Gov. Ron DeSantis held two roundtables on Wednesday, including one in Fort Myers, speaking to the need for strong legislation when it comes to immigrant enforcement in Florida. The roundtable discussions were held with law enforcement officials and Floridians impacted by illegal immigration. Together, they discussed what they say is the “urgent need” for the […]

David and Ellen Lane, along with partners Amber and Mike Brady, took over ownership of Miceli’s on June 28, 2023, and opened on July 3. Lane said the only issue they’ve had, so far, is that once people found out the restaurant was under new ownership, they assumed there were going to be a vast amount of changes.

4 days ago · News, Sports, Jobs. Church to host Valentine’s Day concert of love songs February 7, 2025 4 min read. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air, and one of the best ways to show a loved one you care is through song.

All the hurricanes Mother Nature could muster have not kept Pine Islander Kimberly Franklin from being resilient. With two small children (Emmitt and Marlie) who attend Pine Island Elementary, she has had to hold her life together, in spite of all the weather and storms. She has been in the business of beauty for 24 […]

Several cold fronts brought windy days and a drop in water temperature for the week. Anglers reported water temperatures as low as the upper 50s with low 60s common inshore. Not the best week for fishing. However, hardcore fishermen fish no matter the conditions and actually turned in respectable catches. Sheepshead were reported around the […]

3 days ago · It leaves a hole in our hearts at Crime Stoppers every time we hear another case where a teen has been shot and killed. We know that there is a wealth of information being shared amongst young people about who has guns, and where they’re getting them, but that information isn’t always getting to law enforcement until it’s too late.

Jan 14, 2025 · Mike Shevlin has been running the Kiwanis Club Junior Olympics event for a long time. This Saturday marks the 44th year of the local competition for kids from kindergarten through the fifth grade. Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Phillips Park ball field at The Center, island youngsters will do their best to compete in […]

6 days ago · The School District of Lee County’s weapons detection system is reducing arrests, civil citations and notices to appear the Lee County School Board was told Tuesday. Security and Fleet Operations Chief Dave Newlan said there have been questions around OPEN GATE and whether it has reduced law enforcement incidents. In 2023 there were 604 total […]

The Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild will present its annual exhibit for 2025, “Expressions,” a captivating exhibition showcasing the fusion of traditional and contemporary fine craft, now until Feb. 27 at the Cape Coral Art Center at 4533 Coronado Parkway. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

Due to the upcoming expected cold weather, The Salvation Army of Fort Myers is opening its Center of Hope at 2400 Edison Ave. as a temporary warming station and shelter in coordination with Lee County partner agencies. “With cold weather settling in, The Salvation Army is working collaboratively with Lee County Emergency Management, the Lee […]