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Wildflowerz owner backs out of $7.8M Collier land deal

After more than two years of negotiations, the owner of Wildflowerz Ranch in Immokalee backed out of a deal with Collier County to sell 625 acres of preserve land with a cattle lease and shooting range for $7.8 million. County Manager Amy Patterson made the announcement during the Nov. 10...

Immokalee, FL · 2d
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Fleamasters Flea Market In Fort Myers Draws Weekend Crowds To Hundreds Of Covered Booths

Some shopping trips end with one bag, and some end with a rug, a fishing rod, a new hat and a pair of sunglasses you never planned to buy. In Fort Myers, the second kind of trip happens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A huge covered market there packs in...

Fort Myers, FL · 3d
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Costly ambulance rides lead some Gulf Coast patients to drive themselves to the ER

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rising ambulance costs are causing people on the Gulf Coast to reconsider calling for emergency medical transport, even in potentially life-threatening situations. Matt Ward recently experienced chest tension and feared it might be a heart attack, prompting him to consider calling for an ambulance. "I...

Fort Myers, FL · 13h
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Lee County Clerk of Court opens new office in Lehigh Acres

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee County officials have opened a new clerk of court office in East Lee County, providing residents with convenient access to essential services closer to home. The new office, located inside the East Lee County Government Complex on Homestead Road South, offers most of the...

Lee County, FL · 3d
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Lehigh Acres lot that lost food trucks to zoning rules could become food truck plaza

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A vacant lot on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, once home to food trucks, may soon be transformed into a food truck plaza as developers prepare to meet with county officials next week to present their plans. "Here, in Lehigh, we've had it for four...

Lehigh Acres, FL · 1d

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Historic Tice, Orangewood schools in Lee County could close

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — The School District of Lee County is recommending closing Orangewood Elementary School and Tice Elementary School at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Letters to both school communities said an analysis of district enrollment and facility needs showed each school faced decreasing enrollment...

Lee County, FL · 13h

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Fort Myers Boat Show brings hundreds of boats downtown

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The 54th annual Fort Myers Boat Show is happening through Sunday, Nov. 15, right in downtown Fort Myers. Hundreds of boats have filled the downtown area for the four-day event. Visitors can see fishing boats, center consoles, pontoons and larger vessels, along with boating accessories, from Centennial Park to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center and surrounding downtown streets.

Fort Myers, FL · 12h

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members are set to lose Lee Health in Southwest Florida and M Health Fairview in Minnesota on Jan. 1 unless they switch plans by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who have UnitedHealthcare plans are set to lose two large health systems on Jan. 1, 2027: Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, and M Health Fairview in Minnesota. People in those plans who want to keep seeing the same hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7 to move to a plan that […]

Fort Myers, FL · 36m

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Three companies open their doors for business on B Street

B Street will soon be a hive of activity with more businesses moving into their new spaces throughout the coming months. From innovative eateries and boutiques to a distillery and cigar shop, the new walkable shopping and dining district will offer a creative path for residents, visitors and entrepreneurs in Babcock Ranch. Pop’s Barber Co. gives a modern cut with […] The post Three companies open their doors for business on B Street first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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SWFL families face some of the highest health insurance prices ever seen

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)- Families in Southwest Florida who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are facing steep 2027 premium increases. COVID-era enhanced federal subsidies are no longer being extended, meaning families are left footing a much bigger bill. Tyler McClosky, owner of Rocket Health, helps Southwest Florida residents navigate health insurance options.

Desoto County, FL · 1d

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New Florida affordable housing projects take shape with hefty demand

Southwest Florida is seeing a growing push to create and preserve affordable housing as communities look for ways to help workers, families and longtime residents remain in the region . Last week marked the opening of a 144-unit affordable housing community in Fort Myers, while a new workforce housing development with 15 below-market-rate apartments is scheduled to debut Wednesday on Sanibel. Housing preservation organizations are also expanding locally in an effort to help existing homeowners stay in their homes. The projects come as national data continues to show housing affordability pressures making homeownership harder to achieve for many Americans. Rising home prices, elevated mortgage rates and a limited supply of attainable housing have pushed many would-be buyers to the sidelines. The local activity mirrors concerns outlined in last week's new National Association of Realtors' 2026 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which found first-time purchasers remain historically underrepresented in the housing market and continue to enter homeownership later in life. Here's what to know. What new affordable housing opened in Southwest Florida last week? While affordability concerns persist nationwide, several Southwest Florida projects are aimed at increasing housing opportunities for workers and lower-income residents. Thursday brought the official opening of

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Gulf Coast consignment stores see surge as shoppers seek economic ease

NAPLES, Fla. — Consignment stores in Fort Myers and Naples are seeing more customers turning to second-hand shopping and selling to manage financial pressures amid rising costs. "The customers that bring things into consign with us are looking to get a little extra money," said Jennifer Johnson, owner of...

Naples, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers American Legion Post 192 works to save historic Dunbar home

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—American Legion Post 192 honored veterans on Veterans Day while working to preserve its historic place in the Dunbar community. Veterans and community members gathered for prayer, recognition, honor and reflection on military service. Red, white and blue filled the post during the observance. The post...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Men’s Golf adds five in 2027 signing class

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team and head coach Lee McCoy have announced a five-member signing class: Cornelius Farhang, Chase Larson, Ludwig Libera, Ranveer Mitroo and Nico Muellner. The signees come from five countries: Austria, India, Norway, Sweden and the United States. The class is headlined by Austria's Muellner, who is currently ranked No. 316 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

Fort Myers, FL · 1d