A release from a city spokesperson said that Lawing, after more than 43 years in local government management, including the past five years serving the City of Fort Myers, has announced plans to retire December 9th to focus on personal and family priorities.

The City of Cape Coral is aware of a months-long freshwater leak under the bridge near the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Cape Coral Parkway East caused by a corroded older metal above-ground water pipe.

The Guardian, NBC News, and the Miami Herald reported in stories Tuesday that Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has quietly removed many references to President Trump off a new campaign site.

Among the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang members, a new penalty for those who involve minors in animal fighting, and a clarification on license plate frame rules.

A story involving Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson and allegations of sexual impropriety was fueled Monday evening when two young men accused him of soliciting them.

Without the planned economic revitalization of Newtown, Jetson Grimes, owner of Jetson’s Creative Trends hair salon since 1982, isn’t sure neighborhood businesses like his will survive.

More than a hundred people are now left without a place to shower, wash clothes and get out of the heat and a church has had to reduce services and hours as it works to address a code violation and neighborhood complaints.

Florida taxpayers on the hook for more than a half-million in legal fees for Hope Florida probe

The property tax rate is set in Collier County for the coming year, but the Conservation Collier program will lose about $5 million to make the numbers work out.

Commissioners Kevin Ruane and David Mulicka asked to delay voting on the changes during Tuesday’s meeting. They said they haven’t had time to digest the 344-page report and additional 140 pages they received September 11. They also said they need more time to meet with constituents.