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 ...
More than 400 students from North Fort Myers High School walked across the stage on May 17, capping their high school careers and stepping into the next chapter of their life. North Fort Myers High School Principal Debbie Diggs said graduation was absolutely fantastic for the 436 ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders ...
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 ...