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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...

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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 · 2d

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Alva and Lehigh Acres add schools as Lee County enrollment falls

ALVA, Fla. (WINK)—The Lee County School District is preparing to open four new schools in the Lehigh Acres and Alva area as enrollment trends move in opposite directions across the district. The new Alva High School is slated to open in time for the 2027 school year. Three additional...

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Accused of killing co-worker's 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 · 2d

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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.

North Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Captiva man accused of DUI after driving car onto beach

CAPTIVA, Fla. (WINK)—Lee County deputies arrested a man after they said he drove a car onto the beach at Alison Hagerup Beach Park on Wednesday. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a report that a vehicle had crashed onto the beach. Deputies said the car drove up a pedestrian walkway, crossed the protected dune system and entered the recreational area before it got stuck on a dune with a drop-off of about one to two feet.

Captiva, FL · 2d

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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...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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New warrant for man in Lee County who skipped court date after burglary, grand theft arrest

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man has a new warrant out in Lee County after he skipped a court date following an arrest for burglary and theft. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Angel Gutierrez Sr. was initially arrested after he broke into a local business and stole several thousand dollars worth of equipment.

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Four years after Hurricane Ian, 15 affordable apartments open for Sanibel workers

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — Four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed 10 affordable workforce apartments on Sanibel, a new housing development is giving local workers a chance to live in the same community where they work. Community Housing and Resources (CHR) celebrated the opening of Harkey House on Periwinkle Way...

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Buffalo Wild Wings GO Planned for Lehigh Acres

Buffalo Wild Wings GO is planned for 25 Homestead Road North, Unit 45, in Lehigh Acres, according to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The address is in Lehigh Town Center. Though an exact date has not been confirmed, a representative for the planned location told...

Lehigh Acres, FL · 1d

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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...

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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 · 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 · 2d

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Estero Had Electric Lights Before the Story Was Finished

The great machine at Koreshan State Park looks less like a religious relic than the centerpiece of a municipal power station. That is partly what makes it so revealing. Visitors arrive to learn about an unusual community and its beliefs, then encounter a heavy engine that had to do an entirely practical job: make electricity.

Estero, FL · 3d

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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.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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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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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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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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Mayor calls special meeting for $400 million solid waste contract discussion

RFP Proposal – FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC (2) A special meeting to consider a $400 million contract for the collection of solid waste has been called for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m, 90 minutes ahead of the swearing in of new and returning council members. The current Cape Coral...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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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...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d