1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (32+ words) The News-Press Lakes Park splash pads in Fort Myers are back after being destroyed in Hurricane Ian...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (71+ words) A Fort Myers woman was shot and killed by her recent ex-boyfriend days after their breakup. Willian Rosa Do’Amaral admitted to police that he followed the victim, waited for her other ex-boyfriend to... Boyfriend admits killing woman in Fort Myers…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (115+ words) A Fort Myers man is accused of killing his mother and setting her body on fire in their home. A friend said George Beemer admitted crime, then called 911 after seeing smoke at the residence. The... Deputies: Fort Myers man admits…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (107+ words) A shooting suspect is in custody after the Fort Myers Police Department announced a death investigation on Monday morning. At least one person was killed in a shooting at the Village Creek apartment... Suspect in custody after fatal shooting at…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (173+ words) The 51-year-old man killed by lightning strike at Fort Myers beach July 3 has been identified as Viktar Kiryk. Kiryk was in the water with three family members when lightning struck, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said in a social media…...

1+ mon, 4+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (118+ words) Looking for some fun this July? Here are our top picks for the best concerts, shows, festivals and other events happening in Lee County... Best concerts, things to do this July in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs Southwest Florida celebrates America's…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (182+ words) A large bear paid a visit to a Fort Myers neighborhood Friday night, June 19. Fort Myers Police Department officers responded to reports of the black bear spotted in the Evans Avenue area. The police department advised residents to keep their…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (80+ words) Fort Myers passed on a Pride Month resolution, fearing state blowback. Lee County takes a different tack, proclaiming Faith, Family & Responsible Fatherhood Month... Fort Myers council passes on Pride Month, Lee County take a different approach Fort Myers City Council…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (33+ words) Fort Myers Councilwoman Diana Giraldo, disappointed that council disregarded Pride Month, blasts council for not standing up to state of Florida... Fort Myers Councilwoman Diana Giraldo peeved at lack of Pride Month recognition...