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‘I couldn’t breathe’: Lee County Senior Olympics swimmer recalls near-fatal pneumonia

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rosemary Niedzwiecki, a Lee County resident in her 70s, nearly lost her life to pneumonia earlier this year after trying to push through her symptoms. “I said, I have to fight. I can't give up,” Niedzwiecki recalled. Known for her active lifestyle and competing...

Lee County, FL · 19h

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Bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral undergoing veterinary care at CROW

A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral on Monday is being treated at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island after it is believed to have sustained injuries during a fight with another eagle. The medical team at CROW identified minor scrapes and abrasions on the...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Lee County continues heavy GOP preference - with exceptions

Lee County continued to reliably vote Republican in the November 3 general election. But there were exceptions. For example Precinct 417, which votes at Suarez Hall in Schandler Hall Community Park in Tice, voted for every Democrat on the ballot. One majority-black precinct in Lee County That is no surprise as Precinct 417 is in and of itself an anomaly in Lee County. The precinct has 4,583 active voters. Of those 2,294 are Democrats and 1,199 are registered without party affiliation. Some 870 – just less than 19% – are Republicans. Democrats are a slim majority with 50.05%. Precinct 417 is the only Black-majority precinct in Lee County. There are six majority-Hispanic precincts, all of them in Lehigh Acres. There are also six majority-Democrat precincts out of 99 in Lee County. As of November 9 there are 252,405 registered Republicans in Lee County. There are 111,422 Democrats and 147,069 registered with another party or no party. The difference was glaringly obvious in the two Lee County commission races. Precinct votes all Democrats In District 2, Democrat Elliot Taylor took 76% of the vote over winner Cecil Pendergrass in Precinct 417. No Party Affiliation candidate DeMaria Artis took 68% of the

Lee County, FL · 3d

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Charlotte County OKs $29M Dredging Deal with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Rebuild Manasota Key’s Storm-Battered Shore

Charlotte County commissioners have approved a contract reported at $29 million to pump new sand onto several miles of Gulf beaches battered by a string of hurricanes, with the work targeting Manasota Key and South Beach. The deal cleared the Board of Commissioners as part of its consent agenda at Tuesday’s meeting, with no discussion before the vote.

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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We Call An Exotic Masseuse!

Now, this isn't exactly what you might be thinking. The exotic masseuse we call is actually in the room with us. After some exotic massage road signs started popping up in Cape Coral, we imagined how the calls actually sound!. According to Gulf Coast News, "Bright purple signs featuring a...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Watching What They Do With Your Money

On Tuesday at 1:30 The Lee County Board of Commissioners will host a workshop to discuss Amendment 3. On Election day, voters passed Amendment 3, increasing the Homestead Exemption to$150,000 next year and $250,000 in 2028. Now, your elected officials have to figure out how to fit that reduction in...

Lee County, FL · 14h

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Cape Coral ants and roaches: what the reviews tell me

Top 3Pest control · Cape Coral, FL·Checked Nov 9, 2026. My Treasure Coast house taught me to ask what’s being treated, what gets written down, and what happens if the ants come back. I read the Cape Coral pest-control reviews with those questions in mind, especially the questions worth asking before anyone treats your kitchen.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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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 · 21h

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UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely

UnitedHealthcare sent Lee Health a proposal on Oct. 30 to keep its Medicare Advantage and commercial members in network, and the insurer’s Lee Health notice, updated Nov. 3, says the Lee County system still intends to leave both networks starting Jan. 1, 2027. Across the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System says... The post UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Jim Schwartzel wants highway bypass, VA hospital after District 19 win

Republican Jim Schwartzel , a media executive and Southwest Florida native, won Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, keeping the Southwest Florida seat in Republican hands as he prepares to succeed outgoing Byron Donalds in Washington. The district covers most of Lee County and coastal areas of Collier County and has long served as a Republican stronghold. Schwartzel, 46, president of Fort Myers-based Sun Broadcasting, defeated Democratic nominee Victor Arias , independent Seth Haskin and write-in candidate Alexandra Zakhvatayev. Fireworks erupted at his election night watch party in Fort Myers as Schwartzel celebrated the outcome with family, supporters and campaign staff. Here’s what Schwartzel told the News-Press on election night after his victory: How did Schwartzel react to his victory on election night? Question: What does tomorrow look like for you after your election win? Answer: "I don't know if I'm going to get much sleep tonight. I have so much energy in me and adrenaline. But, you know, I just want to get to work for Southwest Florida. Everything I own, all my family, everyone's here, so I only have Southwest Florida as my best interest, so I'm ready to go to work." During

Lee County, FL · 2d

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From sweating to sweaters; Cold front pulls through Friday

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The coldest air of the season arrive Friday as a cold front pulls through the Gulf Coast. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says a few downpours will impact the early morning commute, though drier weather returns for the afternoon. You don't need the...

Fort Myers, FL · 10h

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Cape Coral community fridge faces daily $150 fines

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral community fridge that has served the community for over five years is at risk of $150 daily fines if city approval for an enclosure isn’t granted by Nov. 15. Dionne Lopez, owner of the Cape Coral community fridge, said, "God put...

Cape Coral, FL · 21h

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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.

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers hosts workshops on downtown street improvements

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers city officials are seeking public input on potential improvements to First and Second streets in the downtown area through two public workshops. City officials are inviting residents, business owners, and other interested individuals to attend the workshops, which will focus on upgrades to...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Halloween Nights featured frights, lights and plenty of treats

Just as the days began to grow shorter and the nights darker and more mysterious in early October, Babcock Ranch opened its Haunted Nights attraction in Curry Commerce Center. More than a haunted house, the expansive air-conditioned indoor space offered a Halloween themed amusement park under one roof for the month. Before entering, visitors found their way through an easy […] The post Halloween Nights featured frights, lights and plenty of treats first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Ortiz Avenue widening project nearing completion in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — After more than two and a half years of construction, the Ortiz Avenue widening project in Fort Myers is nearing completion, with all four lanes expected to open by the end of 2026. The project is expanding Ortiz Avenue from two lanes to four...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Pub walk set to honor Mike Riley

PUNTA GORDA — A pub walk is scheduled in downtown Punta Gorda on Nov. 19 as a tribute to The Boogiemen founder Mike Riley.

Punta Gorda, FL · 11h

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On the Water with Capt. Bill Russell | Now is a fun time to get out on the water and enjoy it

Finally, we put together a week of good weather. If you were on the water fishing, you probably noticed mullet and baitfish everywhere and a lot of them. The water is alive with activity from fish of all sizes, dolphins, manatees and birds right now. It’s a fun time to get on the water and enjoy it.

Bokeelia, FL · 1d

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E-bike riders popping wheelies, weaving through Cape Coral traffic worry drivers

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents in Cape Coral are once again raising safety concerns about reckless e-bike riders, who have been seen swerving through traffic and performing stunts on busy roads. On Wednesday night, Gulf Coast News captured footage of four riders popping wheelies and weaving in and out...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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