WATCH: The Savannah Bananas set to take the field in Fort Myers for three-game homestand
The world-famous Savannah Bananas are going to be calling JetBlue Park home for three days, as the team will take on the ...
The red tide dilemma: Where can you swim in Lee County other than the Gulf? What to know
Red tide is blooming in Southwest Florida once again. Here's a few places to swim around Lee County that aren't the beach.
Former Lee Health employee arrested for stealing $150,000 worth of equipment to sell online
A former Lee Health employee faces charges after authorities say he stole $150,000 worth of equipment and sold it online.
MLB Spring Training is here! What to know before heading out to see the Minnesota Twins
A quick guide to what Minnesota Twins fans should know about the 2025 Spring Training exhibition season in Fort Myers.
The News-Press Athlete of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 1: Bishop Verot weightlifter Lainey Hooper
A Q&A with Bishop Verot weightlifter The News-Press Athlete of the Week by Elevate Home Services winner for Jan. 27-Feb. 1.
Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 12, $154 million jackpot before Valentine’s Day
Wouldn’t it be romantic (and incredibly lucky!) if you won $154 million Powerball jackpot just before Valentine’s Day 2025? “It could happen to you.” ...
Are Lee County schools moving toward a full-day phone ban? Here's what we know
The School District of Lee County is considering a district-wide ban on cell phones during the entire school day.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in road incident involving pickup truck
A fatal North Fort Myers crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck leaves a 21-year-old man dead. The investigation is ongoing.
Officer-involved shooting outside Mel's Diner sends suspect to hospital, Fort Myers police say
An accused perpetrator is in custody in a local hospital after a dispute turned into an officer-involved shooting at Mel's Diner in Fort Myers.
Trump administration rescinds Biden's Title IX Policy, NIL revenue sharing guidance
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights walked backed a Biden-era Title IX policy on Wednesday morning.
JetBlue Park going (Savannah) Bananas! What to know about this baseball team invading Fort Myers
Here's what you need to know about the Savannah Bananas, who will call JetBlue Park home for a three-game weekend starting on Valentine's Day.
Red tide questions: Is it OK to take the kids to beaches where red tide is present?
DOH says coastal residents should keep their window and doors closed and use air conditioning instead of the sea breeze to cool their homes at this time because the air is potentially toxic.