Crime
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
Lifestyle
Luxury Condo for Rent in Fort Myers, Florida
Newly Renovated 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Condo Near Sanibel and Beaches
Ramon Aparece: Leading Florida's Turf Revolution
Maintaining golf courses in Florida's challenging climate requires innovative sustainability practices.
Vote for the Best Pizza in Lee County in Our Sweet 16 Bracket
Lee County's top pizza places are battling it out in the annual News-Press bracket challenge.
Weather
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
Politics
Federal Judge Orders Improved Attorney Access at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center
Ruling requires state-run facility to provide timely, confidential legal calls and in-person visits for detainees.
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.
Sports
Red Sox Injured Pitchers Take Next Rehab Step Together
Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval to pitch in simulated game as they work back from injuries.
Nike Air Diamond Turf 2 'Royals' Releasing Summer 2026
New colorway pays homage to Deion Sanders' childhood connection to the Kansas City Royals
Ranger Suarez Rocked as Twins Rout Red Sox in Spring Training
Minnesota scores 9 runs in 5th and 6th innings to rally past Boston
