Recent Powerball drawings produced 2 Florida winners: Tickets worth $1 million came from a Circle K and Racetrac. Circle K, 1026 Walt Williams Road, Lakeland, Florida, sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 ...

The 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship will take place on Fort Myers Beach from November 19-23. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes & Sand: Sculpting the American Story," celebrating ...

The South Fort Myers High School football team defeated Cape Coral 47-35 in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

Andre Moss, Fred Jackson and Tihiem Hutchins caught two touchdown passes each in the Tigers' 50-29 win against the Raiders on ...

Amanda Cochran is running for the Lee County District 5 commission seat against incumbent Trish Petrosky. Cochran advocates for controlled growth, ensuring new development pays for its own ...

Over 120,000 Flock cameras, which use AI to capture vehicle details, have been installed across the U.S. Flock Safety has introduced new safeguards to address privacy concerns and potential misuse by ...

A groundbreaking ceremony is set for August 21 to begin rebuilding the Fort Myers Beach pier. The original pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. The new pier will be longer and ...

The News-Press and Naples Daily News will provide complete coverage of the Southwest Florida high school football season. This serves as your central hub for all football content, including schedules, ...

Two teenagers have been charged for a shooting that broke out during a house party at a Lehigh Acres home.

Deputies arrested a Fort Myers man in connection with a body found partially buried in March. The suspect, Gabriel Carlo Leon Torres, faces charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.

Captiva estate tops Lee County July 2026 sales — sold $10M (listed $11.9M). Bay & Gulf front, private pool.

Incumbent Dist. 5 Commissioner and candidate Trish Petrosky did not respond to News-Press questions about development, ...