Fort Myers News

Clarksville, TN - Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school is sad to announce the resignation of Mike Marciano, Head of Upper School and Assistant Football Coach.

Crime statistics released Friday by Sheriff Kevin Rambosk show an overall 4.8 percent crime increase in 2011 compared to 2010, numbers that some officials and community members are blaming on the economy as well as opportunity.

Q: Is ageratum a native? If not, is it invasive? I recently purchased some tropical sage and this flower has sprouted from within it.

Seven pedestrians were hit and killed by cars so far in 2012. Five of them happened in just over a week.

A new survey finds adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have been the hardest hit by the weak economy.

Ms. Voyer was SURPRISED with a visit this morning at her school. Cypress Lake Middle in Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla.- A 30-year-old Fort Myers man was arrested after dumping a 50-year-old disabled man out of his wheelchair.

Fourteen hospitals in seven states, including Florida, have agreed to pay the United States more than $12 million to settle allegations that the health care facilities submitted false claims to Medicare.

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Get out and walk or ride for the sake of babies! Baby Basics of Collier County will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday.

Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd says he probably pitched under the influence of cocaine "at every ballpark" during his 10-year career.

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A poisonous predator invasion in the Gulf of Mexico. The lionfish is showing up offshore and it could be cause for concern for other fish in the food chain.

Second Annual Pirate Fest: These three weekend events benefit the Pine Island charity From Our Hearts, which helps people get breast cancer care.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Authorities are looking for a man who's cashing in on a tax fraud scheme.

A vehicle crash is causing road blockage on State Route 80 at the intersection with Louise Street in Fort Myers.

The beach may be the first hot spot that comes to mind when you think of our area, but Southwest... On March 24, the Tampa Bay Rays and Moffitt Cancer Center are coming to Fort Myers at Hammond Stadium for the fifth annual Spring Swing-Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour.

Just as Miami has descended to the status of Most Miserable City in America according to Forbes magazine, five Florida cities have found their way onto a list of the 10 Trashiest Spring Break Destinations in America.

Top officials from two counties blasted the Florida Department of Transportation and its consultants for barring use of fiber optic lines it will install along I-75, urging the FDOT to join the 21st Century to save money and seize opportunities to "piggy-back," or plant parallel fiber for cities, counties and towns along the way.

Florida Governor Rick Scott has reassigned the case of accused Dunbar Florida pirate Al Knighten.

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Father Anglim Academy provides a safe, supporting and nurturing educational opportunity for students with learning differences and challenges.

The World War II Wings of Freedom Tour arrived at Page Field Wednesday. Anyone can pay to go up in one of the old planes and tour Fort Myers.