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6 Lee County restaurants, 3 food trucks perfect; 7 fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
Good news. Fort Myers Beach has a real post office for first time since Hurricane Ian
The emailed press release with the announcement came with no fanfare. It simply said: USPS resumes postal operations in Fort Myers Beach. But if you live on or near Fort Myers Beach and if you are keeping track of Southwest Florida's comeback from Hurricane Ian, then this news is a big deal.
Boil water notice issued in Fort Myers after water main break in Treeline Ave. area
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The City of Fort Myers has issued a boil water notice after a water main break was discovered in the area of Treeline Avenue between Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Parkway. City officials said crews are working on a 24" water main in the vicinity of...
Living paycheck to paycheck? In SW FL more people are struggling with everyday bills
Not everyone is living their best lives in Naples or Fort Myers. Forget the notion that locals in Collier County often dine out at fine restaurants and live in gated communities with perfectly manicured lawns. A new report shows 42% of households in Collier County live paycheck to paycheck, according...
Heavy rain floods Palm Beach Boulevard
As Southwest Florida experiences heavy rainfall, road conditions have been severely impacted, turning areas like Palm Beach Boulevard into a waterway over the weekend. Flash flooding caused some traffic delays and road closures across Southwest Florida. Several cars drove slowly and cautiously through the flooded streets on Palm Beach Boulevard...
Lee County Operations Changing for the Fourth
As Independence Day approaches, Lee County has announced its operational adjustments for the holiday, aiming to ensure that the celebrations come with minimal disruptions to public services. On Thursday, July 4, Lee County’s administrative operations will pause for Independence Day, a significant day marked by nationwide celebrations of freedom and patriotism. Adjustments to usual schedules have been planned to accommodate […] The post Lee County Operations Changing for the Fourth first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
North Fort Myers businesses struggle after Caloosahatchee Bridge closure
Local businesses are struggling to stay busy after the Caloosahatchee bridge shut down earlier this summer. When Kaiz Premji started Cheers Wine and Liquor 8 months ago, He was excited. “We put a lot of hard effort, time, sweat, and equity into this place with the hopes that it was...
Black Bear law causes concern among Floridians
Black bears have often been seen across Southwest Florida, and now a new law that allows for the killing of a black bear under certain circumstances is raising concerns. From black bears seen on front lawns, roaming the streets of Cape Coral, or, most recently, trying to dash across highways, they’re everywhere.
Southwest Florida preparing for ban on homelessness in public
The U.S. Supreme Court has given communities permission to criminalize homelessness. People sleeping in public could be hauled off to jail under a new state law slated to go into effect in Florida. The state of California argued before the U.S. justices that such a law was cruel and unusual...
4th of July week is here: Where to find fireworks, parades in Fort Myers, Cape, Bonita
The Fourth of July on Thursday kicks off a four-day weekend for many, and there's plenty of options for celebrating Independence Day 2024. And if you haven't made plans yet, here's a guide to know what's happening where and when. But first, where did the idea for fireworks come from...
Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee County under a flood advisory as rains swamp area's roads
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Lee County Sunday afternoon, alerting residents to expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Radar showed bands of rain and thunderstorms passing through the area and some Fort Myers roads were flooded with knee-deep water. Video by The News-Press...
No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027
If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief. The road is usually also associated with crashes, and there’s a project coming up to help fix that issue, but what about the flooding?
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