insurer Accountability Act aims to bring more balance between the consumer and the insurance industry. Hurricane Ian left many Southwest Floridians with insurance claim horror stories. John […]

Gannett walkout: journalists to protest Monday over cost-cutting measures
A plan is developing for hundreds of Gannett journalists to walk off the job in protest on Monday over cost-cutting measures, including The Naples Daily News and The News Press.

A little wiser and a little more weary: reflecting on Hurricane Ian
While the town can make visible improvements and the buildings can come and go, it’s the emotions that are harder to wash away.