Jun 19
News
Cape Coral Rowing Club says its facility was burglarized, spray painted
Cape Coral police are investigating after burglars used a work barge to hit the rowing club's temporary facility.
Jun 19
Featured update
Oakes Farms withdraws plans for new Bonita Springs entertainment complex
News
Posted
Place Bonita Springs
The proposal to remake the former Bonita dog track into Oakes Landing has been pulled before zoning or council review.
Browse LeeScoop feed
Latest
Latest around Lee County
News and events in one dated feed, sorted by when they matter.
Jun 19
Event
Dueling Pianos is turning downtown Fort Myers into a singalong piano night
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is lining up a Dueling Pianos show for a downtown summer night out.
Jun 20
Event
Billy Currington brings his 2026 tour to Hertz Arena
Billy Currington is booked for a summer arena stop in Estero.
Jun 20
Event
Alliance Morning Market is trying to turn a Fort Myers arts campus into an all-day Saturday hang
Alliance for the Arts is pitching its monthly Saturday market as a mash-up of vendors, family art and live entertainment.
Jun 20
Event
Fort Myers' 2026 Juneteenth Celebration is lining up a free night of music, food and fireworks
A free Juneteenth celebration with live music, food, storytelling and fireworks is set for the Fort Myers Stars Complex.
Jun 20
Event
Pierce Pettis is bringing a songwriter-room kind of night to Fort Myers
Pierce Pettis is set for an intimate Fort Myers concert with Pete Benson opening.
Jun 25
Event
Say Goodnight Gracie brings a one-night stage tribute to Players Circle Theater
Players Circle Theater has Say Goodnight Gracie booked for June 25 in Fort Myers.
Jun 25
Event
Vince Gill: 50 Years From Home
A major summer concert date brings Vince Gill's anniversary tour to Fort Myers.
Jun 26
Event
Rooftop at Riverside is throwing a tropical summer party with island music
Rooftop at Riverside is kicking off summer with live island music, tropical drinks and free leis on June 26.
Jun 26
Event
U4ia is bringing a full-bore U2 tribute show to Bonita Springs
A touring U2 tribute act is scheduled for a June performance at Arts Bonita.
Jun 27
Event
Mac & Cheese Showdown is bringing eight competitors to Millennial Brewing
Eight chefs and food trucks are set to compete in a downtown Fort Myers mac and cheese showdown at Millennial Brewing.
Jun 30
Event
Celtic Throne II brings a giant Irish dance spectacle to Fort Myers
A 40-plus performer Irish dance and music production is booked for Barbara B. Mann this summer.
Jul 2
Event
The Princess Concert is turning Barbara B. Mann into a Broadway-style family night
Barbara B. Mann has The Princess Concert on the July calendar, giving families a polished theater-style outing before the holiday weekend.
Jul 4
Event
America at 250 will bring a patriotic symphonic show to Barbara B. Mann
A July 3 symphonic celebration is on the calendar at Barbara B. Mann ahead of the holiday weekend.
Jul 4
Event
Red, White & BOOM returns with Cape Coral’s giant July 4 blowout
Cape Coral is again promising one of Southwest Florida’s biggest single-day public events for the Fourth of July.
Jul 4
Event
The 4th of July Rooftop Bash is promising a skyline party in downtown Fort Myers
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center has a rooftop Independence Day party on deck for downtown Fort Myers.
Jul 11
Event
MangoMania is back with a full tropical fruit festival on Pine Island
Pine Island’s giant mango celebration is returning with fruit, music, contests, and island vendors.
Jul 16
Event
South Pacific In Concert lands at Players Circle Theater in July
Players Circle Theater is bringing a concert staging of a classic romance-and-war musical to McGregor Boulevard.
Sep 17
Event
Brad Paisley is booked for a major fall arena stop in Estero
Brad Paisley is on the upcoming Hertz Arena lineup for a fall concert in Estero.
Sep 18
Event
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns for 10 days across the beaches
The multi-day Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is set to fill local beach venues again this September.
Sep 19
Event
Nikki Glaser is bringing The Stunning Tour to Fort Myers for two nights
Nikki Glaser’s two-night stop at Barbara B. Mann gives Fort Myers one of the bigger comedy bookings on the fall calendar.
Sep 25
Event
Gabriel Iglesias is bringing The 1976 Tour to Estero this fall
A major arena-comedy date is coming to Hertz Arena when Gabriel Iglesias rolls in this September.
Oct 3
Event
Ashley McBryde is bringing a fall country tour stop to Barbara B. Mann
Ashley McBryde’s Into The Wild Tour is booked for Barbara B. Mann this October.
Oct 4
Event
Los Tigres del Mundo Sets October Arena Date in Estero
Los Tigres del Mundo is scheduled for an October 3 concert at Hertz Arena in Estero.
Oct 10
Event
Ty Myers brings The Legal Tour to Hertz Arena in October
Ty Myers has a fall arena date lined up in Estero.
Oct 22
Event
The Doobie Brothers are lined up for a fall Hertz Arena stop in Estero
The Doobie Brothers are on the upcoming Hertz Arena schedule for an October concert in Estero.
Nov 1
Event
Gavin Adcock books a Halloween-weekend arena show in Estero
Gavin Adcock is scheduled for a Halloween-night stop at Hertz Arena.
Nov 12
Event
Il Volo Brings Live In Concert Tour to Hertz Arena
Il Volo is scheduled to perform at Hertz Arena on November 11, 2026.
Nov 19
Event
American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach in November
Fort Myers Beach is already promoting the return of its major sand-sculpting event for November.
Nov 29
Event
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Plans Fort Myers Stop
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is scheduled for November 28 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
Dec 4
Event
Derrick Stroup’s Running Hot Tour Heads to Fort Myers
Comedian Derrick Stroup is scheduled to bring the Running Hot Tour to Fort Myers on December 3.
Dec 31
Event
Jim Gaffigan is closing out the year with a Hertz Arena comedy stop
Jim Gaffigan’s Everything Is Wonderful Tour is booked at Hertz Arena on Dec. 30.
Jan 17
Event
Barry Manilow is putting a final-concerts marker on Hertz Arena’s winter calendar
Hertz Arena is listing Barry Manilow on the winter calendar with final-concerts framing.
Jun 18
News
Thomas Stein denied new trial; sentencing remains set for July 10
A judge kept Thomas Stein's murder conviction in place and left a possible life sentence on the table for July sentencing.
Jun 18
News
A Lehigh Acres argument turned into a stabbing overnight, deputies say
Deputies say one person was hurt after an argument between acquaintances escalated into a stabbing in Lehigh Acres.
Jun 18
News
Someone cut through the roof of a San Carlos Park supermarket and stole thousands
A burglar dropped through the roof of a San Carlos Park supermarket, hit registers and a check-cashing stand, and tried to haul out a safe.
Jun 17
News
Nathaniel Wilcox's family moves toward legal action against Fort Myers and pushes for heat safety changes
The family of Nathaniel Wilcox has filed a notice of intent against Fort Myers after his firefighter assessment death and says it wants new heat-safety protections.
Jun 16
News
Lehigh drone-shooting arrest sparks a real fight over privacy and airspace
A viral Lee County drone case is pushing locals to ask what rights they actually have when a drone is flying over private property.
Jun 16
News
FGCU student charged with threat to conduct mass shooting or act of terrorism
A Fort Myers student at FGCU was arrested after investigators said his online messages crossed into a written mass-shooting and terrorism threat.
Jun 16
News
SWFL agencies on alert after multiple swatting hoax calls
Recent swatting calls in Cape Coral and Charlotte County are forcing major emergency responses and tying up first responders.
Jun 16
News
Cape Coral neighbors want answers after mangroves were cleared at Seven Islands
Neighbors say hundreds of feet of mangroves were removed at Seven Islands even though the Army Corps told WINK no mangrove removal had been approved.
Jun 15
News
Army Corps stops shoreline clearing at Cape Coral's Seven Islands project
Federal officials halted shoreline work at the Seven Islands project after mangroves were reportedly removed along the water.
Jun 14
News
Fort Myers council tees up Midtown project vote alongside utility and housing items
Fort Myers leaders are set to weigh the Midtown project along with water, sewer, stormwater, zoning, and affordable housing items.
Jun 14
News
Cape Coral couple fears nearby drilling could sink home as city tests road conditions
A new hole near a Cape Coral driveway has homeowners worried the ground under their property could keep giving way.
Jun 14
News
Two vehicles crash into a canal off Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres
The sheriff's office is investigating after a Lehigh Acres crash sent two vehicles into a canal off Lee Boulevard.
Jun 14
News
Residents in Lehigh Acres say potholes on dirt roads are getting worse
Lehigh Acres residents say rain and runoff are chewing up dirt roads and raising safety worries.
Jun 12
News
'Forty years of savings': Estero woman says $60,000 vanished
An Estero retiree says more than $60,000 disappeared from her accounts in hours, leaving her scrambling to pay bills and chase answers.
Jun 12
News
7 suspected homemade explosive devices found at Cape Coral campsite, 21-year-old arrested
Deputies say a search for a wanted person in Cape Coral turned up seven suspected homemade explosive devices hidden at a wooded campsite.
Jun 12
News
Cape Coral is getting a guaranteed seat on the Lee tourist development council
A newly signed local bill gives Cape Coral a standing voting seat on the Lee County Tourist Development Council.
Jun 12
News
John King says he won't run again for Fort Myers Beach council
Councilmember John King says he will not seek re-election in November after a turbulent term that included a recall fight.
Jun 12
News
Cape Coral plans July 4 flag-raising for its new 250-foot waterfront flagpole
Cape Coral says it will hold a July 4 ceremony to raise the first flag on its new 250-foot pole at Bernice Braden Park.
Jun 12
News
Big Carlos Pass Bridge will shut down for a nighttime closure on June 17
Traffic on the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge is scheduled to stop in both directions for final work next Wednesday night.
Jun 11
News
Oakes Farms proposes major entertainment complex at former Bonita Springs dog track
A new proposal would remake the old Bonita Springs dog track into a massive indoor-outdoor entertainment and dining destination.
Jun 11
News
Cape Coral TikTok influencer arrested again after probation violation accusation
A Cape Coral TikTok creator already convicted in a Target theft case was arrested again after authorities accused her of violating probation.
Jun 11
News
Lee County man files lawsuit after AI leads to wrongful arrest
A Lee County man is suing after facial recognition led to his wrongful arrest for a crime investigators say he did not commit.
Jun 10
News
Southwest Florida fire districts could be forced to merge if the homestead tax proposal passes
A state lawmaker says some Southwest Florida fire districts may need to consolidate if a bigger homestead exemption drains too much tax revenue.
Jun 10
News
The cost of paradise: why 41% of Fort Myers Beach hotel rooms remain dark
Fort Myers Beach may look busy again, but WINK found 985 pre-storm rooms are still dark and many small hotels remain stuck in recovery limbo.
Jun 10
News
Cape Coral flood zone rules limit new state home repair law
A new Florida permit shortcut is not helping many Cape Coral homeowners because much of the city still sits inside special flood-hazard zones.
Jun 10
News
Fort Myers Beach approves development order for a new Times Square entertainment center
A planned Times Square entertainment center with hotel units, a restaurant, bars, and a pool just cleared a key development step on Fort Myers Beach.
Jun 9
News
Police: New evidence could hold answers in disappearance of Cape Coral mother
Cape Coral police say nearly six years after a young mother vanished, new evidence and planned DNA testing could move the case forward.
Jun 9
News
Access 26 breaks ground on Fort Myers Beach
Construction has started on Access 26, a long-planned Fort Myers Beach food truck park and retail project pitched as a new beach destination.
Jun 8
News
Fort Myers Beach voters will decide charter changes this November
Town council signed off on charter questions that would send term, salary, and ethics changes to voters in November.
Jun 7
News
Fort Myers firefighters stop a 2-story apartment blaze from spreading
Fort Myers firefighters say heavy smoke poured from a two-story apartment building, but crews kept the fire pinned to a single room.
Jun 7
News
Lee County man accused of intentionally ramming a Clearwater police cruiser
Clearwater police say a Lee County man intentionally drove into a marked cruiser at a red light and sent an officer to the hospital with minor injuries.
Jun 7
News
I-75 ramps and Daniels Parkway intersection will close overnight starting Monday
Drivers should expect overnight shutdowns at the I-75 and Daniels Parkway interchange starting Monday night.
Jun 6
News
North Fort Myers vintage store robbed of rare $10K French silverware
Two people posing as customers allegedly stole thousands of dollars' worth of rare French silverware from a North Fort Myers antique store.
Jun 5
News
Major retailers planned for eastern Lee County project
New renderings are giving neighbors a first look at the businesses tied to a big retail development planned along State Road 82 in eastern Lee County.
Jun 5
News
New 100K Sq Ft clinic coming to Cape Coral to provide cancer services
Lee Health has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot Cape Coral clinic that will add cancer care, heart care, imaging, and more.
Jun 5
News
Previously blocked sandbar on Blind Pass clears, opens waterway
A sandbar that had effectively blocked water flow through Blind Pass between Sanibel and Captiva has cleared.
Jun 5
News
North Fort Myers parents demand safer roads after school bus crash
Parents are pushing for safer roads near Bayshore and Williams after a late-May school bus crash renewed concerns in North Fort Myers.
Jun 5
News
Former Lee Schools safety specialist charged with soliciting 2 students
A former Lee County school safety specialist is facing felony charges after Fort Myers police said he sent explicit messages to two students.
Jun 5
News
Cape Coral worker airlifted after electrical shock on Burnt Store Road
A contractor working on a power pole in Cape Coral was shocked and flown to a hospital after an electrical accident Friday morning.
Jun 5
News
Lee County DMV hit by delays tied to Florida's new Orion software
A new Florida DMV software rollout is slowing transactions in Lee County instead of speeding them up.
Jun 5
News
Lee County property tax cut fight could shift the pain into other fees
Lee County's property appraiser says deeper homestead tax breaks could push cities and counties toward higher rates on non-homesteaded property or other fees.
Jun 4
News
Fort Myers police say drivers still are not moving over for roadside stops
Fort Myers police say drivers keep violating the Move Over Law, putting officers and stranded motorists at risk.
Jun 4
News
5 kids found in car during Lehigh Acres traffic stop, driver accused of DUI for smoking marijuana
Florida troopers say a Lehigh Acres driver was impaired with five children in the car, including a toddler riding on another child's lap.
Jun 3
News
Six Fort Myers Beach charter amendments are headed to November voters
Fort Myers Beach voters will decide six charter amendments in November, including measures on transparency, council pay and vacant seats.
Jun 3
News
Cape Coral mayor warns a $46.6 million tax hit could shrink city services
Cape Coral leaders say a larger homestead exemption could punch a $46.6 million hole in the city's budget and force service cuts outside public safety.
Jun 3
News
2 dead in shooting along West 13th Street in Lehigh Acres
Deputies say two people died in a shooting at a Lehigh Acres home, with more information expected as the investigation continues.
Jun 3
News
Arrest made in joint March Peace River death investigation after body found wrapped in bedding
Sheriffs say a North Fort Myers man is accused of neglecting his mother, living with her body for days, and dumping it in the Peace River.
Jun 2
News
Lee Schools payroll administrator fired after federal fraud charges allege $1.35 million Medicaid scheme
A Lee County schools payroll administrator was fired after federal prosecutors accused her of a long-running Medicaid fraud scheme tied to more than $1.35 million in claims.
Jun 2
News
Cape Coral man accused of threatening to blow up Rep. Byron Donalds' office and shoot every cop
Deputies say a Cape Coral man made violent threats against a congressional office and law enforcement before he was arrested.
May 28
News
The Whale owners just bought Beach United Methodist Church on Fort Myers Beach
The owners of The Whale have acquired the storm-damaged Beach United Methodist Church property and say they want to restore it.
May 28
News
Fort Myers settles for six figures after old utility mistake wrecked a dream home
A Fort Myers couple won a $188,653 settlement after a long-hidden city sewer hookup failure wrecked their historic home.
May 28
News
Property tax proposal threatens Fort Myers police building project
Fort Myers says a statewide property tax push could stall or kill its long-planned police headquarters project.
May 28
News
Traffic stop on US-41 turns into 44-gram cocaine bust in Lee County
Deputies say a routine traffic stop on US-41 led to a cocaine trafficking arrest after detectives allegedly found more than 44 grams in the vehicle.
May 27
News
Cape Coral's UEP North 3 project is pushing some homeowners to sell
Northwest Cape Coral residents say the next phase of the city's utility build-out could leave them facing bills so large they are putting homes up for sale.
May 27
News
Historic McCollum Hall could return as a restaurant and community hub
A key vote moves Fort Myers' historic McCollum Hall closer to a comeback as a restaurant, gathering space, and upgraded community anchor.
May 27
News
Invasive swamp eel spotted at Fort Myers Manatee Park alarms researchers
Researchers say an invasive swamp eel spotted at Manatee Park is another sign the species is spreading fast in Florida.
May 27
News
Cape Coral council is weighing what to fund in the $164M yacht club rebuild
Cape Coral leaders are deciding which parts of the yacht club rebuild move forward under the rising project cost.
May 26
News
Cape Coral lifts its burn ban after rain pushes drought index lower
Cape Coral has ended its temporary burn ban as recent rainfall pushed the drought index below the city threshold.
May 26
News
Cape Coral rain eases fire danger but kicks off mosquito worries
Recent rain helped end Cape Coral's burn ban, but standing water is now raising concern about a fast-building mosquito season.
May 26
News
Lee County woman may keep her homestead tax break after marrying abroad
A McGregor-area homeowner may keep her homestead exemption after Lee County's property appraiser found a possible path forward for unusual overseas marriage cases.
May 23
News
Judge sentences teen in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to 25 years after plea deal
A teen defendant in the Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case was sentenced to 25 years in prison after taking a plea deal.
May 23
News
Meteorologists say Sunday storms spun up landspout tornadoes in Fort Myers and Cape Coral
Gulf Coast News says meteorologists identified landspout tornadoes in Lee County after Sunday storms moved through Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
May 22
News
Pregnant manatee dies after boat strike in Matanzas Pass off Fort Myers Beach
A near-term manatee rescued after a watercraft strike in Matanzas Pass died from severe internal injuries, adding to Lee County's grim manatee toll.
May 22
News
Deputies: Lee County man chased victims with a sword, then came back with a shovel
A Lee County arrest report describes a bizarre overnight attack involving a sword, a shovel, a shed, and a suspect deputies say was later found through GPS monitoring.
May 22
News
Deputies: SUV with four children was rammed twice before a brick smashed the windshield
A Cape Coral woman is accused of following an SUV carrying four children, ramming it twice, and aiding a passenger who threw a brick into the windshield, deputies say.
May 21
News
Cape Coral neighborhood floods after a quick storm dumps water near Del Prado
A fast-moving storm flooded streets, knocked out power repeatedly, and left visible high-water marks in one Cape Coral neighborhood.
May 21
News
Jenna Persons-Mulicka appointed Lee County Supervisor of Elections
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka to fill Lee County's vacant supervisor of elections post.
May 21
News
Judge rejects Fort Myers Beach residents' challenge to the Seagate tower deal
A Lee County judge ruled the town followed its process when it approved Seagate's controversial condo-tower project on Fort Myers Beach.
May 21
News
Lee County Plans to Release New School Bus Close-Call Videos
Lee County officials planned to release new videos showing drivers passing stopped school buses and endangering children.
May 21
News
Cape Coral Residents Question Proposed $65M Bond for City Projects
Cape Coral residents and some council members are asking for clearer answers about a proposed $65 million bond for city projects.
May 20
News
Cape Coral Fallen Hero to Be Honored at White House Memorial Day Observance
A fallen American hero who grew up in Cape Coral is set to be honored by the White House on Memorial Day.
May 20
News
Cape Coral Business Owner Frustrated by Sudden Road Closure
A Cape Coral ice cream shop owner says a sudden road closure for utility work forced the business to shut down for the day.
May 20
News
Gateway Neighbors Raise Concerns Over Possible FPL Transmission Line Project
Gateway residents are concerned a possible FPL transmission line project could change the look and feel of their neighborhood.
May 20
News
Tree removal along Cape Coral Parkway sparks business and safety backlash
Cape Coral businesses say a tree-removal project tied to a parkway expansion is already cutting into access, parking, and safety.
May 19
News
Why Fort Myers police needed years to identify Porter Albert's remains
A WINK report explains why DNA work and degraded remains can stretch an identification case out for years.
May 19
News
Lee County moves toward $3 million in Burnt Store Road safety upgrades
Lee County leaders are advancing more than $3 million in safety upgrades along a dangerous stretch of Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral.
May 17
News
Funnel cloud spotted near Downtown Fort Myers as storms knock down trees
A funnel cloud was reported near downtown Fort Myers Sunday as storm damage started showing up around the city.
May 17
News
Deadly I-75 crash near the Lee line forced northbound traffic off at Bayshore Road
A fatal four-vehicle crash shut down northbound I-75 near the Charlotte-Lee line, with traffic diverted at Bayshore Road.
May 16
News
Wild hog damage at Babcock Ranch turned into a fight over growth and responsibility
A Babcock Ranch homeowner says wild hogs tore up his yard, raising a very Florida question: who pays when wildlife meets brand-new development?
May 15
News
A woman who pulled two people from a burning van says everyone should be better prepared
After helping rescue two people from a burning van, a Southwest Florida woman is urging others to keep emergency tools close by.
May 15
News
North Fort Myers homeowners are fighting a 300-home plan next door
Pine Lakes residents say a proposed development of more than 300 homes could change their community, and they are pushing back.
May 15
News
DiamondHead files expansion plan that would add 57 rooms on Fort Myers Beach
DiamondHead Beach Resort has filed plans to expand with a new tower, more rooms, and multiple zoning deviations on Fort Myers Beach.
May 15
News
Lee County is pushing hurricane prep before storm season starts
Lee County Emergency Management is urging residents to test plans and prepare before the 2026 hurricane season arrives.
May 14
News
North Fort Myers mother arrested after 5-year-old with autism was left alone for hours
Neighbors found a 5-year-old child with autism outside alone, and deputies later arrested his mother.
May 14
News
Southwest Florida enters rainy season with wildfire risk still running unusually high
Even with rainy season starting, Southwest Florida is still dealing with unusually high wildfire danger.
May 14
News
Lee County schools are offering teachers up to $10,000 tied to student performance goals
Lee County schools are pushing more money into teacher paychecks as part of a performance-focused plan.
May 14
News
Cape Coral is still losing a big share of its skilled workers to jobs outside the city
A new local snapshot shows many of Cape Coral’s skilled workers still have to leave town for work.
May 14
News
Lee County school right-sizing plan is drawing parent pushback
Parents questioned Lee County schools’ right-sizing effort as the district looks at campus impacts tied to enrollment and budget pressure.
May 14
News
Death-row inmate Mark Sievers is back in court over new motions in his wife’s murder case
Mark Sievers, convicted of arranging his wife’s murder, returned to court for hearings tied to new motions in the case.
May 14
News
Lehigh Acres hit-and-run arrest puts a fatal bicyclist case back in focus
Troopers say they arrested the driver accused of killing a bicyclist in an April hit-and-run in Lehigh Acres.
May 14
News
Blue-green algae is back on the Caloosahatchee near Alva, worrying riverfront homeowners
An Alva homeowner says blue-green algae has blanketed part of her riverfront property, raising fresh water-quality worries.
May 13
News
Fort Myers Costco is officially moving after locking down the Colonial Boulevard site
The planned Fort Myers Costco move is no longer theoretical after the company closed on the Colonial Boulevard site.
May 13
News
$55 million will fund a Fort Myers water expansion project tied to Ian-era lessons
Fort Myers says a major new grant-backed water project is meant to make the system more reliable after Hurricane Ian outages.
May 13
News
Fort Myers Beach planners voted against the Outrigger resort redevelopment proposal
The former Outrigger Beach Resort site hit resistance after Fort Myers Beach’s planning agency voted against the proposal on the table.
May 12
News
Fort Myers Beach Elementary could reopen through a charter-school path
A school board proposal could open a route for Fort Myers Beach Elementary to return as a charter school after storm damage shut it down.
May 12
News
Lee County utilities are switching disinfectants again and some residents need to prepare
Lee County Utilities says it is changing the water disinfection process again, and some households need to pay attention.
May 7
News
Cape Coral approved borrowing up to $100 million for utility expansion
Cape Coral City Council approved up to $100 million in water and sewer bonds, a major infrastructure funding move tied to growth.
May 7
News
City of Palms Park demolition approved, historic artifacts to be preserved
Fort Myers is moving ahead with tearing down City of Palms Park while preserving historic pieces from the site.
May 7
News
Lee County leads Florida in fight against rising property fraud cases
WINK says Lee County is at the front of a growing push against fraudulent property filings.
May 7
News
OSHA finds safety violations in Fort Myers and Cape Coral tire deaths
Federal investigators flagged serious safety failures after fatal tire explosions at two Southwest Florida shops.
May 7
News
Lee County voters may get term limits for sheriff and other county officers
Lee County commissioners added a ballot question that could put term limits on the sheriff and other county constitutional officers.
May 6
News
Cape Coral utility project forces residents to pay thousands or move
Residents say Cape Coral's long-running utility expansion is landing them with bills they can't absorb.
May 5
News
Lee County business owners report dangerous conditions on US 41 project
People along a major U.S. 41 construction zone say the nearly finished job still feels chaotic and risky.
May 5
News
Fort Myers Beach is rebuilding a battered main intersection with storm-hardened signals
Repairs and upgrades are starting at one of Fort Myers Beach’s busiest intersections, with resiliency improvements built into the new signal system.
May 5
News
Lee County schools are staring down a $46.7 million deficit and budget cuts
The Lee County school district says it is realigning budgets as it heads toward a projected $46.7 million deficit next year.
May 5
News
Deputies caught the North Fort Myers homicide suspect after a van escape into the woods
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a homicide suspect fled in a work van and was caught by K9 units in a wooded area nearby.
May 5
News
Silver Sands could come back as a five-story Fort Myers Beach resort
Plans are moving for a rebuilt Silver Sands property that would add a multi-story resort back to Fort Myers Beach.
May 5
News
Lee deputies are rolling out Grappler patrol cars to stop high-speed pursuits faster
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says new Grappler-equipped patrol vehicles are meant to end dangerous chases in seconds.
May 5
News
Lee County is overhauling Treeline and Daniels with a $3 million traffic rewrite
A major traffic rework is starting at one of Fort Myers’ busiest intersections, with lane changes and construction impacts ahead.
May 5
News
A convicted sex offender allegedly kept getting jobs around kids in Lee County
A WINK investigation says a registered sex offender repeatedly found work in family-heavy settings without proper reporting.
May 5
News
10 arrests hit an alleged brothel network hidden inside Lee County businesses
Authorities say a two-year investigation uncovered brothels operating out of homes and storefronts across Lee County.
May 5
News
1,600 North Fort Myers homes are facing a planned water outage and boil notice
Lee County Utilities says more than 1,600 homes will lose water Tuesday and then fall under a boil-water notice.
May 5
News
The Fort Myers mallet killing case is back in court and spilling into a national immigration fight
The man accused of killing a Fort Myers woman with a mallet is due back in court as the case draws wider political attention.
May 4
News
Cape Coral council approves new mobility fee plan
Cape Coral leaders approved a mobility fee structure aimed at long-term infrastructure needs.
May 4
News
Cape Coral Seven Islands project moves closer to development deal
A long-discussed Cape Coral waterfront development is nearing a formal agreement with a selected developer.
May 4
News
Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild targets summer 2027 completion
Lee County's rebuild timeline for the Fort Myers Beach Pier points to construction this summer and completion in 2027.
May 4
News
Lee commissioners approve funding for 13 beach and shoreline projects
Lee County approved nearly $6.5 million for beach and shoreline work tied to parks, access, and public facilities.
May 4
News
Hit-and-run crash knocks out power for hundreds in northeast Cape Coral
Police say a driver ran off after crashing into a pole and leaving hundreds of Cape Coral residents without power.
May 4
News
Judge clears jury pool after hallway blowup in Cape Coral teen murder trial
A judge released the jury pool after a hallway commotion between families disrupted a murder trial tied to the 2024 killing of a Cape Coral teen.
May 4
News
FEMA restores Fort Myers Beach flood insurance discount in a major post-Ian win
Fort Myers Beach says FEMA approved the return of a 25% flood-insurance discount for local property owners.
May 4
News
Fort Myers Beach fire merger is moving forward despite warnings about lost resources
A proposed merger involving the Fort Myers Beach fire district is advancing even as local leaders warn it could hurt emergency coverage.
May 4
News
Fort Myers Beach recall fight could trigger Lee County's first-ever recall election
Fort Myers Beach may be headed toward a recall election that would be the first of its kind in Lee County history.
Apr 30
News
Jaycee Park Reopens After Major Renovation
Jaycee Park has reopened in Cape Coral after a major renovation that adds a riverfront boardwalk, splash pad, improved accessibility, and more public amenities.
Apr 30
News
Fort Myers Asks Private Communities to Submit Storm Debris ROE Forms
Fort Myers is asking gated and private-road communities to complete emergency debris removal Right of Entry forms before storm season.
Apr 29
News
Lane closures set for Cape Coral Parkway East six-lane project
Cape Coral says off-peak lane closures will begin the week of May 11 for its parkway widening work.
No updates match that filter right now.