Make-A-Wish turns Fort Myers girl into singing star
NAPLES, Fla. — The Make-A-Wish foundation arranged for 12-year-old Fort Myers resident Lauren Major to live the life of a superstar singer for a night.
View ArticleNorth Fort Myers house boat residents recovering from fire
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — An investigation into a fire that destroyed four boats Saturday night at Paradise Marina in North Fort Myers was on hold Monday as crews tried to keep the charred remains of...
View ArticleSouth Fort Myers mansion owner to open rehab center
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The owner of a 22,000-square-foot mansion is moving forward with plans to start a drug rehabilitation center on his property this week despite legal hurdles and opposition from...
View ArticleQuestions remain after crash that hurt Cape Coral officer
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — An investigation continues into the Sunday evening crash along Santa Barbara Boulevard that left a Cape Coral Police Department officer with minor injuries..
View ArticleFort Myers Beach homeowners’ boardwalk plan draws scrutiny
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Owners of two homes plan a boardwalk over state wildlife protected land, sparking opposition..
View ArticleProposed Cape Coral animal shelter clears hurdle
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral City Council approved the rezoning of land near the Sun Splash Family Waterpark for a proposed no-kill animal shelter Monday.
View ArticleNo longer on the run, Lee County trial begins Tuesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The trial for an accused child molester begins at 8:45 a.m.
View ArticleControversial Lee County drug trial begins Tuesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A trial begins at 8:30 a.m.
View ArticleBody cam footage released in fatal Cape Coral officer-involved shooting
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Dramatic body camera footage shows the moment shots were fired, killing Rolly Thomas, 34, and injuring his 7-month-old baby in an October 2015 standoff involving police.
View ArticleSouth Fort Myers rehab center not licensed for treatment
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – The owner of the Kimberly ReGenesis Center has reversed his comments about accepting patients after it was revealed that the rehabilitation facility has not been inspected,...
View ArticleStudent pens emotional essay about father in law enforcement
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Lee County student penned a powerful essay about her growing fears for the safety of her father, a law enforcement officer..
View ArticleSome SWFL districts lag behind national graduation rate
NAPLES, Fla. — High school graduation rates are at an all-time high nationwide, but not all Southwest Florida districts are keeping up..
View ArticleLee County molestation trial begins after 4-year manhunt
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Emotions ran high on the first day of a trial for a man accused of leading authorities on a four-year manhunt after molesting a Lee County child..
View ArticleMental health counselor honored for foundation aiding veterans
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A mental health counselor was named the 2016 Local Hero on Tuesday by the Tropical Financial Credit Union for her foundation treating veterans suffering from post-traumatic...
View ArticleSUV nearly crashes into Lee County home
FORT MYERS, Fla. — An SUV swerved off the road and nearly crashed into a home on Clotilde Avenue Tuesday night.
View ArticleOSHA fines Lee County construction company
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Old Castle Coastal construction company will incur $25,000 in fines for faulty safety regulations that resulted in the death of an employee, the Occupational Safety and Health...
View ArticleHouse fire damages Collier County home, investigation results pending
NAPLES PARK, Fla. — A man was saved, and flames were extinguished from a Naples Park house fire Tuesday night.
View ArticleAT&T introduces simulation to FGCU students, encouraging safe driving
FORT MYERS, Fla. — People can use virtual reality to promote safe driving habits from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.
View ArticlePregnant Fort Myers police officer recognized for rescuing submerged driver
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) recognized a Fort Myers police officer Tuesday as a recipient of the FPCA Lifesaving Award.
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