Fort Myers restaurant owners work to feed neighbors until power returns

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Hurricane Irma brought out the best in people across Southwest Florida, including two Fort Myers restaurant owners.

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Lee County

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Oviedo

Florida woman charged with child neglect after her car catches fire as she was allegedly shoplifting

A Florida woman faces charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car became engulfed in flames while she was allegedly shoplifting at a mall, according to an arrest report.

Alva

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva

A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

Charlotte County

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.

Another round of wet weather for Southwest Florida

The rain chances for Southwest Florida will drop off briefly as drier air filters into the area early this week.

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FORT MYERS BEACH

FEMA approves nearly $6 million for Fort Myers Beach emergency work

In April, FEMA Public Assistance approved a grant of $5,978,207 to reimburse Lee County for emergency work after Hurricane Ian at Fort Myers Beach.

Stillwater Grille in Fort Myers to close May 13 after restaurant sale falls through

Stillwater Grille, a popular dining destination off McGregor Boulevard in south Fort Myers, will close May 13 after more than a decade. Jeff and Julie Meyer bought the business rights to Stillwater Grille, 13451 McGregor Blvd., about 10 years ago, and agreed to sell the rights to their potential successor in February. However, broker Charles […]

FORT MYERS

Feds: Servers at Fort Myers Japanese restaurant Ginza had to tip owners, managers

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found that Ginza Japanese Restaurant in Fort Myers denied 75 servers their tips, on top of other pay irregularities.

Moss Marina owner hopes to transform property into hotel development on Fort Myers Beach

For six generations, the Freeland family has been thriving in Southwest Florida. Ben Freeland wants to continue that tradition by redeveloping Moss Marina and rebranding it as Arches Bayfront on the bayside of Fort Myers Beach. The idea to transform the 4.5-acre site from boat storage sheds into boutique hotels, restaurants and retail began percolating […]

Fort Myers restaurant owners work to feed neighbors until power returns

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

Florida woman charged with child neglect after her car catches fire as she was allegedly shoplifting

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County

Another round of wet weather for Southwest Florida

FEMA approves nearly $6 million for Fort Myers Beach emergency work

Stillwater Grille in Fort Myers to close May 13 after restaurant sale falls through

Feds: Servers at Fort Myers Japanese restaurant Ginza had to tip owners, managers

Moss Marina owner hopes to transform property into hotel development on Fort Myers Beach

Missing swimmer reported in the Caloosahatchee River

Florida Everblades approach finals in Idaho against the Steelheads

Port Charlotte neighborhood mourns four-year-old Evelyn Geer

Charlotte County police prepare for active shooter in Florida schools

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