The MLB Draft is taking place this weekend with several players from Southwest Florida expected to be selected. FGCU pitcher Evan Dempsey is a top prospect after being named the ASUN Conference's ...

While El Niño is a benefit during hurricane season, it can mean a cooler, stormier and more tumultuous winter for Florida.

It's sizzling in Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida right now, but what is the record high temperature and when was it ...

Lee County voters have until July 20 to register for the upcoming primary election. Here is what you need to know.

Lee County School Board candidates take part in a forum on the FGCU campus on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The event was moderated ...

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin at 6:53 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. This warning applies to Lee County. Meteorologists warn of winds as ...

Cape Coral police arrested a local reforestation advocate for allegedly damaging and stealing reelection signs for Mayor John Gunter. Russell James Ringland, 58, was charged with criminal mischief ...

A GoFundMe set up to support the 2-year-old girl's family states the babysitter's father won't be charged after child ...

The Cape Coral, Florida community raised the state's tallest flagpole at 250 feet. It displays a giant American flag ...

Fort Myers Book Cafe opened June 18 - Lee & Albert Lozano's Mon-Sat haven: used books & coffee. Diamond Walker. More Videos ...

Allegiant Air is adding nearly 30 new and returning seasonal flights to Florida airports in late 2026. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) will gain two new Allegiant routes to Wisconsin and ...

On Lee County's Captiva Island, new beachfront luxury housing is emerging after decades without it. Gianna Montesano. More ...