Authorities ruled a fatal shooting in Fort Myers last week was a case of self-defense. The incident occurred on September 26 on the 700 block of Duffy Street. Investigators determined the shooting ...

After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Saturday, Sept. 27, Powerball drawing, the prize jumped to ...

Lee County teachers could see higher pay, expanded parental leave and more consistent schedules under a new tentative contract agreement.

Forget pumpkin spice - Seminole and calabaza pumpkins thrive in Southwest Florida and offer a delicious, DIY-friendly fall tradition.

Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach. An earlier test showed fecal bacteria levels more than 28 times the safety threshold. The bacteria, ...

The federal government is set to run out of money at midnight, unless Congress can reach a deal to pass a funding bill. Would USPS still operate?

Hurricane Imelda formed Tuesday, Sept. 30, off the Florida coast. The Category 1 hurricane is expected to strengthen.

Spirit Airlines has filed notices for 730 flight attendant furloughs starting Dec. 1 in Florida. Here's where.

Authorities on Sept. 26 announced that it was Robert Eugene Brashers who committed the 1991 crime featured in the HBO Max documentary "The Yogurt Shop Murders." And Sept 29, detectives and others held ...

Here’s when and why the federal government could shut down this week, when the last government shutdown was and how it could impact Floridians.

Hertz has teamed up with NFL legend Tom Brady to help market its expanded online capabilities. The campaign, launched Oct. 1, will highlight the ease of buying Hertz's used cars online, or at one of ...

The Fort Myes News-Press is a trusted news source covering communities in Southwest Florida including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, ...