Fort Myers debates fluoride in water as city council vote looms TuesdayGator stuck on Estero porch gives homeowner a wild surprise Sunday night
FORT MYERS Fort Myers debates fluoride in water as city council vote looms Tuesday The debate over fluoride in drinking water has been reignited following an announcement by the Florida surgeon general urging cities to halt fluoride treatment.
ESTERO Gator stuck on Estero porch gives homeowner a wild surprise Sunday night Imagine glancing out your back door and seeing a gator sliding around on your deck. That’s exactly what happened to an Estero homeowner who found an unexpected visitor on their property.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers crash leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a sedan at the intersection of North East Pine Island Road and Judd Creek Boulevard in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane Ian recovery delays impact tourism and local businesses Fort Myers Beach is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which struck over two years ago.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts hosting Jazz on the Green, celebrating historic music genre Catch Grammy winners and jazz virtuosos at the Jazz on the Green event hosted by the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Twins host fans for open house and first full squad workout The Minnesota Twins held their first full squad workout of Spring Training as well as hosted fans for an open house.
Shingle roofs could phase out in the future Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky recently made comments at the Florida Chamber Insurance Summit about the potential phasing out of shingle roofs in the state.
SANIBEL Sanibel islanders rally to restore beloved fishing pier after Ian damage The Sanibel Fishing Pier, a beloved spot for many, has been in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck more than two years ago. Now, dedicated fishers are pushing to restore it using private funding.
PUNTA GORDA Gunfire erupts on US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda; bikers arrested A road rage incident escalated into gunfire on the U.S. 41 bridge connecting Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, causing fear among drivers.
BONITA SPRINGS Will San Carlos Estates merge with Bonita Springs? Residents of San Carlos Estates in Bonita Springs are fighting to maintain their neighborhood’s independence.
PUNTA GORDA New flight routes at Punta Gorda Airport The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding its offerings, adding new flight options for travelers.
LEE COUNTY Bregman’s arrival and Devers’ denial highlight Red Sox first full squad The addition of Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers’ refusal to change positions highlighted the first full squad workout for the Red Sox.
NORTH FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Teaming up to help feed families Feeding a quarter of a million people each month requires a lot of money and help.
Charlotte County residents voice concerns over Burnt Store Road upgrades An emergency meeting was held to address concerns from residents about the development along Burnt Store Road in Charlotte County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local nonprofit gives back to veterans for their service A military wife has found a heartfelt way to honor veterans and first responders.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers debates fluoride in water as city council vote looms Tuesday The debate over fluoride in drinking water has been reignited following an announcement by the Florida surgeon general urging cities to halt fluoride treatment.
ESTERO Gator stuck on Estero porch gives homeowner a wild surprise Sunday night Imagine glancing out your back door and seeing a gator sliding around on your deck. That’s exactly what happened to an Estero homeowner who found an unexpected visitor on their property.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers crash leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a sedan at the intersection of North East Pine Island Road and Judd Creek Boulevard in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane Ian recovery delays impact tourism and local businesses Fort Myers Beach is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which struck over two years ago.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts hosting Jazz on the Green, celebrating historic music genre Catch Grammy winners and jazz virtuosos at the Jazz on the Green event hosted by the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Twins host fans for open house and first full squad workout The Minnesota Twins held their first full squad workout of Spring Training as well as hosted fans for an open house.
Shingle roofs could phase out in the future Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky recently made comments at the Florida Chamber Insurance Summit about the potential phasing out of shingle roofs in the state.
SANIBEL Sanibel islanders rally to restore beloved fishing pier after Ian damage The Sanibel Fishing Pier, a beloved spot for many, has been in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck more than two years ago. Now, dedicated fishers are pushing to restore it using private funding.
PUNTA GORDA Gunfire erupts on US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda; bikers arrested A road rage incident escalated into gunfire on the U.S. 41 bridge connecting Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, causing fear among drivers.
BONITA SPRINGS Will San Carlos Estates merge with Bonita Springs? Residents of San Carlos Estates in Bonita Springs are fighting to maintain their neighborhood’s independence.
PUNTA GORDA New flight routes at Punta Gorda Airport The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding its offerings, adding new flight options for travelers.
LEE COUNTY Bregman’s arrival and Devers’ denial highlight Red Sox first full squad The addition of Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers’ refusal to change positions highlighted the first full squad workout for the Red Sox.
NORTH FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Teaming up to help feed families Feeding a quarter of a million people each month requires a lot of money and help.
Charlotte County residents voice concerns over Burnt Store Road upgrades An emergency meeting was held to address concerns from residents about the development along Burnt Store Road in Charlotte County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Local nonprofit gives back to veterans for their service A military wife has found a heartfelt way to honor veterans and first responders.
NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Scotty’s Bierwerks, 901 East Industrial Circle, in Cape Coral. RELATED: Micro Wrestling Federation makes its way to Fort Myers The first-ever Infrared Champion will be crowned in a Fatal 4-Way match at the event. Pro wrestling is home to many stars, such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dominik Mysterio, and John Cena. This event will feature some of the most popular independent wrestlers of Southwest Florida. One of those wrestlers is Randy Wentworth. Wentworth is a mainstay at NRG Wrestling and a star of the Netflix show Snowflake Mountain. He plans to begin the year by winning the Infrared Championship in the Fatal 4-Way match. “I’m undefeated in 2025. Have I had a match in 2025 yet? Don’t worry about it,” said Wentworth. “But I think there’s going to be some championship gold in my future.” Due to his time on Netflix, Wentworth is no stranger to entertaining a large audience. He said that his time on Snowflake Mountain helped him become a more well-rounded wrestler. “In pro wrestling, there’s a lot of talking,” said Wentworth. “You’re talking to the wrestlers; you’re talking to the camera; you’re talking to the audience. I would argue that it’s more important than the actual wrestling itself. I can take what I learned from reality TV and how to talk and bring that to the wrestling world.” Another wrestler in a championship match on Saturday is the UltraViolet Champion, Emily Locke. This is her first title defense after defeating wrestling star Steph De Lander, who has wrestled for the WWE, All Elite Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Locke said she is confident going into her championship match with Carolina Cruz, a rising star in wrestling who was signed by the WWE while still in college. “Results are going to be simple,” said Locke. “Emily Locke is going to retain my UltraViolet title because this is my first defense, and I made history when I won the title. I beat Steph De Lander to win this title. Carolina is going to get beat up by Emily Locke, and Carolina is going to get sent back to the racetrack because apparently that’s where she likes to be, and I like to beat people up.” Locke is also known by the nickname “Your Boyfriend’s Favorite Wrestler.” She said that couples are welcome to enjoy the show despite the name. “I will not take your boyfriends, but the girlfriends should be prepared,” said Locke. “As soon as I walk through that curtain, their boyfriends are going to melt over Emily Locke. This is a safe place for everybody. It’s a great date night and a great family night because Emily Locke will be there, and a ton of other great wrestlers will be there.” Wentworth said that even though the event is being held at a brewery, the night’s entertainment will be for the entire family. “NRG is at Scotty’s Bierworks, so you think it’s going to be 21-plus and not exactly one you’d want to bring your kids to, but it’s the exact opposite,” said Wentworth. “I believe kids get a discount on the show. We want you to bring your kids because it’s gonna be all family-friendly content.” Doors for the event open at 5:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $25, general admission tickets are $20, and tickets for kids aged 12 or younger are $15.