Woman with MS fulfills dream of being a comedian
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman with multiple sclerosis was able to fulfill her dream of participating in open mic night on Wednesday.
View ArticleSouthwest Florida housing crisis diminishes
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Southwest Florida housing crisis has concluded, and the number of foreclosures has significantly declined..
View Article3 Vehicle crash causes road closures in N. Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A three vehicle crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Bayshore Road and Highway 31 caused road closures.
View ArticleBonita Springs robbery suspect sends apology text
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A car salesman was allegedly held at gunpoint by a customer who followed up a Bonita Springs robbery with an apology text before his arrest Wednesday.
View ArticleCape Coral man found guilty of killing, dismembering father
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Matthew Marshall, 33, is guilty of killing and dismembering his father, James Richard Marshall, 58, a jury decided Thursday.
View ArticleClub Blu victim’s mother plans foundation in his honor
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The mother of Stef’an Strawder, one of two teens killed in the Club Blu mass shooting, is spearheading an effort to establish a foundation in his name.
View ArticleAccused killer of Fort Myers man set free
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A suspect accused of killing a 22-year-old Fort Myers man in May has been set free.
View ArticleNumber of Florida’s foreclosed homes drops to decade low
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Florida’s housing market can mark a new milestone now that the state has the lowest number of foreclosed homes since 2005, a new report said..
View ArticleAnimals displaced by Matthew arrive in SWFL
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – A truckload of dogs and cats from North Carolina has arrived to the Animal Refuge Center after the pets’ home state was impacted by floods from Matthew..
View ArticleFamily marks anniversary of Fort Myers boy’s killing
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Friends and family of a 5-year-old boy killed by a bullet from a drive-by shooting gathered Thursday, the two-year anniversary of his death.
View ArticleLee County teen pulls knife during fight at school
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — An Island Coast High School student was arrested Wednesday for assaulting another student with a knife, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleMan formally charged in 1990 Cape Coral double homicide
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The man accused of brutally killing and raping Robin Cornell, 11, and Lisa Story, 32, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, sexual assault with a deadly weapon,...
View ArticleDriver sentenced for fatal 2015 Cape Coral hit-and-run
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The driver accused of striking and killing Donnell Strum, 83, at the RaceTrac on the 2600 block of Del Prado Boulevard last October was sentenced to four years in prison Friday.
View ArticleLee County restaurant owner helps employees in wake of tire-slashing spree
Matlacha, Fla. — A restaurant owner is personally paying to fix his employees’ tires after a series of vandalism took place Thursday night at Miceli’s Restaurant.
View ArticleAnti-Amendment 2 commercial stirs debate
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The validity of a commercial against Florida’s medical marijuana amendment has sparked a heated debate among experts throughout the state.
View ArticleLee County school district awarded with prestigious Golden Carrot
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The Lee County school district was recognized as a runner-up for the 2016 Golden Carrot Awards, an award given to schools that provide healthy food options for student lunches Friday..
View ArticleLee Memorial doctor warns against misusing ER
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Misuse of the emergency room has become an ongoing issue over the years, especially during this time of year.
View ArticleZombie-themed pub crawl sparks controversy
FORT MYERS, Fla. — People are concerned that a zombie-themed pub crawl scheduled for Saturday night is too close to the anniversary of the Fort Myers’ Zombie-Con shooting.
View ArticleSurveillance footage shows suspects robbing a Bonita Springs car dealership
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Surveillance video shows footage of a robbery that occurred at a Bonita Springs car dealership earlier this week.
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