Fort Myers

Earlier this month, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing October as Careers in Construction Month and acknowledging Build My Future Lee County for its role in helping develop the region's future workforce.

For breast cancer survivors, a Fort Myers tattoo artist is offering a finishing touch.

Tearing down the old baseball stadium at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers has begun.Workers have demolished part of the building, allowing people to see into the place that had been the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox.

Celebrate July Fourth at events throughout the region

Ludie Charles opened Romance Rouge in Fort Myers in December 2025, stocking it with designs from Dubai, Nigeria, Turkey and France. Six months in, she says the community is starting to take notice.

Ahead of Juneteenth, the Lee County Black History Society highlights the legacy of Lee County's first government-funded school for Black students and the lessons it offers today.

Duanwu Festival celebrations at the Chinese Alliance Church of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers on June 13 feature cultural activities.

NACA's mortgage program offers no down payment, no closing costs and has no credit score requirements. Instead, the organization checks participants’ payment and income history.

A free, eight-week tai chi program for adults with arthritis will begin July 2.

ACT is organizing a community event to support survivors of domestic violence.