Child hit by truck in North Fort Myers dies
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – A child died after being hit by a truck Sunday night on Slater Road.
View Article2 injured in Monday morning Bonita Springs crash
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The road is now open following a crash with injuries Monday morning at the intersection of Bonita Beach Road and Old 41 Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleFSW Suncoast Credit Union Arena to open Tuesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College will open Tuesday after a lengthy construction process.
View ArticleBody identified in North Fort Myers death investigation
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County Sheriff’s deputies identified an Illinois man as the person whose death sparked an investigation Friday at the Jones Mobile Home Park.
View ArticleSupply, demand work against Lee County renters
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Renters face market conditions that work against them in Lee County, making it difficult for some companies to attract workers.
View ArticleResident leads charge for patrols on Fort Myers street
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Harlem Lakes neighborhood resident is calling on the Fort Myers Police Department to step up patrols on her street after waking up to shattered glass on her car and other evidence...
View ArticleShoppers want answers after Gulf Coast Town Center shootings
SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — Shoppers expressed concern Monday about what they believe is a lack of information from authorities after two shootings in 10 days at Gulf Coast Town Center.
View ArticleWisconsin man charms SWFL with Christmas trees, pickles
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Robert Heath lives in Wisconsin, but the 88-year-old is a Southwest Florida institution.
View ArticleFathers aim to provide role models at Cape school
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A group of fathers joins their children in the classroom at Christa McAuliffe Charter Elementary School as part of a program geared to provide positive male role models.
View ArticleSuspects sought in attempted Lee County ATM theft
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for suspects in an attempted theft of an ATM.
View ArticleCrews secure Cape Coral tanker rollover scene
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Crews have removed the threat of pollution where an oil tanker overturned Sunday on Del Prado Boulevard, spilling hundreds of gallons of gasoline onto the road.
View ArticleAbigail the Pit recovering after major dogfight injuries
ESTERO, Fla. – A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from injuries she sustained to her face and ear as a bait dog in suspected dogfighting in Miami.
View Article92.5 Fox News Radio collects holiday cards for troops
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee Health’s military support program is teaming up with 92.5 Fox News Radio for “Trey’s 10,000 for the Troops,” an initiative to collect 10,000 cards for U.S.
View ArticleSWFL woman returns long lost WW II Army jacket
SANFORD, Fla. — A World War II Army jacket was returned to its rightful owner by a Fort Myers woman on Tuesday after being in storage for decades.
View ArticleFMPD officers recommend hiring push, better communication
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Along with more police officers in Fort Myers, those hired should have an understanding of the people they serve, according to an internal Fort Myers Police Department survey.
View ArticleSWFL veteran pays rent while living in backyard
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – A veteran is being forced to live in a tent in his backyard because of a bed bug infestation.
View ArticleFSW, FGCU address security concerns
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Officials at Florida SouthWestern State College and Florida Gulf Coast University are confident they’re prepared to handle a situation akin to Monday’s attack at that left 11 injured...
View ArticleLoved ones hold vigil for North Fort Myers boy
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Family and friends held a neighborhood vigil Tuesday night for an 11-year-old boy who was hit and killed by a truck Sunday night on Slater Road.
View ArticleFMPD Chief to discuss solutions, improve community safety
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Police Department Chief Derrick Diggs will hold another community engagement event Wednesday, finding innovative ways to break down barriers The meeting is part of a...
View ArticleProsecutors to seek death penalty in Cape Coral double murder cold case
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida prosecutors sent a written notice to seek the death penalty for the case involving a man accused of murdering and raping a woman and child in 1990, according to Lee County...
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