A measure of Harvie Heitman’s life was reaction to his death. News of his passing in 1922 at 49 was announced across the top ...

A dazzling gem of Florida’s Gulf coast, Fort Myers is bursting with energy, flavour, and creativity this summer. From the ...

Fort Myers Fire Marshall Rick Reynolds warns of deadly fireworks dangers ahead of July 4, sharing a tragic story of a child's ...

This event is more than just a competitive spectacle; it's a fundraiser for Family Initiative, an organization dedicated to ...

Fort Myers, Florida, is a unique destination where the seasons are defined by the wildlife in residence at the mangroves of ...

The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization is conducting a study for a new shared-use path in Fort Myers and North ...

Here are our top things to do this week in SWFL, including a rock legend and 4th of July fireworks. See what made our list.

And just like that, longtime downtown Fort Myers staple Joe’s Crab Shack is gone. For more than two decades, this casual waterfront joint served buckets of crab and stuffed shrimp to seafood fans ...

Downtown Fort Myers St. Patrick’s Day Block Party The annual downtown Fort Myers block party features live bands, beer, Irish-themed food specials at downtown restaurants, a petting zoo, a Kids ...

But the biggest draw is always the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade, which attracts thousands of spectators to downtown Fort Myers every year. Crowd estimates go as high as about 200,000.

Escondido Lounge is set to open Nov. 20, 2024, in downtown Fort Myers.© Robyn George / The News-Press Foodie news: Restaurant openings, closings and a pizza we love to gobble up in Cape Coral ...

You could say nature is healing in Fort Myers, two years after being so cruel to it. Hurricane Ian stripped the life and soul from much of southwest Florida overnight, and suddenly made this calm ...