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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Fort Myers Neighborhood | News Channel 3-12

Fort Myers · Fort Myers

Black Bear Spotted Roaming Fort Myers Neighborhood | News Channel 3-12

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By Madison Monroe Adams Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) -- Residents of the gated Colonial Country See the Story

The Condo Bust Is Here: Prices Dropped Already 10% to 23% in 20 Bigger Cities, Unravel the Most Splendid Condo Bubble Ever

Housing · Fort Myers

The Condo Bust Is Here: Prices Dropped Already 10% to 23% in 20 Bigger Cities, Unravel the Most Splendid Condo Bubble Ever

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Oakland, Austin, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, San Francisco, Boise, Jacksonville, Detroit, New Orleans, Arlington, Tampa, Reno, Seattle, Denver, Mesa, Chandler, Portland, Aurora, Phoenix, San Antonio.See the Story

The seaside retreat that defies the cliche of corporate America

Fort Myers · Fort Myers

The seaside retreat that defies the cliche of corporate America

Political storms and devastating hurricanes have failed to dampen spirits in the Floridian city of Fort Myers, says Ben Mitchell.Read Article

This Natural Oil Can Silently Win The Battle Against Ants In The Kitchen - Tasting Table

You don't need potentially toxic chemicals to rid your kitchen of ants. Instead, you can stem the invasion by spraying the insects with a Neem oil solution.Fort Myers · Fort Myers See the Story

Red tape delays Lee County workforce housing efforts

The shortage of middle-income and affordable workforce housing developments in Lee County isn’t due to a lack of demand or political support. Local employers want them to secure workers, governments are happy to add them to their tax base and they offer private developers a healthy return on investment, even if it’s not the windfall that market-rate developers look for. But more builders than not balk at middle-income, workforce housing developm…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Watts' pledge to Houston 'proving myself right'

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Kah’ni Watts, the first defensive back committed to the University of Houston’s 2026 recruiting class, was doubted growing up in Fort Myers, Florida.Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Waterleaf International Names Cory Brasel as Chief Product Officer

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Waterleaf International, LLC (Waterleaf) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Cory Brasel as Chief Product Officer. With more than two decades of experience in IT leadership, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity, Brasel brings a strategic and results-driven approach to product innovation. He will lead Waterleaf’s strategy around the company’s orchestrated defense pla…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you may very well feel that way. Conversations across local venues, networking events, and dinner tables echo the same growing frustration: dating in midlife feels like a rigged game. The rules have changed, the playing field is uneven, and many of us are wondering if anyone is truly playing to win—or if they…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Two men indicted for separate murders in Fort Myers

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State Attorney Amira Fox announced Wednesday that Yanko Romero has been indicted for first-degree murder and additional charges in connection with a June 8 shooting. Fox 4's Eric Lovelace Reports on the Murder Indictments: Two men indicted for separate murders in Fort MyersRomero faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and other charges."This case had an active shooter situation and had an expansive crime scene," Fox …Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Southwest Florida arts scene sees post-COVID boom

Southwest Florida is a hotbed for visual arts organizations, museums and arts nonprofits, a report from Florida Gulf Coast University’s Regional Economic Research Institute found. The number of fine arts industry establishments in the region nearly doubled from 1,087 in 2015 to 2,171 in 2023, with a large pop in demand following the COVID-19 pandemic. “(That) shows there’s a local demand for these arts and steady growth, especially after COVID w…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Bloom affordable housing project breaks ground in Fort Myers

An affordable and workforce apartment project broke ground in Fort Myers following more than three years of planning and overcoming financial setbacks. Bloom, a 336-unit project, is being built at 2010 Hanson St. on 5.7 acres that used to include the since-demolished Araba Shrine hall. Brooks & Freund is the construction contractor. Renaissance Development Group bought the land for $2 million in January 2022, but rising post-COVID construction…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

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