NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Amy Townsend’s arrest for tossing a lit cigarette from a vehicle has sparked a debate, from those who say it was warranted given the area’s dry conditions to others that believe putting Townsend in handcuffs went too far.
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Gateway Charter School second graders lead Fort Myers Beach cleanup
Gateway Charter School is hosting a beach clean-up day at Fort Myers Beach. The kids are very excited to help out.

Deadly crash on Fort Myers Beach: Amount of deaths, injuries unclear
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Estero Boulevard off of Buccaneer Drive shortly before 8 p.m.

New details released in Fort Myers High School break-in
A Fort Myers man was arrested for breaking into Fort Myers high school late May 11.

Sea turtle are recovering on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian
After a rough beginning, the sea turtles’ nesting season is going great. In May, sea turtle tracks were seen on the beach, crossing over debris before returning to the water.
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Motorcyclist dead after crash on Estero Boulevard
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Trinity Community Church holds summit for mental health
Promoting mental health and mental health awareness for the youth in our community is the goal of Trinity Community Church.

What does ‘on the spectrum’ mean? Data shows connection to drowning
The death of Evelyn Geer is a terrible tragedy. But due to the nature of autism, accidents happen more often than you might think.