NAPLES Fighting to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Not every success story starts with a four-year degree. Students at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School are a prime example of just that
Families pushing for change on State Road 82 Three memorials stand just yards apart, each honoring a loved one who was taken from this world by the same road.
FORT MYERS Drivers continue using parking lot as a cut-through Patience is a virtue, but some drivers trying to get to the Edison Bridge had another idea to skip traffic: Cutting through the Big Lots parking lot at US 41 and Pondella Road.
FORT MYERS GL Homes volunteers give back through friendly competition Box after box, GL Homes volunteers put in the work at the Harry Chapin food bank’s “Pack the Pantry” event.
New treatment may help your runny nose Stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes and constant throat clearing are common complaints for millions of Americans.
FORT MYERS First responders take part in full-scale training exercise at JetBlue Park Gaping wounds, people limping, firefighters in protective gear, and first responders in hazmat suits. It might look and sound scary, but it’s all apart of first responder training at JetBlue Park.
Day 2 of jury selection for Wade Wilson, man accused of double murder The man accused of murdering two women sat in court for a second day in a row as lawyers worked to cut a list of 60 potential jurors down to just 12.
Burmese pythons found slithering further north FWC said that Burmese pythons were discovered in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties in the past 9 years, but they are still working to find out why.
First step complete in Lee County keeping FEMA flood discount After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
Gladiolus Optima Classical Academy delays opening to Fall 2025, leaving parents scrambling Students, parents and teachers are left in limbo after their school says the doors won’t open in August.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of married couple The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is extraditing an accused criminal back to U.S. soil for his role in the fatal shooting of a married couple during a gun deal gone wrong.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
NAPLES Fighting to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Not every success story starts with a four-year degree. Students at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School are a prime example of just that
Families pushing for change on State Road 82 Three memorials stand just yards apart, each honoring a loved one who was taken from this world by the same road.
FORT MYERS Drivers continue using parking lot as a cut-through Patience is a virtue, but some drivers trying to get to the Edison Bridge had another idea to skip traffic: Cutting through the Big Lots parking lot at US 41 and Pondella Road.
FORT MYERS GL Homes volunteers give back through friendly competition Box after box, GL Homes volunteers put in the work at the Harry Chapin food bank’s “Pack the Pantry” event.
New treatment may help your runny nose Stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes and constant throat clearing are common complaints for millions of Americans.
FORT MYERS First responders take part in full-scale training exercise at JetBlue Park Gaping wounds, people limping, firefighters in protective gear, and first responders in hazmat suits. It might look and sound scary, but it’s all apart of first responder training at JetBlue Park.
Day 2 of jury selection for Wade Wilson, man accused of double murder The man accused of murdering two women sat in court for a second day in a row as lawyers worked to cut a list of 60 potential jurors down to just 12.
Burmese pythons found slithering further north FWC said that Burmese pythons were discovered in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties in the past 9 years, but they are still working to find out why.
First step complete in Lee County keeping FEMA flood discount After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
Gladiolus Optima Classical Academy delays opening to Fall 2025, leaving parents scrambling Students, parents and teachers are left in limbo after their school says the doors won’t open in August.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of married couple The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is extraditing an accused criminal back to U.S. soil for his role in the fatal shooting of a married couple during a gun deal gone wrong.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
North Port Fire Rescue saving the victim at the excavation site (CREDIT: North Port Fire Rescue) North Port Fire Rescue saved a woman at an excavation site where a wall collapsed on her as she was digging for shark teeth. Firefighters received a call about a suspected leg injury near River Road and Aucilla Dr. around 8 p.m. Friday evening. Firefighters transporting victim to safety (CREDIT: NPFR) The haul system North Port Fire Rescue made (CREDIT: NPFR) According to North Port Fire Rescue, the digging at the base caused the wall to collapse on the victim and covered her completely. The wall of the excavation was 12 feet tall, said firefighters. They used ropes and a Stokes basket to create a haul system to safely bring the victim up to ground level. Then air transportation took the victim to the hospital for further care.