Fly Lounge reopens despite shaky past

Reporter: Morgan Rynor
Published:
Credit: WINK News

After a string of incidents, the Fly Lounge reopened it’s doors today.

Fly Lounge closed a few weeks ago when the city issued the bar an eviction notice after some recent incidents.

MORE: Patrons say Fort Myers bar has violent history, others disagree

In December, police arrested two men for possession of stolen guns in the parking lot. A few days after that, an officer is knocked down to the ground during a brawl right outside of the bar. The officer struck his head on the concrete ground, and was treated at the hospital.

MORE: Fort Myers Police officer injured in brawl outside bar, 3 arrested

But, Judge Keith Kyle gave the property back to Fly Lounge today.

Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.