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The Fort Myers mallet killing case is back in court and spilling into a national immigration fight

Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor Local News

The man accused of killing a Fort Myers woman with a mallet is due back in court as the case draws wider political attention.

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1,600 North Fort Myers homes are facing a planned water outage and boil notice cover image
May 5

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.

U.S. 41 north of Del Prado Boulevard to Tara Woods Local News Local news
10 arrests hit an alleged brothel network hidden inside Lee County businesses cover image
May 5

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.

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Islands Night 2026 packs baseball, a parade, and a drone show into one Fort Myers night cover image
May 8

Islands Night 2026 packs baseball, a parade, and a drone show into one Fort Myers night

The annual Islands Night event is pairing a Mighty Mussels game with a business parade and Fort Myers’ first drone show.

Gates 5:45 PM; parade 5:50 PM Lee Health Sports Complex Community Event
Palm City Cinema presents the Lilo and Stitch Movie cover image
May 8

Palm City Cinema presents the Lilo and Stitch Movie

A family movie night at Riverside Community Center continues the Palm City Cinema series.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Riverside Community Center Family Event
Hurricane Preparedness Expo 2026 cover image
May 9

Hurricane Preparedness Expo 2026

A free expo with emergency resources, vehicle displays, and preparedness tips before hurricane season.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Caloosa Sound Convention Center Event
ACMA Presents RB Stone in Concert cover image
May 9

ACMA Presents RB Stone in Concert

A roots-and-blues concert night lands in Fort Myers with an opening set and door tickets.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Americana Community Music Association Concert Event
Forever Motown at Barbara B. Mann cover image
May 10

Forever Motown at Barbara B. Mann

A Motown tribute show comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, May 10.

7:30 PM Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Event
Monthly Music Walk cover image
May 15

Monthly Music Walk

Downtown Fort Myers fills with free live music on a Friday night in the River District.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM First Street River District Arts & Culture Event
“Weird Al” Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to Estero cover image
May 27

“Weird Al” Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to Estero

“Weird Al” Yankovic is bringing his oversized 2026 comedy-rock tour to Hertz Arena.

7:30 PM Hertz Arena Music Event
City of Cape Coral Hurricane Expo cover image
May 30

City of Cape Coral Hurricane Expo

Cape Coral is hosting a free hurricane-prep expo with dozens of organizations and emergency resources.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM German American Club Community Event
JobuFest is moving to The Whale for a hurricane-warding beach party this May cover image
May 30

JobuFest is moving to The Whale for a hurricane-warding beach party this May

A very Fort Myers Beach tradition meant to ward off hurricanes is getting a new home this year.

11:00 AM - 6:15 PM The Whale Beach Event Event
Billy Currington brings his 2026 tour to Hertz Arena cover image
Jun 20

Billy Currington brings his 2026 tour to Hertz Arena

Billy Currington is booked for a summer arena stop in Estero.

8:00 PM Hertz Arena Music Event
Vince Gill: 50 Years From Home cover image
Jun 25

Vince Gill: 50 Years From Home

A major summer concert date brings Vince Gill's anniversary tour to Fort Myers.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Concert Event
Celtic Throne II brings a giant Irish dance spectacle to Fort Myers cover image
Jun 30

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.

7:30 PM Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Theater Event
MangoMania is back with a full tropical fruit festival on Pine Island cover image
Jul 11

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.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MangoMania Tropical Fruit Festival Festival Event
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns for 10 days across the beaches cover image
Sep 18

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.

All Day Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Festival Event
Ty Myers brings The Legal Tour to Hertz Arena in October cover image
Oct 10

Ty Myers brings The Legal Tour to Hertz Arena in October

Ty Myers has a fall arena date lined up in Estero.

7:30 PM Hertz Arena Music Event
Gavin Adcock books a Halloween-weekend arena show in Estero cover image
Nov 1

Gavin Adcock books a Halloween-weekend arena show in Estero

Gavin Adcock is scheduled for a Halloween-night stop at Hertz Arena.

8:00 PM Hertz Arena Music Event
American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach in November cover image
Nov 19

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.

All Day American Sand Sculpting Championship Festival Event
Cape Coral council approves new mobility fee plan cover image
May 4

Cape Coral council approves new mobility fee plan

Cape Coral leaders approved a mobility fee structure aimed at long-term infrastructure needs.

Cape Coral Local News Local news
Cape Coral Seven Islands project moves closer to development deal cover image
May 4

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.

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Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild targets summer 2027 completion cover image
May 4

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.

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Lee commissioners approve funding for 13 beach and shoreline projects cover image
May 4

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.

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Hit-and-run crash knocks out power for hundreds in northeast Cape Coral cover image
May 4

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.

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Judge clears jury pool after hallway blowup in Cape Coral teen murder trial cover image
May 4

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.

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FEMA restores Fort Myers Beach flood insurance discount in a major post-Ian win cover image
May 4

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.

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Fort Myers Beach fire merger is moving forward despite warnings about lost resources cover image
May 4

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.

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Fort Myers Beach recall fight could trigger Lee County's first-ever recall election cover image
May 4

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.

Fort Myers Beach Local News Local news
Jaycee Park Reopens After Major Renovation cover image
Apr 30

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.

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Fort Myers Asks Private Communities to Submit Storm Debris ROE Forms cover image
Apr 30

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.

Fort Myers Local News Local news
Lane closures set for Cape Coral Parkway East six-lane project cover image
Apr 29

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.

Cape Coral Parkway East between SE 15th Avenue/Cape Coral Street and Coronado Boulevard Local News Local news