Developers share vision for Seven Islands
Former Shell Factory property in North Fort Myers sold for $3.9 million
County approves Burnt Store safety improvements
Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call to perform at First Baptist Church of St. James City
Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call will perform in concert Sunday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m., at First Baptist Church of St. James City Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call have been a part of Daystar’s Gospel Music Showcase with Guy Penrod, Dollywood, and now are main stage artists at the National Quartet Convention. In 2021 they were also nominated in the top 10 category for Favorite Trio of the Year, according to the Singing News Fans. The group has had 20 Singing News Top 80 songs with 14 of them reaching the top 40 and one top 20 song! This ministry has also come to see many souls won to Christ, which is their main mission. First Baptist Church of St. James City is at 3417 ...
FDOT: Work on Little Pine Island Bridge to transition to Phase 3
MATLACHA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the transition to Phase 3 of the reconstruction of the Little Pine Island Bridge, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20. Beginning Monday night into Tuesday morning, crews will enter Interim Phase 3, during which ...
Kelling sentenced to life in prison for second degree murder of Pine Island man
This afternoon, Brant Dustin Kelling was sentenced to life in prison for second degree murder. He was convicted in December, for the murder of a man in St James City, following a five-day jury trial in Lee County. Assistant State Attorneys Brenda Wade and Leena Marcos of the State Attorney’s ...
County DOT announces intermittent lane closures Jan. 28-29 on Matlacha Drawbridge
The Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists in the Pine Island-Matlacha area to use caution Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29, as intermittent lane closures occur on the Matlacha Drawbridge. The intermittent, single-lane closures are anticipated from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. A flagging operation will ensure that emergency vehicles will be given priority and that traffic can continue to move throughout the daytime work. The drawbridge will not be closed both directions; one lane will remain open. Lee County DOT’s contractor will work on the traffic signals and sign assemblies on the bridge. (Signals are used when the drawbridge opens and closes.) A ...
