Rep. Adam Botana grew up in Bonita Springs and often volunteers for local Rotary groups, Estero Bay cleanup projects and has helped Florida Gulf Coast University.

Trump’s deportation program has little to do with public safety, everything to do with forestalling when non-Hispanic white population drops below 50% ...

President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena on Friday, Oct. 23. The ...

The FHSAA released the regional playoff brackets on Sunday, Oct. 18, and 13 Southwest Florida teams made the cut.

District 80 stretches from the northwest corner of Lee County at Boca Grande and includes Sanibel Island, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs and Estero.

The Florida Everblades opened their 2026-27 season with a 3-1 win vs. Orlando after raising their 5th Kelly Cup banner to the ...

Each week we take a look at different events, developments and people who have contributed to the history of Southwest ...

President Donald Trump will appear at a rally in Fort Myers Oct. 23, though a venue is not yet announced. The visit has ...

The 23rd Annual Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament returns to Lee County. All proceeds benefit the Christian Life ...

A roundup and what we learned from Collier, Lee and LaBelle football teams from games played Oct. 15-16, 2026 in Fort Myers, ...

President Donald Trump will appear at a midterm rally in Fort Myers Friday Oct. 23. A venue will be announced, according to ...

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