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10 arrested following 2-year investigation into 'brothels'

A two-year long investigation called Operation Red Light has resulted in 10 arrests in connection to alleged brothels in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. The Southwest Florida Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking Task Force known as INTERCEPT announced the results of an operation ...

Timely photo leads to rescue of baby osprey

A picture taken by an eagle-eyed photographer who spotted a monofilament line around a baby osprey’s neck, helped lead to the bird’s rescue from a potentially fatal threat, in a nest near the Pink Shell Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Jeff Gabel, a local bird enthusiast who takes ...

SWFL News

Free LeeTran bus rides Monday

LeeTran – Lee County Transit – will again offer free rides on all fixed-route buses for Try Transit Day on Earth Day, Monday. LeeTran Director Dominic Gemelli said Try Transit Day has been an annual event for more than five years. “LeeTran’s annual ridership averages approximately ...

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Bridge closure causing long traffic delays

The temporary closure of the Wilson Pigott Bridge on State Road 31 leading into Fort Myers caused long traffic delays during both morning and afternoon drive times today. The closure of the bridge for deck replacement began Monday with the structure to remain fully closed to all vehicular ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Prep Sports Report 4-21-26

Monday FLAG FOOTBALL District 3A-11 First round North Fort Myers 35, Cape Coral 0: Kylie Dominguez ran for 149 yards and three touchdowns and also caught a TD pass from Leyanet Torres. Cora Hayes added a rushing touchdown. With Tuesday's win, the Red Knights (6-3) advanced to face ...

Local Columns

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Guest Commentary: Troubled bridge over muddy water

When people think of “old Florida” in Southwest Florida, small historic cow towns like Alva, Fort Denaud, and LaBelle often come to mind. These communities sit near the point where four counties—Hendry, Glades, Lee, and Charlotte—meet at what is known as the “quad-point.” For now, ...

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