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 ...
Here are the football players who earned the LCAC All-Conference honors
The Lee County Athletic Conference released its All-Conference Football Honors on Friday. Dunbar High School, undefeated against LCAC opponents last season with a 7-0 record, was voted the Team ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro pickleball is coming to SW Florida. Here's what to know about the PPA Tour Cape Coral Open
The Veolia Cape Coral Open is scheduled to be played from March 5-9 at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Club. Amateurs can sign up and compete.
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.
Cypress Lake high schooler arrested for written threats against school safety, LCSO says
A Lee County high schooler faces charges after authorities say he had a magazine depicting various types of firearms and made concerning statements.
Ex-Hendry County sheriff's deputy convicted in federal court of using excessive force
Tyler Williams, 30, has been convicted of violating an individual’s civil rights and obstructing justice. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison for his use of unreasonable force.