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
Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Loaded Gun as Felon
Faces up to 15 years in federal prison for firearms charge
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.
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
Sports
Trevor Story ready to lead Red Sox after opting to stay in Boston
The veteran shortstop plans to take his game to "another level" after a strong 2025 campaign.
Twins reliever Liam Hendriks hopes to rediscover success in second tour with team
After beating non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hendriks has been derailed by injuries, including a nerve issue that caused numbness.
Twins Pitcher Joe Ryan Focused on Newborn, WBC Prep in Offseason
Ryan overcame trade deadline rumors to have a strong 2026 season start for Minnesota
