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Dozens of neighbors stranded after flood washes away only road into Lake Placid neighborhood

LAKE PLACID, Fla. - A washed-out private road along Lake Istokpoga has stranded dozens of elderly residents in Highlands County, cutting off land access for emergency vehicles following historic floodwaters. Lake Placid flood emergency. What we know:. Severe flooding washed away the private entrance on Abell Road near Lake Istokpoga,...

Lake Placid, FL · 19h
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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 · 22h
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Fort Myers library becomes refuge for homeless people as living costs rise

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The downtown Fort Myers library is increasingly serving as a haven for people experiencing homelessness, offering free internet access, phone charging stations and air conditioning. Community leaders say homelessness is growing in the city, citing inflation and the high cost of living as key factors....

Fort Myers, FL · 3d
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The News-Press

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Veterans Community Park hosts yard sale in Lehigh Acres

What’s happening: Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres is hosting its Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov 21. Where: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres 33936. When: The yard sale is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily. Cost: Free to attend. Cost: $5 spaces may be purchased by visiting leeparks.org/register or call the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-533-7530. Info: leeparks.org or 239-533-7530 Driving directions: From I-75, take exit 138 and head east on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Turn left onto Lee Boulevard. Turn right onto Homestead Road N. and the park entrance will be on the left. What to expect Clean out closets, garages and homes to turn trash into another person’s treasure. Take advantage of the crowds that a community yard sale can generate or, if you do not have anything to sell, just stop by and shop. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. The price is $5 per space with a maximum of three spaces per person. Bring your own tables, chairs and shade canopies. Setup starts at 7 a.m. and gates open at 8 a.m. Adults must work the tables

Lehigh Acres, FL · 2d

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Fair at Fenway South Returns to Fort Myers With Dinosaurs, Magic and Mixed-Up Prices

The Fair at Fenway South is back at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers for its 12th year, bringing carnival rides, fair food, a petting zoo and even a few dinosaurs to the ballpark grounds through November 22. The fair runs across three weekends — Friday through Sunday on Nov. 6-8, Nov. 13-15 and Nov. 20-22 — giving Southwest Florida families multiple chances to catch the rides, games and live entertainment before it packs up for the year.

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Signs offering cash for diabetes test strips are banned in Lee County, but the sales may be legal

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Nearly 1 in 10 adults in Florida live with diabetes, and signs in Lee County offering cash for diabetic test strips have raised questions about how these businesses operate and whether they are legal. Near Summerlin Road and Cypress Lake Drive in Lee County, bold...

Lee County, FL · 3d

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Cape Coral neighbors want action on home with 23 code cases

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Neighbors on Southwest 13th Avenue said a home covered in code violation signs has brought years of problems to their street. Tom Piatkowski, who lives next door, came to WINK Listens for help after he said he had run out of options. He said overgrown bushes, bees, rodents and a neglected pool affected life at his home.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers old News-Press site gets new name, $24M tax break debate

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—A $367 million redevelopment planned for the old News-Press site in Fort Myers moved forward under the name Midtown Yards. The planned mixed-use project could include a hotel, offices, restaurants, retail and housing. The developer said the Midtown Yards name could still change. Developers applied in...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Veterans Day parades, events in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs

This year's Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and there are many Southwest Florida parades, ceremonies, concerts and other events happening to mark the national holiday. Here are some of the best ways you can celebrate and honor our US military veterans in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and...

Bonita Springs, FL · 1d

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Cape Coral trash deal raises transparency concerns before vote

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—A special Cape Coral City Council meeting on Nov. 18 is drawing questions from neighbors about the city's plan to approve a new garbage collection contract. Outgoing mayor John Gunter scheduled the meeting just hours before newly elected council members will be sworn in. Neighbors told...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

The News-Press

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Best SW Florida reader photos include Bonita Springs, Fort Myers

Do you have a picture from paradise you’d like to share with Tropicalia readers? We’d love to print it. Email photos to tropicalia@news-press.com. Be sure to include your full name, where you took the picture and what kind of camera or phone you used. Get snapping! Note: Photos submitted to Tropicalia are not guaranteed to run. Email your high-resolution photos to tropicalia@news-press.com. Include where the image was captured; what kind of camera you used and a brief description of the subject of your photo. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Best SW Florida reader photos include Bonita Springs, Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Lee County's McGregor Pizza & Deli marks 9 years of serving, supporting local schools

FORT MYERS, Fla. — For some people, a neighborhood restaurant is just a place to grab a bite. For Katie and Nir Marciano, it's a lifelong dream that's become a cornerstone of the community. Jason Drew recently went 'Gulfcoasting' at McGregor Pizza & Deli, where the husband-and-wife team is...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Southwest Florida Veterans Day events

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — Looking for a way to celebrate Veterans day? Southwest Florida has plenty of events to offer. The City of Bonita Springs and the Veterans Advisory Committee invite the public to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The service will be located in downtown Bonita Springs, Liles Hotel Lawn.

Bonita Springs, FL · 22h

Naples Daily News

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Holiday lights in Collier County: Add your display to our 2026 map

Do you have an awesome holiday-light display planned this year? Here's how to let everyone know. Our annual holiday lights map helps people find amazing light displays in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island and the rest of Southwest Florida. And it's easy to add your own home or business: Just go online and fill out a short form that includes your address, the number of lights in your display and a short description. Even better: It's absolutely free. The interactive map will go online in late November. We’ll update it throughout the holiday season so people can use it for a self-guided tour of the region's best and brightest displays. To add your holiday light display, go to news-press.com/holidaylights . The displays can be for businesses, homes or venues. Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. Reach him at 239-335-0368 or crunnells@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Holiday lights in Collier County: Add your display to our 2026 map

Collier County, FL · 2d

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Lehigh Acres gets new clerk's office for East Lee services

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (WINK)—A new Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller office opened this morning on Homestead Road South in Lehigh Acres. The facility sits at just more than 6,000 square feet and county leaders said the space is needed as east Lee County grows. The office serves Lehigh Acres and east Lee County with a one-stop shop for services that range from traffic tickets and evictions to marriage ceremonies.

Lehigh Acres, FL · 19h

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Cape Coral marks Veterans Day

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population was back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade stepping off along Cape Coral Parkway the Saturday before Nov. 11. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was signed and hostilities...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

The Money Overview

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Florida Medicare Advantage enrollees lose 51 plans for 2027, and Lee Health’s UnitedHealthcare contract ends Dec. 31 in Fort Myers and Cape Coral

Florida Medicare Advantage enrollees will have 51 fewer plans to choose from in 2027, with the state’s count falling from 611 to 560, and UnitedHealthcare members in Lee County face a second loss on Dec. 31, when Lee Health’s contracts with the insurer end. The drop is the largest of any state. Medicare’s annual enrollment […] The post Florida Medicare Advantage enrollees lose 51 plans for 2027, and Lee Health’s UnitedHealthcare contract ends Dec. 31 in Fort Myers and Cape Coral appeared first on The Money Overview .

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Coral Lakes residents in Cape Coral worry about health risks from possible waste transfer station

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents of Coral Lakes in Cape Coral are voicing concerns about the potential for a waste transfer station near their homes, citing health risks, dust, noise, and property value impacts. Jaye Press, a stage four lung cancer survivor, said she is worried about the possibility...

Cape Coral, FL · 18h

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A Letter To The Beach Community From Jeff Hauge

After signing an agreement to “voluntarily resign” from his Fort Myers Beach position, former Town of Fort Myers Beach Community Service Director Jeff Hague sent Beach Talk Radio a letter thanking the community. Here’s what Jeff had to say…. To the Town of Fort Myers Beach and...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d

Venice Gondolier

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LETTER: Mike, thanks for keeping your beard

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Charlotte County, FL · 1d