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.
Science
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
Drone pilots guided rescuers to the manatees on the Orange River near Fort Myers.
Over 5,000 Cold-Stunned Iguanas Collected in Florida During Record Freeze
State wildlife agency coordinated efforts to remove invasive green iguanas during two-day exemption period
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.
