Lightning strikes caused one death and three injuries on Fort Myers Beach, officials said. The Fort Myers Beach Fire District just before 3:15 p.m. July 3 announced that they responded to the 6600 ...

Adriana Deleon’s mom loved traditional English afternoon tea — scones, porcelain cups and all. Why? Deleon has no idea. They lived in Colombia — a place known for coffee, not tea — and her family had ...

Florida’s tallest free-standing American flagpole now stands 250 feet tall at Bernice Braden Park in Cape Coral ...

The following contains excerpts from a Feb. 23, 2019, article in the News-Press entitled “Remembering the earthquake that rocked South Florida 77 years ago” by Cynthia Williams. The recent earthquake ...

Because this year is a bit more special than a usual July Fourth, we've compiled a guide to help you plan ahead to enjoy and ...

Floridians looking to add last-minute items to their Fourth of July gatherings today will have plenty of options. See which grocery are open ...

Projects across Lee County and Fort Myers totaled $12 million in state budget funds. Gov. DeSantis vetoed $3.25 million in ...

The man accused of killing a woman with a hammer has been newly accused of strangling a 28-year-old missing woman to death ...

Plan ahead if you are headed to Fort Myers Beach for the July 4 parade or to watch fireworks. Matanzas Pass Bridge to Fort Myers Beach and Estero Boulevard will be closed at set times during July 4 ...

Who is the best Southwest Florida girls basketball player of the past 25 seasons? Let the debate begin. The News-Press and ...

Florida is experiencing extreme heat, with heat index values expected to reach the mid-100s. Pet owners should know the ...

Florida House District 80 is home to exclusive coastal resorts and private communities. A Democrat is challenging the ...