03/29/2020
03/29/2020
Local News for Fort Myers, Florida
03/29/2020
03/29/2020
James English, Jr. Dies At 84
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, James Daniel English, Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at the age of 84. Jim was born on September 16, 1935, in the family farmhouse on the Caloosahatchee River in Alva. He was in the fourth generation of the English family in Lee County. His great grandmother, Margaret READ MORE.
03/28/2020
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Sergeant Rounsifer located a …
Sergeant Rounsifer located a sick and injured owl on a bike path in St James City. The Owl was picked up and taken to CROW drop off at Chiquita Animal hospital for treatment. #SheriffCarmineMarceno Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/28/2020
School District of Lee County: WATCH: Staff from our …
WATCH: Staff from our east zone elementary schools donated more than 400 N95 masks and a trunkload of other supplies to Lehigh Regional Medical Center. Many of our schools have donated supplies to healthcare workers across Lee County. #LoveLeeSchools Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/28/2020
Governor’s order to suspend vacation rentals added blow to SWFL industries
The governor announced he suspended vacation rentals for the next two weeks, and City of Sanibel took it a step further by ordering hotels, motels and inns to not accept new guests and suspend reservations for 28 days. And, on Fort Myers Beach, what is normally a hard town to get to during the busy READ MORE.
03/28/2020
Fort Myers Beach enforcement measures keeping people off the sand
Eight days ago, Fort Myers Beach Town Council agreed to close all beaches on Estero Island as a way to stop coronavirus from spreading. Read the rest of the article on nbc-2.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Second shooting in Fort Myers within eight hours, appears not to be related
Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a second shooting that occurred Friday. Read the rest of the article on news-press.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Fort Myers father dies after testing positive for coronavirus
He warned others to keep their distance and to take the virus seriously. Read the rest of the article on nbc-2.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Naples, Fort Myers food trucks offer mobile relief amid COVID-19
Here’s how four Southwest Florida food trucks are surviving during COVID-19. Read the rest of the article on news-press.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Lee County expected to discuss stay-at-home order next meeting
At this point, all Lee County beaches are closed; Fort Myers Beach Town Council said rule breakers could face fines up to $5,000 for disobeying current restrictions; and the City of Sanibel decided not to vote on a shelter-in-place order in response to the spread of the coronavirus. But, after a warning from Lee County READ MORE.
03/27/2020
WATCH: Dust Devil seen in Fort Myers
It’s a tornado! It’s a waterspout! It’s a…. dust devil? Read the rest of the article on nbc-2.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Friends say death of beloved DJ is wakeup call about COVID-19
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a popular Fort Myers DJ to the coronavirus. Conrad Buchanan, known as DJ Griff Gotti, died Thursday after suffering from COVID-19, according to friends. Read the rest of the article on winknews.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Seatbelts and Social Distancing
From the Fire Chief Hello Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Island and surrounding communities. Navigating a world-wide pandemic is like nothing we have experienced. Like you, I am receiving updated information constantly, sometimes at a rate far beyond what I can absorb. I am becoming a little more adept in the task of social distancing, READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Fort Myers’ Amy Dimon makes it to semi-finals in Inked cover girl contest
Amy Dimon is one of eight semi-finalists competing for $25,000 and a cover photo in the contest. Inked magazine announced the news Friday. Read the rest of the article on news-press.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Fort Myers Beach Carry-Out
Weekend Update Updated 1pm, March 27, 2020 This list of restaurants offering carry-out was confirmed by the Sand Paper Friday morning. Some offer carryout adult beverages; some offer delivery; some are on UberEats. Expect limited menus. Some have posted their menus on their website or Facebook page. Try to call ahead to order so there READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s Deputy …
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s Deputy Dogs Team and the United Way Community are working together to provided much needed medical supplies to Lee Health. Deputy Chance needs your help, for more information, please contact Alexis Rodriguez at (239) 433-7551. #SheriffCarmineMarceno Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Early morning shooting in Fort Myers sends two juveniles to hospital
Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning near Metro Parkway and Winkler Avenue. Read the rest of the article on news-press.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
2 juveniles shot in drive-by shooting at Winkler Ave. and Metro Pkwy.
Two juveniles were shot in a drive-by shooting at Winkler Avenue and Metro Parkway in Fort Myers Friday morning, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. The two young men came into Lee Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds. Read the rest of the article on winknews.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
#DonutKindness and more: Fort Myers, Naples restaurants give hard in face of COVID-19
Need some good news? See how restaurants in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples are going above and beyond to give back in the face of COVID-19. Read the rest of the article on news-press.com READ MORE.03/27/2020