Adriana Deleon’s mom loved traditional English afternoon tea — scones, porcelain cups and all. Why? Deleon has no idea. They lived in Colombia — a place known for coffee, not tea — and her family had ...

The following contains excerpts from a Feb. 23, 2019, article in the News-Press entitled “Remembering the earthquake that rocked South Florida 77 years ago” by Cynthia Williams. The recent earthquake ...

Lightning strikes caused one death and three injuries on Fort Myers Beach, officials said. The Fort Myers Beach Fire District just before 3:15 p.m. July 3 announced that they responded to the 6600 ...

Florida’s tallest free-standing American flagpole now stands 250 feet tall at Bernice Braden Park in Cape Coral ...

The city of Cape Coral hosted its annual Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration on Saturday July 4, 2026.

The city of Cape Coral hosted its annual Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration on Saturday July 4, 2026. The event ...

Because this year is a bit more special than a usual July Fourth, we've compiled a guide to help you plan ahead to enjoy and ...

Projects across Lee County and Fort Myers totaled $12 million in state budget funds. Gov. DeSantis vetoed $3.25 million in ...

The man accused of killing a woman with a hammer has been newly accused of strangling a 28-year-old missing woman to death ...

Plan ahead if you are headed to Fort Myers Beach for the July 4 parade or to watch fireworks. Matanzas Pass Bridge to Fort Myers Beach and Estero Boulevard will be closed at set times during July 4 ...

Who is the best Southwest Florida girls basketball player of the past 25 seasons? Let the debate begin. The News-Press and ...

Floridians looking to add last-minute items to their Fourth of July gatherings today will have plenty of options. See which grocery are open ...