Most major grocery stores will be open on the Fourth of July, though some will have modified hours. Costco is the only major retailer listed that will be closed for the holiday. It is recommended to ...

Whataburger is opening its first Southwest Florida location in south Fort Myers shortly after Labor Day. A second location is planned for Estero in late fall or early winter of this year. The ...

An EF-0 tornado with 85 mph winds touched down in North Fort Myers. The National Weather Service noted that such weak, brief tornadoes are difficult to predict. It may have been the weakest kind of ...

More than 50 new restaurants, bars, and coffee shops have opened in Lee County since the start of 2026. Featured establishments include Vybe, Wichcraft, Aqua, Bimini Basin Seafood, and Fort Myers ...

Southwest Florida high school boys basketball teams haven't had much luck winning state championships. Only one squad from Lee and Collier counties, Fort Myers in 2010, has ever claimed the ultimate ...

Former President Theodore Roosevelt visited Southwest Florida in 1917, drawn by the area's scenic views and sport fishing. Roosevelt's visit left a lasting mark, with landmarks like the Roosevelt ...

It's America's big 250th anniversary. And people are celebrating with 4th of July fireworks and events all over Lee County.

Once again, Breeze Airways is spreading its wings at Southwest Florida International Airport. On June 24, the low-cost ...

An insider's look at Florida’s war on invaders: the giant snakes, egg-eating predators and parasites spreading through the ...

Two Democrats head to the primary to contend with Republican Greg Steube and one no‑party candidate in reshaped District 17 ...

The NHL Board of Governors approved the Hoffmann Family, also owners of the Florida Everblades, purchase of the Pittsburgh ...

The latest Florida Statewide Assessment scores for districts and schools around Lee County and the state are in. More than 60% of Florida students met or exceeded grade-level benchmarks on state ...