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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 · 2d
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"Statistical oddity," pilot of 30 years reacts to back-to-back emergency landings across SWFL

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — After nearly 30 years in the cockpit, a pilot is reacting to what he calls a "statistical oddity" after Southwest Florida saw three airplanes make emergency landings in just four days. "To have three in one metro area in that kind of period, that...

Lee County, FL · 1d
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Fort Myers Beach reviews policies to comply with new DEI law

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency has taken steps to ensure town policies and programs comply with a new state law restricting local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leaders officially moved the item onto the...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d
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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 · 5h

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Mutts and Meows: Meet Noelle Silva, a loving 2-year-old dog looking for a family on the Gulf Coast

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Noelle Silva, a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, is ready to find her forever home. Joy Berry from Gulf Coast Humane Society joined Gulf Coast News at 9 a.m. to introduce us to her. Described as having the cutest low-rider look and a whole lot of love...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Lee County crash on US 41 near Flowers Drive leaves 1 seriously hurt

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — A three-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. 41 north of Flowers Drive left one woman with serious injuries Tuesday. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 12 p.m. in the outside lane. A 2005 Ford Five Hundred, a 2024 Hyundai Tucson and a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox that was an unmarked ATF vehicle were all traveling north.

Lee County, FL · 15h

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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 · 2d

Babcock Ranch Telegraph

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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 · 13h

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South Seas named Lee County Large Business of the Year at 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards

South Seas, the iconic 330-acre resort on Captiva Island, has been named Large Business of the Year by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office at the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards. The honor was announced during the 34th annual Industry Appreciation Awards program on Oct. 23...

Lee County, FL · 1d

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Building stronger roofing leaders in Cape Coral

Roofing industry leaders will gather in Cape Coral for two days of business education, industry innovation and networking events, including golf, a foundation auction and a farewell celebration. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is introducing a new opportunity for roofing professionals to connect, learn and strengthen their businesses. The...

Cape Coral, FL · 23h