FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering. Like Floridians, manatees also don’t like the cold.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering. Like Floridians, manatees also don’t like the cold.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure. The city agreed to a five-year partnership with Oracle late last year. The project will integrate several programs into the city’s digital system, allowing multiple municipal services to run more efficiently. It will make your whole experience easier, sort of like a one-stop shop. One major feature is the new tool for reporting issues like potholes. With the new website, you can report a pothole online, and the system will allow you to track repair progress in real-time. Also, Fort Myers is investing $7.8 million over five years to upgrade to a cloud-based platform, similar to your cell phone storage, making city operations more resilient during hurricanes. It will now move to a more credible domain. Richard Calkins, City of Fort Myers IT director, said, “A .gov address is more appropriate for a local government. It gives us more security. Anybody can buy a .com domain; nobody can buy a .gov domain. You have to apply for it, and it has to be vetted by the Department of Homeland Security.” The city’s IT director said the funding comes from its annual IT budget and is designed as a long-term investment. The new website is set to launch on Jan. 27.