Fort Myers Today

Beloved Florida bald eagle presumed dead after going missing

The eagle mom had just welcomed an eaglet with her mate before disappearing.

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.

Charlotte County Detective Honored for Capturing Sex Predator

Detective Don Woelke recognized for second consecutive year for locating and apprehending a sex offender who lured a 13-year-old girl from Texas.

State to Seek Death Penalty in 2023 Lehigh Acres Double Murder

Prosecutors file notice to pursue capital punishment against Yohani Gonzalez de Lazaro, accused of killing two during a home invasion hours before a civil court hearing.

Trooper Michael Diego remembered at Naples funeral

Hundreds gather to honor fallen Florida Highway Patrol officer who died during training

Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Returns to Fort Myers

Annual event promises green drinks, festive fun, and good vibes on March 14th.

Grandparents Delay Retirement to Care for Grandchildren

Many grandparents are taking on more caregiving responsibilities, forcing them to work longer and make financial sacrifices

Mom Turns Grief Into Free Equine Therapy for Veterans

Gail Doxie founded a nonprofit in her late son's name to help military veterans suffering from PTSD after losing him weeks before his 18th birthday.

WMO retires Melissa from list of hurricane names

Molly chosen to replace Melissa on 2026 Atlantic hurricane name list

Partly Cloudy Skies and Scattered Thunderstorms Forecast for Fort Myers

10-day weather outlook for Fort Myers, Florida 33908 with highs, lows, and rain chances

Big Cypress National Preserve Fire Closes Key Florida Road

Firefighters work to contain the blaze as visibility concerns prompt road closure along I-75 corridor

Florida Legislature Passes Election Integrity Overhaul, Sends to Gov. DeSantis

Bill expands citizenship verification, tightens candidate qualifications, and revises voter ID requirements

GOP Candidate Wants to Rename Florida Highway After Trump

Ola Hawatmeh, running in Florida's 19th Congressional District, plans to file legislation to rename I-75 the "President Donald J. Trump Superhighway" if elected.

Florida House Approves New Voting Eligibility Rules

Critics argue the changes create additional hurdles for some voters, calling it a "poll tax by paperwork"