Lifestyle
Best SW Florida reader photos include Ding Darling, Six-Mile Cypress
Readers share stunning images of natural wonders in the region
Dog Gets Her First-Ever Report Card, Leaving Owner Baffled
Trish Doller's Border collie mix, Talaria, showed a very different personality at the boarding facility.
Edison Fest 2026 events: Ultimate guide to parades, car shows and more
The 88th-annual Edison Festival of Light in Fort Myers offers almost three weeks of fun, including car shows, a garden festival, a sing-along concert, a 5K race and a pet parade.
Crime
Gang Member Convicted for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking in Florida Prison Operation
Franklin Guillen Lara faces up to 120 years in prison for his role in the prison-based drug network.
Two Florida Men Charged for Midnight Aquarium Break-In, Killing Protected Tarpon
Security footage captured the suspects illegally fishing and removing a large tarpon from the aquarium's private lagoon.
Man charged in mother's shooting death in North Fort Myers receives over $1 million bond
The suspect has a criminal history that legally prohibits him from possessing firearms, prosecutors say.
Sports
Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony to Play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Anthony will join a star-studded outfield that includes Yankees' Aaron Judge and Twins' Byron Buxton.
Mizzou Baseball Opens Season with Series Against Mount St. Mary's in Florida
The Tigers begin their 2026 campaign with a three-game neutral-site series in Fort Myers.
Twins Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training
Updates from the first day of Twins spring training in Fort Myers, Florida
Politics
Florida Everglades Detention Center Accused of Punishing Detainees Seeking Legal Help
Detainees say they faced retaliation for trying to contact attorneys, including having monitored calls dropped.
Detainees to Testify About Legal Access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Federal judge to consider whether detainees have sufficient access to legal system at Florida immigration detention center.
Detainees to Testify About Legal Access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Federal judge considers whether detainees at state-run immigration facility are getting sufficient access to legal system.
Health
NeoGenomics Launches PanTracer Pro for Solid Tumor Therapy Selection
New comprehensive genomic profiling solution aims to help clinicians make informed decisions faster for advanced-stage cancer patients.
Doctors Encourage Patients to Self-Screen for Sleep Issues
Sleep diaries and online tools can help identify sleep disorders early on.
Fort Myers to Host Human Pink Ribbon Event
Bell Tower shopping center to raise money and awareness for breast cancer
