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Lee County parents voice concerns over proposed school closures

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing Tice Elementary and Orangewood Elementary, a proposal that could affect around 1,000 students and 60 teachers, leaving parents searching for answers and expressing frustration. Nicole Doss, a mother of an Orangewood Elementary kindergarten student, shared her disappointment...

Lee County, FL · 22h
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Chain-Reaction Crash on US 41 Near Flowers Drive Hurts Woman, Strikes ATF Vehicle

A 64-year-old woman was seriously injured Tuesday after a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on northbound U.S. 41 north of Flowers Drive in Lee County, with all three drivers taken to the hospital. The pileup, which happened around noon in the outside lane, also involved an unmarked ATF vehicle. According to WINK...

Lee County, FL · 2d
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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 · 1d
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Purple 'exotic massage’ signs pop up around Cape Coral, leaving parents uneasy

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Bright purple signs featuring a mermaid symbol and advertising exotic massages have appeared across Cape Coral, prompting residents to question their legality and express concerns about their impact on children. Photos of the signs have circulated widely on social media, generating hundreds of comments from...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d
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Driver accused of hitting woman with car after Lehigh Acres rear-end crash

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lehigh Acres man Wednesday after he was accused of hitting a woman with his car at the Gunnery Road Plaza parking lot. "I sustained major scratches on my left elbow and on my left knee. My knee is...

Lehigh Acres, FL · 1d

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Whiskey Creek homeowner accused of changing locks, threatening to shoot man being evicted

WHISKEY CREEK, Fla. — A Whiskey Creek man was arrested on Thursday after being accused of threatening a victim with a gun. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies responded to a home in the Whiskey Creek area at around 6:15 p.m. and made contact with the victim. The victim told deputies he had been staying at the home for six years and was in the process of moving out because the homeowner, identified as Robert Serwin, 71, intended to evict him.

Whiskey Creek, FL · 20h

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San Carlos Park Man Nabbed Going 94 MPH On I-75, Child Found Unrestrained In Back

I-75 & Colonial Blvd. — Approximate Site Of Reported 120-MPH Speeding. A 26-year-old San Carlos Park man was pulled over on I-75 in Lee County Tuesday night after troopers clocked him going 94 mph, and what happened after the sedan stopped only deepened the trouble he's now facing. Ethan Ramirez allegedly abandoned the driver's seat and crawled into the back of the car, where a woman and an unrestrained child were sitting.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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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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ECS beats Canterbury 35-14, Sentinels win first playoff game in 17 years

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The high school football postseason officially kicked off on Thursday with the new Independent League playoff format making its debut as two crosstown rivals faced off for the chance to keep playing football. The 9-1 Canterbury Cougars hosted Evangelical Christian in the Pool B Regional...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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2 teens accused of car break-ins caught after Cape Coral homeowner chases reportedly stolen truck

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Two teens were arrested early Thursday morning after they were accused of breaking into cars in Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Security footage from a Lehigh Acres home shows the suspects reportedly breaking into cars and driving...

Cape Coral, FL · 14h

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Growing Grounds in Bokeelia invites neighbors to Thanksgiving meal

BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK) — A Bokeelia business owner is opening his family's Thanksgiving celebration to the community at Growing Grounds Farm and Market in Lee County. Since opening Jan. 1, Growing Grounds has grown from a produce stand and patch of farmland into a business with more for customers to see and take home.

Bokeelia, FL · 1d

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10 puppies rescued from locked SUV at Florida home, authorities say

A man was arrested after 10 dogs were found and rescued. The dogs had been confined inside an SUV in the garage of a home in Lehigh Acres, in Lee County, authorities said. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said its Animal Cruelty Task Force, 2nd Precinct deputies and Precinct Crime Section detectives assisted Lee County Domestic Animal Services with an investigation related to a Craigslist ad offering puppies for sale, linked to Erick de Jesus Canoura, an individual listed on the Lee County Animal Abuser Registry. The incident occurred Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Lee County, 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.

Fort Myers, FL · 16h

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Cape Coral bald eagle rescued after fight with rival eagle

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral arrived at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Monday after what the clinic believed was a fight with another eagle. CROW's medical team found minor scrapes and abrasions on the eagle's feet that appeared to come...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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VIDEO: Woman with BAC nearly 3X legal limit crashes into guardrail in front of FHP trooper

A woman was arrested on Wednesday after drunkenly crashing her car into a guardrail in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Trafalgar Parkway back open after police investigation in Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral Police Department said it was investigating an incident that shut down eastbound lanes on Trafalgar Parkway Friday night. According to officers, the roadblock was in the 1300 block in the area, but the road has since reopened. Gulf Coast News was at...

Cape Coral, FL · 10h

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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 · 1d

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Accused of killing co-workers mother, SW FL man won't get a new attorney

A Fort Myers man facing the death penalty in Collier County is requesting new counsel, arguing his current attorneys are ineffective, accusing them of not disclosing evidence. Thomas Evans, 43, faces charges of capital first-degree murder and armed robbery in the 2019 New Year's Day slaying of Frances Axley, 78, of Naples. Prosecutors on May 31, 2019, filed a notice of intent to seek death against Evans. Evans, in a handwritten motion filed Oct. 5, argued his current attorneys, Lee Hollander and Kevin Shirley have not been effective. He also accuses his attorneys of not investigating his case. During a Nov. 12 motions hearing before Collier Circuit Judge Joseph Foster, Shirley said he prefers to speak with Evans face-to-face, as opposed to the phone or email. Shirley said he and Hollander have been defending those accused of crimes for four decades, adding that they need to gain Evans' trust. "We may not be chit-chatting with him about it," Hollander said, adding they are working his case since they became Evans' attorneys two years ago. Shirley said they will be ready come May for Evans' trial. Then, Foster turned to Evans and asked if he had any concerns he wanted to

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Guest Commentary | Transparency: What a load of garbage!

Transparency. We all campaign on it. We all promise it. Apparently, it’s easier to talk on the campaign trail than to actually practice it. Let’s talk trash … Literally. Cape Coral canceled its original Solid Waste RFP (Request for Proposal) and issued another requiring bidders to include plans for a transfer station (aka a DUMP … with a roof!) Meanwhile, Waste Pro had purchased property in District 7 for a reported $13.5 million (Lee County Property Appraiser’s website), and land-use changes were moving through the city.

Cape Coral, 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 · 1d