Update: The traffic signal at State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road in Fort Myers is now fully operational. Earlier this morning, Lee County officials reported that the signal was not functioning properly and that repairs were underway. Below is the initial report: --- LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the signal at the intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road is currently experiencing outages. At 11:18 a.m. today, the county reported that Traffic Control Officers were on site assisting motorists through the intersection while crews work to make repairs. Travelers may prefer to take an alternate route or allow for ...
BIG ARTS on Sanibel honored eight Lee County students with its annual Performing and Creative Arts Scholarships during the Art Vibe celebration Saturday, June 13, at BIG ARTS. Friends and families of the recipients gathered for the festive evening, which featured student art exhibits, live ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices ...
With summer in full swing, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, along with the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools are celebrating Lee County teachers. More than 320 teachers lined up around the foundation offices in downtown Fort Myers recently and were showered with gifts as a show of ...
A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour. Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...
With America marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, countless Floridians will take to the land, sea and skies to celebrate in a big way. According to AAA-The Auto Club Group, projections show more than 4.6 million Sunshine State residents will travel at least 50 miles from home for ...
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Irvin Nunez blasted a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Clearwater Threshers 5-4 Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark. With the game tied 3-3 in the eighth inning, Quentin Young reached on a single. Mussels’ ...
We have enjoyed many vintages of Chardonnay and Fume Blanc from Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma, California, but in a bow to their Italian heritage, they are now offering a Pinot Grigio from the acclaimed Friuli Grave Region of Italy where wines have been made since the days of the Romans. This is a ...