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Site work underway for Lee Health's new $434 million hospitalThe News-Press1 day ago
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One dead after shooting, Fort Myers police seek public's help with suspect's vehicleThe News-Press1 day ago
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‘Did Not Want to Do That!’: Florida Deputy Breaks Down Crying After Shooting and Killing Black Man Who Had Called Them for Help In Removing Problem Tenant, Video Shows
Once again, a Black citizen called the police for help, only for the police to show up and kill him. This time, it was Elroy […] ‘Did Not Want to Do That!’: Florida Deputy Breaks Down Crying After Shooting and Killing Black Man Who Had Called Them for Help In Removing Problem Tenant, Video Shows
Site work underway for Lee Health's new $434 million hospital
Lee Health has taken another step with plans for a new hospital in Fort Myers to open in 2028. A key component is a musculoskeletal institute connected to the hospital on Challenger Boulevard that could become a destination center attracting patients from outside the region. ...
Fort Myers felon sentenced to 15 years in prison for gun possession
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing a gun as a convicted felon. According to the United States Attorney's Office, JD Irons Jr., 37, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The SAO says on Dec. 8, 2023, Irons...
Kittens found dumped in backpack on side of Cape Coral road
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two women said they found two kittens dumped on the side of the road inside a backpack in Cape Coral. On Saturday morning, Sherie Davis and Pamela Snook were enjoying a walk with their dogs along NW 11th Place. As they approached NW 18th Street, they saw a children’s backpack lying abandoned.
SWFL's largest health care system to become a private nonprofit
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — After six decades of serving as a public nonprofit, Lee Health will become a private, not-for-profit hospital system. Lee County Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 in favor of the conversion after hearing from nurses, doctors, finance professionals, and even pastors at Monday's special commission meeting. Many of them dressed in blue to show their support for the conversion.
Fort Myers voters will get a say on potential $75 million green space project
Does Fort Myers need more parks and open space for residents and visitors? City leaders think so, and voters will get to decide whether to plunk down up to $75 million to spruce up the City of Palms. ...
Naples man, 27, dead after pickup strikes light pole on I-75 ramp, overturns
A 27-year-old Naples man died Monday morning when a pickup he was riding in as a passenger struck a light pole on the entrance ramp to Interstate 75. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. Monday on the entrance ramp to I-75, on mile marker 105, near Golden Gate Boulevard, in Naples, according to...
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