Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s April 2026 Fraud Alert: Fake Law Enforcement Calls
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind residents of a phone scam going around where scammers impersonate law enforcement personnel. These scammers will identify themselves as law enforcement and may claim the following: you have an active warrant, missed jury duty, or are involved in a crime. If you receive a call like this, […]
Where Was the Fort, and Who Was Myers?
Visitors often ask the same question: Where is the fort in Fort Myers? The answer is both simple and surprising. The “fort” is gone—and has been for a very long time. But downtown Fort Myers still sits on the ground where it once stood. Beneath today’s streets, storefronts, and sidewalks (roughly between First and Second Streets […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank Seeks To End Hunger, Once And For All
The hunger crisis is worsening in Southwest Florida, where one in eight people – and one in six children – are food insecure. High costs of housing, health care, groceries and other expenses, coupled with cuts to SNAP funding, are forcing our neighbors to choose between eating dinner and buying medications, paying rent or making […]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s April 2026 Safety And Security Tip: Beep Beep It’s Spring Break!
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to have fun and stay safe while road tripping this Spring Break. Whether you’re a Lee County resident traveling or you’re visiting for Spring Break, it’s important you prepare and stay aware! Always have a travel plan and a backup plan. Be prepared to change your route. Your […]
The Benefits of Full Body LED Light Therapy
Full body LED light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation or red-light therapy—is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to support healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall wellness. Once limited to clinical settings, this technology is now widely available in wellness centers, gyms, and even at home. As research continues to grow, so does […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County Names Telicia Carter 2026 Youth of the Year
TELICIA CARTER HOLDING HER AWARD WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CEO, DENISE GERGLEY The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County proudly announced Telicia Carter as its 2026 Youth of the Year during a celebratory event held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Park Meadows. The annual event recognizes exceptional Club members who exemplify leadership, academic […]
When Spring Arrives, So Does Kitten Season
In Southwest Florida, spring arrives with longer days, warmer breezes, and blooming landscapes. For local animal shelters, however, the season signals something else entirely: the start of kitten season. Each year, as temperatures rise, so does the number of newborn kittens and puppies entering shelters. At Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers, this seasonal […]
Pathways to Opportunity Hosts 2nd Annual Strides for Inclusion 5K at Babcock Ranch
2025 STRIDES FOR INCLUSION 5K (LAST YEAR) Pathways to Opportunity (PTO) is proud to host the second annual Strides for Inclusion 5K, an event dedicated to promoting accessibility, empowerment, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. The run, walk, or roll event will take place at Babcock Ranch on Saturday May 16, 2026 beginning at […]
Consumer Alerts
ONLINE SEARCH RESULTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SCAMMY Online search results can offer significant benefits to consumers, helping people find what they’re looking for. But online search results are also used by scammers to steer you in the wrong direction. In fact, scammers sometimes use paid search results to trick you. They might […]
Visiting The Living Lab at the IMAG
PERCY, THE AFRICAN SULCATA TORTOISE At the IMAG History and Science Center, guests are often excited to visit The Living Lab. It’s an interesting, fun, and inspiring environment for learning about the many different animals that call IMAG “their home” including reptiles, amphibians, and fish. There are, for example, different species of turtles and tortoises, […]