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Fort Myers Beach projects include new resort, pier, bridge and more
1+ week, 1+ day ago (885+ words) Building officially begins July 6 on the latest endeavor making a comeback on Southwest Florida's Fort Myers Beach after the devastation from 2022's Hurricane Ian. The Times Square site that once held the vintage Top O'Mast, and later a pair of…...
Hammer killing suspect charged in second Fort Myers woman's death
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (75+ words) The man accused of killing a woman with a hammer has been newly accused of strangling a 28-year-old missing woman to death months prior. Hammer killing suspect charged in second Fort Myers woman's death A homeless man facing the death…...
DeSantis vetoes Fort Myers fire station, Lee County bike path funding
1+ week, 5+ day ago (57+ words) Projects across Lee County and Fort Myers totaled $12 million in state budget funds. Gov. DeSantis vetoed $3.25 million in requests. DeSantis vetoes Fort Myers fire station, Lee County bike path funding Gov. Ron DeSantis ran his veto pen through a handful…...
Where to see 4th of July fireworks in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, SW FL
2+ week, 5+ day ago (575+ words) It's a huge milestone for the United States — a Democratic experiment 250 years in the making. And people are celebrating that anniversary all over the United States, including many events happening in Lee County. Of course, there will be fireworks on…...
Avelo Airlines launching service to Texas, including from Fort Myers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (369+ words) Craving a visit to the Lone Star State? Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of commercial air service at McKinney National Airport (DTX) in North Texas, with nonstop flights to and from four Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers…...
Fort Myers Beach Pier finally gets permit - more repairs coming
1+ week, 6+ day ago (83+ words) Almost four years later Lee County finally got a permit to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach pier. The new pier will be longer and wider than the old one. Fort Myers Beach Pier finally gets permit - more repairs coming It…...
Avelo Airlines adds new flight out of RSW in Fort Myers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) Avelo Airlines announced four new nonstop routes from Central Florida airports, with one from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. Three routes connect to the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, North Carolina, and one route connects to the…...
Naples, Fort Myers McDonald's employees to attend World Cup
3+ week, 5+ day ago (645+ words) Louis Marston, a long-time soccer fan, had one word to describe his first reaction to finding out he was going to the World Cup: “Shock.” He was looking at World Cup tickets for him and his 14-year-old son, David, in…...
Man accused in brutal Fort Myers clerk beating could face death penalty
3+ week, 4+ day ago (94+ words) The state has filed two separate notices of intent to seek death against a transient man accused in the brutal murder of a Fort Myers store clerk. Man accused in brutal Fort Myers clerk beating could face death penalty Each…...
15 best Amazon deals on laser tape measures, garden hoses, more
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Looking for the best Amazon deals right now? This shopping guide highlights editor-found discounts across the most-shopped categories at Amazon, including electronics, home, kitchen, beauty, fashion and beyond so you can save money any day of the year on the…...