School bus driver fired for driving wrong way on one-way street
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Lee County school bus driver was fired Friday after driving in the wrong direction on a one-way road.
View Article3 men arrested, facing charges for 2015 Lehigh Acres killing
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Three men were arrested Saturday for their role in the killing of 21-year-old Rashawn Myers who was discovered shot to death in a car on Nov.
View ArticleSWFL service members return home for the holidays
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Several service members from different military branches were greeted with American flags and homemade welcome signs Friday morning at Southwest Florida International Airport.
View ArticleLehigh Acres fire threatens homes, causes evacuations
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A two-acre fire endangered three homes and initiated evacuations Saturday afternoon on 53rd St.
View ArticleSWFL fathers honor fallen soldiers in Wreaths Across America ceremony
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The families of fallen Southwest Florida service men paid homage to their bravery on land and at sea Saturday.
View ArticleFire temporarily shuts down McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A massive house fire temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of McGregor Boulevard Saturday evening.
View ArticleDeputies investigate possible shooting on Bruner Lane in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County deputies are investigating a possible shooting that occurred Saturday night on Bruner Lane in an industrial complex near the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
View Article1 injured in Cape Coral Bridge crash
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A motorcyclist is in fair condition following a crash Saturday night on the Cape Coral Bridge, according to Lee Memorial Hospital.
View Article1 injured in Sanibel condo fire
SANIBEL, Fla. — One person has been injured following a fire Sunday afternoon at the Blind Pass Condominiums on 5117 Sea Bell Road, according to a Sanibel Police press release.
View ArticleDonations stolen from Lee County Manatee Park rental facility
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Between $80 and $100 aimed at helping wildlife was stolen this weekend from a donation box at Calusa Blueway Outfitters inside the Lee County Manatee Park.
View ArticlePeak shipping season in full swing for SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida postal customers can expect long lines as carriers work to get online purchases, cards, letters, and packages shipped this holiday season.
View ArticleLee County students boogie at Special Olympics dance
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kids from nine Lee County schools had a ball Monday morning at the second annual Special Olympics Adaptive Recreation Dance.
View ArticleSWFL woman gets refund for leaky fridge
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – After eight attempts to fix her new refrigerator, a homeowner finally got the company to issue a refund check.
View ArticleSpecial needs students find friends through Estero High group
ESTERO, Fla. — Two brothers who attend Estero High School started a chapter of a national organization dedicated to establishing friendships between special needs children and other students.
View ArticleProcrastinators slow to embrace holiday shopping across SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The holiday season is in full swing, but some residents are in no hurry to get their shopping done..
View ArticleDonated dog uplifts ailing North Fort Myers man
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A free puppy is helping a sick man in more ways than one..
View ArticleFort Myers man sentenced in federal credit card case
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man was sentenced Monday to three years and nine months in federal prison for credit card fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Justice Department said.
View ArticleStudent injured in Lehigh Senior High brawl
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A huge brawl temporarily put Lehigh Senior High School on lockdown Thursday, parents of students there said. A student was injured, Lee County School District spokesperson Lauren...
View ArticleAnswers elusive after Edison Mall chaos
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police didn’t give any more clues Thursday about precisely what sparked a panicked Wednesday night scene at the Edison Mall, which was on lockdown after several shoppers reported...
View ArticleExperts determine best charities for donations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CONSUMER REPORTS) — ‘Tis the season for giving, including to charities. Donations in December are almost twice as high than any other month, the Giving USA Foundation reported. But is...
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