Fort Myers

After a lengthy meeting, the Fort Myers City council voted on a proposal to move forward with plans for an African American Cultural Center. The decision follows years of discussions and aims to create a space that celebrates the region’s Black history and culture. With funding still in question, the vote marks a critical step in a long-awaited community initiative.

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida has begun offering free and low-cost birth control methods at its Naples and Fort Myers health centers.

Downtown Fort Myers is going green! The city unveiled its latest project where it took a vacant lot and transformed it into a “pocket park”.

The Edison Awards is a celebration of innovation and technology that brings in some of the brightest minds in business. The highlight of the event may not be the awards, but the Innovators Showcase.

A local organization is helping residents take an important step toward a life-changing goal.

Students, parents and friends alike recently helped cheer on athletes from the Life Skills program in celebration of the 15th annual Inclusion Basketball Game at Fort Myers High School.

Thousands in Southwest Florida joined the coordinated "Hands Off" protests around the country on Saturday, April 5.

Four teams of artists are transforming the streets of Southwest Florida into an outdoor gallery, by creating large-scale public art as part of Artsemble Underground's 3rd Annual Southwest Florida Mural Fest.The muralists were selected after participating in Artsemble Underground's "Battle of the Arts."

Restoring an iconic landmark in Fort Myers is taking a lot longer than expected after Hurricane Ian. And now a lawsuit is filed against the city over the restoration of Rachel at the Well.

A unanimous reversal vote Friday by the Fort Myers City Council on the city police department's participation in the ICE 287(g) program raises questions about the impact of public testimony and leaves many wondering what comes next for the City of Fort Myers?Despite overwhelming opposition expressed during public comment preceding the vote, the council agreed to approve Fort Myers Police Department participation. As the meeting opened, a line of residents and other interested parties waited in anticipation to enter council chambers Friday afternoon for the special meeting concerning proposal 287 (g).