2 hrs ago | News Press
Disease grabs hold of popular flower
Judi Miller, an employee of the Driftwood Garden Center in Estero, waters plants on Monday.
6 hrs ago | News Press
Peter Simmons sworn in as Bonita Springs councilman
Peter Simmons was sworn in today as Bonita Springs' newest councilman by Lee County Judge the Hon.
10 hrs ago | Marco Eagle
Deputies: Couple arrested for marijuana after 911 hang-up call
A 911 hang-up call ended with deputies arresting a San Carlos Park couple after finding a bag of marijuana next to an assault rifle, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
14 hrs ago | NBC2 News
Fort Myers man arrested for alleged child abuse
A 23-year-old Fort Myers man was arrested for aggravated child abuse after bringing an infant with suspicious injuries to the Miami Children's Hospital on Thursday.
16 hrs ago | News Press
Cold start for Southwest Florida gives way to warmer week
Bundled up neighbors and part time residents, Cloyce Carlen, right, from Manmee Ohio, and Emmerson Abbot, from Temperance Michigan enjoy a brisk walk on Main Street near Fort Myers Beach on Monday 2/13/2012. Temps were upper 30's and low 40's throughout the region.
20 hrs ago | News Press
Cape Coral rule helps cut false alarms
CAPE CORAL First and second offense: $25 Third and fourth: $50 Fifth and sixth: $100 Seventh and eighth: $200 Ninth and above: $400 FORT MYERS First four offenses: No fine Fifth: $25 Sixth: $25 Seventh: $50 Eighth: $50 Ninth: $75 10th: $100 11th and above: Loss of permit LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE First offense: Fine waived Second: $25 Third: $50 ... (more)
Lee County gets time with Florida lawmakers
More than two dozen business, civic and political leaders from throughout Lee County are heading to Tallahassee this week to tell state legislators what's on their minds and remind them to look after their interests in Southwest Florida.
Numbers hint at Southwest Florida economic recovery
Lee County 2010 - $550.6 million 2011 - $583.8 million Gain - 6 percent Collier County 2010 -$336.8 million 2011- $353.7 million Gain - 5 percent Charlotte County 2010 - $113.7 million 2011 - $115.8 million Gain - 1.8 percent Hendry County 2010 - $15.4 million 2011 - $16.1 million Gain - 4.5 percent Glades County 2010 - $1.5 million 2011 - $1.6 ... (more)
Jeff Ross' 21-foot boat draws 20 inches of water but gets more hang time by comparison on its davit... What: Meeting of the Lee County School District anti-bullying task force Where: Training rooms A and B, outside school board meeting room, school board headquarters, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Southwest Florida chamber connections
Frank Jean, Joann Larkee, and Maria Straitz attended the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce professional networking group event Wednesday.
Volunteers transform lives through literacy
As a volunteer with the Literacy Council, I've gotten to know some of people who have been changed by the power of literacy, and I think their stories are worth sharing.
The Mandolin is the newest model home for Aubuchon Homes. It was built in just 90 days.
Cape parents file suit against s...
A pair of Cape Coral parents are claiming in a lawsuit filed last week that a former elementary teacher physically and mentally abused their autistic child.
Grieving father gets community leaders' support
An Estero father is fighting for change after his daughter was killed while crossing the intersection of US 41 and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard near the Coconut Point Mall last week.
After 15 years, Collier County crime rate climbs
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.
Parker on Politics: Lee County Commissioner Bigelow considers a run for clerk
Lee County Commissioner Brian Bigelow says he's giving 'serious consideration' to running for clerk of court in Lee County, a position left open by Clerk Charlie Green's decision to not seek re-election. Bigelow, a Republican, said if he does run for the clerk's office, which is up for election this fall, he will have to resign from the commission ... (more)
Pedestrians taking unnecessary risks?
Seven pedestrians were hit and killed by cars so far in 2012. Five of them happened in just over a week.
Lee County's Teacher of the Year named
Only one can be crowned teacher of the year. This year, a Fort Myers teacher received the countywide honor for the 2012-2013 school year.
6 arrested in undercover prostitution stings in Lee County
According to Lee arrest reports, the focus of the Bonita Springs operation was aimed at men searching for female prostitutes.
Six arrested in prostitution stings
Lee County deputies conducted two undercover prostitution stings, one in Bonita Springs and one in North Fort Myers.
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