The Cape Coral Bridge and surrounding roads will be closed from 3 a.m. on July 4 through 3 a.m. on July 5 for Cape Coral's Independence Day festivities. The Freedom 5k Race begins at 7 a.m. on July 4, ...

Rolbert Joachin, 40, faces capital murder charges in the death of Nilufa Easmin and second-degree murder charges in the death of Julia Curvo.

Florida State Parks Foundation announced a new wave of accessible boardwalks, observation platforms and all-terrain chairs coming to parks.

USA TODAY Florida Network reporters built a 'Frankenstein' linebacker using top 2027 Florida high school football recruits.

The NCAA is introducing a new eligibility model for Division I student-athletes. Athletes will have five years to play collegiately after high school graduation or their 19th birthday. The new model, ...

Planning for the holiday? See which grocery stores, banks, and government offices are open or closed in Florida on July 4 ...

Projects across Lee County and Fort Myers totaled $12 million in state budget funds. Gov. DeSantis vetoed $3.25 million in ...

Floridians looking to add last-minute items to their Fourth of July gatherings today will have plenty of options. See which grocery are open ...

Who is the best Southwest Florida girls basketball player of the past 25 seasons? Let the debate begin. The News-Press and ...

Before you jump into the water, be sure to check the latest on water conditions. Here are the latest test results and health advisories in Lee County and around Florida. Heading t ...

It's America's big 250th anniversary. And people are celebrating with 4th of July fireworks and events all over Lee County.

Brittany Clark's boyfriend performed CPR on the shore but her pulse was 'thready'' when first responders arrived.