The mayor of Fort Myers has been publicly accused of sexual misconduct. He denied the allegations at a city council meeting ...

Lee County residents express concerns over Lee Health's decision on UnitedHealthcare coverage. Writers debate the role of ...

Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson denies allegations and defends his record while accusers and residents demand his resignation ...

We rank the top 10 SWFL high school football teams based on record, strength of schedule, strength of record, and ...

FGCU women's basketball team held its first official practice of the 2026-2027 season at Alico Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

Fort Myers city council adopted the tax rate and city budget for 2027. It took multiple votes as it first fell short of the required super-majority ...

Thirteen people, including The News-Press photographer Andrew West, hiked through, in some places, chin-high water at Six Mile Cypress Slough.

Lee County: register/change party by Oct 5; early voting Oct 19–31; Election Day Nov 3 (7am–7pm); mail requests by Oct 22.

Lee Circuit Judge Bruce Kyle on Sept. 22 sentenced Sharlene Pflugrad, 65, to two-and-a-half years in prison, followed by ...

The classic Southwest Florida summertime daily weather pattern is now in full swing, and some areas are seeing an improvement ...

Demolition of the remnants of the iconic Fort Myers Beach pier continues on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. The old pier was ...

Forward Jalei Pillow and guard Sinai Douglas spoke about the growth, leadership and more after the team's first official ...