Elizabeth Andarge
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                        Residents of all ages gathered at Fort Myers City Hall to remember those who died while held in ICE detention centers.
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                        Three years ago, Hurricane Ian blew the roof off the historic Blanchard House in Punta Gorda. Swells of water flooded the structure, leaving damage that took years to recover from.
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                        After Florida bans rainbow crosswalks, a Fort Myers church paints its own tribute to Pulse victims.
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                        Members of the international community will be gathering in Punta Gorda over the weekend to celebrate the festivities.
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                        Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Bradenton to discuss 287(g), immigration enforcement and recent statistics.
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                        A new facility is set to open in Lee County, dedicated to supporting children in the foster care system.
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                        The Fallout from the immigration raids conducted by Immigration & Customs Enforcement are beginning to take a toll on small businesses.
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                        The Lee County School District hosted a series of town hall meetings with all board members last year. This year, the district has renamed the events “Conversations That Count,” with one meeting scheduled each month, each featuring a different board member.
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                        Some Bonita Springs businesses say customers aren’t coming in like they used to. A new survey digs into why.
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                        No Kings rally brought out thousands all over Southwest Florida on Oct. 18.