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This page covers crime, politics, economics, business, health, sports and weather in Fort Myers. It also tracks community developments, real estate, education and local culture.


Travel

Live Poll

Do you think growth in air travel is good for your community?

Air Travel

Southwest Florida Airport Builds $1 Billion Concourse E

The 14-gate expansion includes a new TSA checkpoint and a United Airlines club, with a projected late-2027 opening.

Southwest Florida Airport Builds $1 Billion Concourse E

Weather and Disaster

Emergency Response

Mehmet Oz Assists Attendee at Fort Myers Rally

The former physician jumped over two railings to aid an individual suffering a medical emergency during a public event.

Mehmet Oz Assists Attendee at Fort Myers Rally

Crime

Law Enforcement

Man Arrested With Loaded Gun While Drunk in Fort Myers

Fort Myers police arrested John Leiva, 23, after officers found him stumbling downtown holding a loaded gun.

Man Arrested With Loaded Gun While Drunk in Fort Myers

Politics

Live Poll

Do you think local officials are handling road safety improvements well in your area?

Legislative Policy

Traffic Light Planned at Gulf Coast Medical Center

FDOT says a signal is warranted at Metro Parkway entrances after 39 crashes since the start of 2025.

Traffic Light Planned at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Business

Live Poll

Do you think young people in your area have good job options without a college degree?

Job Fairs

Lee BIA Hosts 800 Students at Build My Future

The 6th Annual Build My Future event introduced high school students to construction careers at JetBlue Park.

Lee BIA Hosts 800 Students at Build My Future

Coverage takes in government proceedings, legal matters, severe weather responses, market trends and infrastructure projects. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Tropical storms and hurricane season influence the region as much as housing developments and shifting land use policies. Major economic decisions and public safety updates are the most consistent drivers of local interest.


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