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Jaycee Park to re-open April 30, ribbon cutting set for May 8

Jaycee Park will reopen on April 30 with a ribbon-cutting set for May 8. The ribbon-cutting is open to the public and no reservations are required to attend the ceremony at the wholly rebuilt riverfront park at 4215 S.E. 20th Place at the end of Beach Parkway. "Jaycee Park has undergone a ...

Bridge closure causing long traffic delays

The temporary closure of the Wilson Pigott Bridge on State Road 31 leading into Fort Myers caused long traffic delays during both morning and afternoon drive times today. The closure of the bridge for deck replacement began Monday with the structure to remain fully closed to all vehicular ...

‘Somewhat below average’ hurricane season predicted

One of the nation’s top forecasters when it comes to the Atlantic hurricane season released its first predictions of the 2026 season Thursday morning, with some encouraging news for Southwest Floridians.  Colorado State University hurricane researchers have predicted a “somewhat ...

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved ...