Fort Myers Governor's Plan For Reopening State

Governor Ron DeSantis presented this slideshow to reopen the State of Florida (Click on picture or text link to view).

Fort Myers City Seeks Input On Bicycle And Pedestrian Master Plan Update

The 2020 updated plan will provide improved mobility and further connectivity, leading to a more robust bicycle pedestrian network.

Lee County Girl Scout Volunteers Honored

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is celebrating the achievements of two volunteers from Lee County

The Flanzer Trust and JFCS offer COVID-19 matching funds program

Partnership will help raise funds to provide additional community outreach support services to Gulf Coast communities

Making Social Connections Will be Easy at Siena Lakes

Siena Lakes in North Naples will offer a wealth of opportunities for residents to live a social and active lifestyle

Girl Scout Cookie booths open February 14

Cookie sales begin just in time for Valentine's Day

Eagle Cam: Watch Live Video Of Eagle Hatch, Join Newborn Sibling

Watch the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam livestream as two eagle eggs hatch. One eaglet is feeding, while the second egg has yet to hatch.

Tracy Mcmillion Promoted To Fort Myers Fire Chief

Interim Fire Chief Tracy McMillion has been promoted to chief of the Fort Myers Fire Department.

Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up To $15.50 An Hour Open In Lee County

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Lee County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

Fort Myers Hosts Ward 4 Community Meeting Takes Place On December 19

Fort Myers City Councilman Kevin Anderson will host a Ward 4 Community Meeting on Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Video: With Contagious Laughter, Woman Tells Of 'Magical' Hug

A stranger in the Wawa convenience store parking lot in Fort Myers, Florida, was minding his own business when a woman suddenly hugged him.

Achieva Credit Union is matching Salvation Army donations

Lee County branches will match for “red kettle” contributions will be up to $5,000, which would fill more than 350 food pantry orders

Fort Myers To Host Ward 6 Community Meeting

Fort Myers City Councilwoman Gaile Anthony will host a Ward 6 Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m.

More than 200 Guests Attend Fall Festival at Siena Lakes

Distinctive senior living community currently under construction in North Naples, Florida

Fort Myer's Ward 2 Community Meeting Takes Place On November 7

The meeting will open with introductions, followed by city department updates.

Fort Myer's Ward 1 Community Meeting On 10/29

The meeting will conclude with a session for questions, comments, and concerns.

Ft. Myers Named #1 Best Place To Retire In The US

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Fort Myers as the #1 best place to retire.

Halloween 2019: How To Avoid Sexual Predators Near Fort Myers

You may want to consider your child's route for traffic, sidewalks, street lights and possibly even sexual offenders and predators.

Fort Myers Diversity Committee Discusses Human Trafficking

The meeting takes place on Tuesday, October 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Collaboratory.

Mayor Henderson To Have Head Shaved By Pediatric Cancer Patient

This second annual event takes place on Friday, September 27 in the main atrium of Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Diversity And Inclusion Advisory Committee To Discuss Human Trafficking Issues At Next Meeting

The Mayor’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is hosting a community gathering focused on eliminating human trafficking.

Ft. Myers Declares State Of Local Emergency

Fort Myers Mayor Randall P. Henderson and city council members have declared a state of local emergency for the City of Fort Myers.

Fort Myers Named 2019’s 8th Best City To Retire In Florida

The personal finance outlet WalletHub.com has named Fort Myers as 2019’s 8th best city to retire in Florida.

STARS Building Closed To Public During Construction August 5-11

The Dr. Ann Murphy Knight STARS Complex, located at the 2980 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, will be closed to the public from Monday...

Fort Myers Diversity & Inclusion Committee Hosts Discussion

The newly-formed committee will host the discussion on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Collaboratory.

New Diversity InclusionCommittee Hosts Conversation On Growth

The newly-formed Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will host a community conversation on the planned growth of Fort Myers.

City & Local Organizations Sponsoring Back To School Events

Two local organizations are hosting back to school events in partnership with the City of Fort Myers.

Volunteer Puppy Raiser; National Softball Champs; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Easter Basket Redefined; 2nd CSI Summer Camp Set; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Milestones for Girls on the Run Southwest Florida

More than 1,000 participants help raise $10,200 for non-profit organization at UnitedHealthcare Girls on the Run 5K

JFCS of the Suncoast Kicks Off Project of Unity Program

Dedicated to Steve Seidensticker, program aims to bring people of all faiths together to promote unity along the Gulf Coast

Red Tide Support: JFCS sets up emergency fun

Through its Building Strong Families Program, the non-profit agency hopes to increase support to people who have loss work due to Red Tide

Back-to-School Season: Not Just for Kids

Seniors can benefit from the renewed sense of energy that comes from learning something new or helping and spending time with young people

JFCS and SMH celebrate cancer support program anniversary

Partnership provides free classes to people and family members dealing with cancer

Happy Mother’s Day From Kelly

“Thank you for your protection, your patience and your love.”

Lee County Residents Eligible For Temporary Roof Coverings

Operation Blue Roof provides the temporary roof coverings through FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

'We Dodged A Bullet': Punta Gorda Woman Waited Out Hurricane Irma In Marina High-Rise

"Fear of the unknown": Burnt Store resident tells us why she stayed in a mandatory evacuation area and compares Irma to Hurricane Charley.

Irma: Road Closures In Southwest Florida

Hurricane Irma's destruction closed several roads in southwest Florida. Here's a list of closures.