Continued existence of Fort Myers gangs in dispute

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FORT MYERS, Fla. City Manager Saeed Kazemi doesn’t believe there are any gangs left in Fort Myers after the sting that netted more than 20 with alleged ties to the “Lake Boyz,” but many believe the problem remains.

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11-month-old hurt after falling from YMCA daycare changing table in Naples

An 11-month old was strapped to a gurney and flown to Golisano Children’s Hospital after investigators say he fell from a changing table at daycare in Naples.

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New evidence claims to show Florida insurance carriers defrauding customers

The winds of Hurricane Ian gave way to the howls of angry homeowners who couldn’t get their houses fixed.

COLLIER COUNTY

David Lawrence Center holds 55th annual Sound Minds Gala

Mental health and a special guest were at center stage during the David Lawrence Center’s 55th annual Sound Minds Gala on Thursday.

Lee County

Seeing smoke? Controlled burns happening in Lee County

The South Florida Water Management District announced on Thursday that a prescribed burn will be conducted in the CREW Management Area

FORT MYERS BEACH

Sand is added to Fort Myers Beach to protect homes from future storms

Truck after truck filled with sand is headed to Fort Myers Beach as part of a plan to help the beach repair and rebuild a place that means so much to many.

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DeSantis walks back ‘territorial dispute’ remark on Ukraine

Gov. Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute,” following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate’s dismissive description of the conflict.

FORT MYERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters forges lifelong friendship in Fort Myers

Three young men brought together by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in Fort Myers have made their shared love of basketball the basis of a lifelong friendship.

Counselors of Real Estate recommend Fort Myers give City of Palms Park another chance at sports

The Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps, a six-member team and part of a nonprofit organization with about 1,000 members, advised the city of Fort Myers and a group of about 50 stakeholders to be diligent with their real estate assets in the Midtown area. CRE released its report Tuesday and presented it during an […]

Palmera on the River project receives 18-month extension in downtown Fort Myers

Palmera on the River, a planned 239-unit multifamily community, was approved for an 18-month extension by the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners. The 2-acre vacant lot, 2543 First St., was undeveloped for several decades. Since the site is within walking distance of the downtown River District, it remains one of the city’s […]