The Fourth of July parade and fireworks show will return to Fort Myers Beach this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, after a fundraising effort by the local business group What’s Up FMB. The Fourth of July parade will start on Estero Boulevard from ...
Celebrations are being held countywide to mark America’s 250th birthday. Celebratory events include: Art Walk. live music and fireworks A two-day community celebration, hosted by the city of Fort Myers and the River District Alliance, will be held in Downtown Fort Myers to commemorate the ...
As election season ramps up, Cape Coral and Southwest Florida residents will have the chance to hear from candidates in a series of forums next week. The League of Women Voters of Lee County is hosting a series of candidate forums during the week of July 6, where the public may attend ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices ...
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders ...
A new era of FGCU men’s golf has arrived. Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics announced this week that Lee McCoy, who developed four All-Americans in three years at Columbus State, has been named the fifth head coach for the FGCU men’s golf program. In three seasons as head coach of ...
When a hurricane comes to Southwest Florida, power outages are often one of the most visible reminders of the storm’s impact. While the electric grid is more resilient than ever, designed with stronger poles, smart technology, and layered redundancy, severe weather can still cause widespread ...