8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (638+ words) The 52nd annual City of Palms Classic delivered yet another series of memorable moments at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers. Here's a recap of some highlights from the tournament, which saw a longtime mainstay finally win its first championship....

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (252+ words) Southwest Florida foodies and fans of celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan were buzzing about her recent visit to St. Charles Yacht Club in Fort Myers. Chauhan was born in India and graduated with high honors from The Culinary Institute of America…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (121+ words) The man who brought the Red Sox to town 33 years ago says it's time for Fort Myers to cut its losses and tear City of Palms Park down. Former Fort Myers mayor: Time to say good-bye to City of Palms…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (383+ words) Alice Cooper apparently got around while he visited Southwest Florida for his May 5 show in Fort Myers. The News-Press reported May 6 on Cooper's May 5 visit to Edison Mall and new vintage market Old Town New Market Central. Since then, readers…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (323+ words) Jesse Jackson visited Fort Myers 40 years ago, telling residents they needed to stop complaining and vote to change government. Jackson ― who died Feb. 17 at age 84 ― visited Fort Myers from Oct. 22-23, 1986. "You've got to learn to fight effectively," Jackson told residents…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (85+ words) The platform known as FishingBooker gave 16 Collier County guides a 2026 Angler's Choice Award for outstanding service, reliability and customer service. Booking app highlights talents of Naples, Fort Myers fishing guides Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World, and Naples…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (402+ words) She’s already a world-famous pop star, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Now Rihanna has another title to add to that long list of accomplishments: Edison Achievement Award winner. The Barbados-born superstar will officially receive the annual innovation award this Thursday, April…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) José Alberto Suárez, a seasoned media executive who oversaw Telemundo operations in Fort Myers and Southwest Florida, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, in a helicopter crash in a remote region of northern Kenya. The 55-year-old served as the president and general…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (198+ words) Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including Charlie’s ComicCon with Nintendo Switch star Kevin Afghani, the new voice of Mario, Luigi and other videogame characters. Plus a look at what’s ahead in January. To submit…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (304+ words) The Fort Myers Beach Town Council appointed resident John McLean to fill a vacant council seat on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Involved in the community, McLean has been serving on the Town’s Local Planning Agency and will be resigning from the board…...