Brea Hollingsworth

A world-class golfer’s legacy is swinging on. It is not everyday golfers at Pelican’s Nest Golf Club get lessons from a legend. The former ‘it girl,’ Jan Stephenson, brought her tips and tricks to an admiring audience. “Well, I’m actually doing a short game clinic,” Stephenson said. “I’m doing a putting clinic, so we’re going […]

The star of the Netflix show, “Last Chance U,” gave South Fort Myers High School teachers an inspiring lesson in motivation. “We need to really invest in and take an interest in our young people and I think that it starts in education,” said Brittany Wagner. Wagner, former academic advisor, rose to fame when she […]

The nation is amid an opioid crisis where more than 130 people die each day from an overdose. But, because of the rampant abuse by many, those with legitimate needs are suffering insurmountable pain with no place to turn. Across the county, local organizations are bringing attention to victims whose only crime is having a […]

The American Dream. A lot of people want it, but it can be tough to achieve. One Immokalee woman, who is on her way to becoming a U.S. citizen, says there’s a lot of struggles but help is available right here in Southwest Florida. Raquel Hernandez still remembers the time she first crossed the Rio Grande […]

Neighbors in Island Park remember when their homes were surrounded by water after Hurricane Irma hit. “The water was about at my waist,” said Kenley Merritt, a neighbor. Now, Lee County is holding meetings to discuss flood mitigation and they are already working on projects to prevent flooding. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture is helping […]

Lehigh Senior High School is growing. With that growth comes some significant upgrades. “Lehigh Senior has a tremendous amount of acreage,” said Jackie Corey, Lehigh Senior High School principal. “To support the growth of the district, we can accommodate more students.” More students mean they need more room. Crews will build a new two-story building to […]

There is a death investigation underway in Bonita Springs. The Bonita Springs Fire Dept. and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a death investigation at the Bonita National Golf & Country Club. The Fire Dept. confirms that the incident happened at a construction site at 11 a.m. Tuesday. We are told that a worker died […]

It is the third year of women’s marches across the county. Several cities saw hundreds of demonstrators march for women’s rights this weekend despite harsh weather conditions. Many people are expected to attend an annual women’s march in Fort Myers at Centennial Park Sunday. It comes after a women’s rally in Naples yesterday where many […]

The 11th annual WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk, which benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank, starts Saturday morning. In the first year of the Hunger Walk, $50,000 was raised. Last year, more than $300,000 was collected. The funds make a world of difference for local families in need, including federal furlough workers. Harry Chapin turns every […]

At the start of the new year Charlotte County vowed to crack down on skimming devices that ultimately took your money and put it in the pocket of crooks. Code enforcement were out in the county Thursday to make sure gas stations follow the rules to protect you at the pump. County code officers say […]