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Pat Chambers signs four-star recruit, Indiana state champion to NLI

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Even on game days, Pat Chambers is improving his team. Just hours before his Eagles hosts FIU, Chambers announced that Indiana state champion guard and Indiana Mr. Basketball candidate Cooper Zachary to a National Letter of Intent with Florida Gulf Coast. Zachary, a four-star prospect...

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North Fort Myers Fights To Save Civic Center As Lee County Eyes $109M Budget Hole

North Fort Myers residents are speaking out against the possible permanent closure of the Lee County Civic Center, a decades-old gathering spot now caught in the middle of a budget crunch tied to Amendment 3. The venue, which has hosted everything from concerts to the county fair since 1978, could be shuttered as commissioners look for ways to close a massive property-tax revenue gap.

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Shoe drive to support local students

The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is accepting new unwrapped shoes for the holidays, with the goal of collecting enough to donate 600 pairs to local elementary students. The fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of J.R. Jones, whose life continues to inspire a mission of helping children and families in the community.

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Avelo Opens McKinney Base With Fort Myers Flight

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Avelo Airlines (XP) opened its McKinney National Airport (DTX) base on November 11, with a Fort Myers departure marking the start of commercial airline service and the opening of the airport's passenger terminal. The airline says the inaugural departed at 09:00 local time for Southwest Florida...

Mckinney, TX · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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 […]

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Queen tribute band kicks off river concert season at the Ford and Edison Winter Estates

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Does your Friday night need a little Radio Ga Ga?. The Ford and Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers is kicking off its river concert season Friday with a performance by The Almighty Queen, a Queen tribute band. Gates open at 6 p.m., the stage...

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Coolest air of the season so far! Afternoon temperatures in the 60s today

We are waking up to a fall-like chill in the air on the Gulf Coast. Thanks to this week's cold front, most of us will wake up to the 50s for the first time this season. The last time the mercury dropped to the 50s in Fort Myers was back in April. This morning's chill may be a refreshing shock to the system.

Fort Myers, FL · 20h

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Unharmed Pilot Airlifted Out of Estero Bay Preserve After Emergency Landing

Rescuers airlifted a small plane pilot to safety Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, after he pulled off an emergency landing deep in Estero Bay Preserve. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says deputies rushed out a little after 1 p.m., only to find the floatplane stopped in the middle of a landlocked stretch, impossible to reach by road or water.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral Community Fridge Faces $150 Daily Fines Over Enclosure Delay

A free community fridge that has fed hungry neighbors outside Lee County Plumbing and Supply in Cape Coral for more than five years could soon face $150-a-day fines, and its owner says the refrigerators may have to be hauled away entirely if the city doesn't sign off on a proposed enclosure by Nov. 15.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Help shape Fort Myers through online survey

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The city of Fort Myers is asking the public to help shape the future of downtown streets. The city, the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization and their partners are studying improvements along First Street and Second Street/Seaboard Street from Fowler Street to the intersection of First Street and Seaboard Street. Following the 2023 two-way conversion, the city said it was exploring long-term changes to make the corridor safer and more accessible for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users.

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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.

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Next week at The Buck | Nov. 18-24

The entertainment schedule for The Buck from Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. Backyard Bluesfest with Gabe Stillman, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, and The Steepwater Band. • Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 7 p.m. In The Backyard. Admission: $20 (Advance) and $25 (Day of Show) Advance...

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Nationwide Microsoft outage affects local businesses

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — A global Microsoft outage is causing headaches for millions of people, disrupting Outlook and other Microsoft 365 services. The technical issues are being addressed, but local businesses are still dealing with the aftermath. “Microsoft has servers all around the planet, they have half a...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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LIVE SW FL high school football: Lee, Collier region quarterfinal scores

And now the fun really begins. Southwest Florida had 12 teams make the FHSAA football postseason. Now let's see who can go the furthest and maybe finish the year hoisting a trophy. Follow our area teams in Week 1 of the playoffs with our scoreboard below as we keep you updated on all these regional quarterfinal matchups. Stream FHSAA football playoff games on NFHS Network You can read our previews for this week's games BY CLICKING HERE . See all our 2026 high school football coverage up to this point BY CLICKING HERE . .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: LIVE SW FL high school football: Lee, Collier region quarterfinal scores Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.

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The Key West Citizen

Vikings overwhelm Conchs in opening round of playoffs

Closing out a third consecutive playoff season, the Key West High football team ran into a Bishop Verot that proved every bit as formidable as its reputation, as the Vikings scored touchdowns on their first seven offensive possessions, building an insurmountable lead before rolling to a 47-7 victory versus the Conchs in an FHSAA Region 4-3A quarterfinal on Friday, Nov. 13, in Fort Myers. Bishop Verot’s balanced, no-huddle attack kept Key West on its heels throughout the night as the Vikings quarterback completed all nine of his passes for 138 yards and a touchdown, while the ground attack powered the victory with four rushing touchdowns. The Conchs (4-7 overall) had an opportunity to make the game competitive early, putting together a promising drive after falling behind 14-0. A 36-yard run helped move Key West inside Bishop Verot’s 30-yard line, but a fumble ended the possession without points. The missed opportunity quickly became a turning point. Bishop Verot answered with another touchdown, then recovered an onside kick and scored again, turning what could have been a 14-7 game into a 28-0 deficit in a matter of possessions. The Vikings continued to dictate the pace, executing their no-huddle offense while finding success

Key West, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers parents shocked Tice and Orangewood elementary could close

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The district said declining enrollment and high operating costs drove the proposal to close Tice and Orangewood elementary schools. Many parents said they found out through social media before the district announced it. "It was a shock, and it's heartbreaking because us who do...

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Coldest air of the season expected Saturday night for the Gulf Coast

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect a chilly night across the Gulf Coast, as lows dip below the 50-degree mark for some communities. The coldest air of the season has made its way down the state, bringing widespread 50s and 40s. No rain is expected. Tomorrow will be a chilly...

Fort Myers, FL · 9h

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Northstar’s AI boom takes it from Naples to the Pentagon

A LinkedIn post about a new type of luxury home led a Bonita Springs-based construction company on an AI-fueled, exponential growth journey, mass-producing what looks like the love child of a Yeti cooler and a shipping container. Northstar Technologies, an offshoot of a 26-year-old construction company, originated in Naples in...

Naples, FL · 2d

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