Edison Parade 2026: What You Need to Know About the Fort Myers Event
The annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns to downtown Fort Myers on February 21, 2026.
Twins Pitcher Pablo Lopez Suffers Torn Elbow Ligament
Twins' Pablo López to Undergo Surgery After Significant UCL Tear
Lifestyle
Fort Myers Soup Kitchen Benefit supports hunger relief in SW Florida
Annual event organized by Community Cooperative raises funds to fight food insecurity.

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.
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.
Sports
Roman Anthony makes Team USA WBC roster, Jarren Duran addresses trade rumors
The 21-year-old Red Sox prospect will be the youngest player on the Team USA roster, while Duran says he never pays attention to trade speculation.

Twins' Ace Pablo Lopez Exits Spring Training with Elbow Soreness
Injury concerns arise as Lopez was set to pitch for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic.
New Twins Owner Sets High Expectations for 2026 Season
Tom Pohlad says the team 'has to believe in what we're doing' ahead of Spring Training
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