1+ week, 2+ day 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…...

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…...

2+ week, 2+ hour 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…...

3+ week, 2+ day 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+ week, 4+ 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+ week, 4+ 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...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (110+ words) Lee County residents came out June 20 to celebrate Juneteenth with dancing, music, food, games and reflection. The Lee County Black History Society describes its annual Juneteenth Celebration as “a powerful day of freedom, culture and community.” The free event is…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (111+ words) A new Florida law bans DEI policies in local government, branding it as malfeasance or misfeasance by elected officials... Not 'No' but 'Not yet' - Fort Myers keeps minority business law - for now Editor's note: This story corrects the name of…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (140+ words) Some fun concerts are heading this summer to the Fort Myers/Naples area. Here are our picks for the best shows to see in Southwest Florida. Best summer concerts in Fort Myers, Naples: Country, rock and more Country stars Brad…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (96+ words) Joshua Cullen, 47, faces charges of abusing a dead human body and neglecting an elder with great bodily harm in his mother's death. North Fort Myers man accused of dumping mom's body in Charlotte County Authorities said an acquaintance forced Joshua…...