Politics
Florida Seizes 479 Illegal Gambling Machines in Lee, Collier County Sweep
Attorney General Uthmeier announces 479 machine seizures, 11 arrests and $294,150 in illicit proceeds from Southwest Florida illegal gaming operation.
Lee County
Politics
DeSantis Taps State Rep. Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Elections Chief
Gov. DeSantis appointed state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, a Fort Myers attorney, as Lee County Supervisor of Elections.
Crime
Florida manatee deaths hit 632 in 2025, cold stress and boats top killers
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission documented 632 manatee deaths in 2025, with cold stress claiming 33 animals and boat collisions killing 98 manatees.
Business
Southwest Florida home sales rise 2.7% as market shows first gains since 2022
Collier and Lee counties recorded year-over-year gains in closed home sales for the first time since February 2022, with some markets seeing double-digit increases.