Manatees move through the Orange River in Fort Myers on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Manatees seek the warm waters at Manatee Park ...

A dog died from smoke inhalation after a home became engulfed in flames, leading to the arrest of a Fort Myers woman.

Ultra-low-cost airline Avelo is keeping its Florida flights going this summer by extending its schedule through mid-August.

Multiple homes in Lehigh Acres are at risk as authorities work to contain a brush fire. Residents have been evacuated.

Press, in collaboration with Lee County high school principals and their staffs, are putting outstanding students in the ...

The Mega Millions jackpot sits at $250 million for the drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Check your tickets for the winning numbers!

The owls have an interesting history in the city as they weren't originally found in what is now the city of Cape Coral.

Kai Trump, mom Vanessa, Ivanka and the president attended Miami-Indiana football game. Barron was notably absent. When was ...

A music educator at Estero High School has won the Manilow Music Teacher Award. Barry Manilow will recognize him onstage at ...

A new transportation plan in Lee County could eliminate bus service for nearly 1,000 high school students. The changes, ...

Fort Myers’ 40th annual MLK March drew crowds in cool weather, with an all-day festival at Centennial Park celebrating the ...

Conditions here are unusually dry, and NOAA says nearly all of the occupied parts of Southwest Florida are in a severe drought.