Injured Manatee & Calf Rescued in Florida, Moved to SeaWorld for Rehab
Florida Manatee Rescue Highlights Growing Conservation Challenges
Injured mother manatee and calf rescued in Florida, taken to SeaWorld
Yankees' Spencer Jones Continues Power Display in Spring Training
Weather
Frost Possible in Fort Myers Area, Records Unclear
Temperatures may dip below freezing, but it's uncertain if any records were set.

Deadline Approaching for Hurricane Damage Relief in Lee County
LeeCares program offers aid for homeowners affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Fort Myers Reopens Two Hurricane-Damaged Piers with Enhanced Resilience
The Riverside Pier and Tarpon Street Pier feature new storm-resistant elements and recreational amenities.
Lifestyle
Ronald McDonald House Receives $25,000 Grant
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation supports Southwest Florida charity

New Indoor Action Park Slick City Opens in Fort Myers
The high-speed slides and family-friendly attractions are already drawing big crowds.
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.
Crime
Driver Crashes Into School Bus, Arrested Hours Later for Domestic Battery
Jacob Novak allegedly slammed into a Lee County school bus, then walked home and got into an altercation with his fiancée.

Car Slams Into Florida School Bus
Crash occurs during morning school bus pickup, no students on board
Southwest Florida Task Force Arrests Two in Human Trafficking Operation
State Attorney Amira Fox announces crackdown on child exploitation and trafficking
Travel
Over 25 Flights Canceled at RSW Airport in Fort Myers
Blizzard in Northeast causes disruptions at Southwest Florida International Airport

RSW Airport Undergoes Major Expansion with New Concourse and Temporary TSA Checkpoint
The $1.1 billion project at Southwest Florida International Airport is expected to be completed by December 2027.
Porter Airlines adds new Ottawa-Miami flight route
The Toronto-based airline is expanding its Florida service with nonstop flights between Ottawa and Miami.
Business
Saint Raphael Roofing Becomes Trusted Leader for Residential Roof Repairs in Fort Myers
The company's expertise and customer-first approach have earned it a growing reputation in Southwest Florida.

Saint Raphael Roofing Becomes Trusted Leader for Residential Roof Repairs in Fort Myers
The company's expertise, integrity, and community-focused service set it apart in Southwest Florida's demanding roofing market.
White Castle Launches Automated Slider Kiosk at Fort Myers Airport
New partnership with Just Baked and Evolvending brings hot, ready-to-eat White Castle Sliders to travelers.