Ice & Snow
{Unlikely to fall in Fort Myers this Christmas}
Still it didn't stop a Fort Myers artist from depicting what downtown would look like in a blizzard. Read more about unusual Christmas scenes in our area. Nothing says Christmas like trees hanging from the ceiling. At least in Steve Eagan's opinion. Full Story
Toll-bridge traffic declining while free bridges get busier
Yet, full effect of toll change not yet known
Did lifting the $1 eastbound toll on Lee County bridges and charging $2 on westbound traffic send drivers scurrying to the toll-free state bridges to the north? Too soon to tell, officials said. "We expected some people to drive to the other bridges," said Paul Wingard, deputy director Lee County Department of Transportation. Full Story
A short history of a jolly fat guy
He comes but once a year on his nocturnal flight to spread cheer and joy to the world. Florida Weekly has it on good authority that his flight plan has been filed and he has clearance right into Southwest Florida. So, whether you call him St. Full Story
Merck recalls children's vaccine
Bacteria may have contaminated PEDVAXHIB and COMVAX
Bacteria found on a sterilization machine at Merck, the international developer, manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, could spell a shortage in Southwest Florida of the vaccine that protects children against pneumonia, meningitis and other serious infections. Full Story
Computer games available at public libraries
Now's the time for adults, children and teens to put on their game faces and gear up for a lot of thumb and wrist action at the library. Opportunities for a virtual challenge are on within the Lee County Library System, which will showcase some of the hottest video games on the market at upcoming programs. Full Story
Presidential primaries next month
The last day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the Jan. 29 Presidential Preference Primary election is Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. New Year's Eve is a recognized holiday for Lee County, but all four offices of the Lee County Supervisor of Elections will be open. Full Story
Bonita Springs Greyhound track celebrates 50th anniversary this month
Greyhound Track's 50th anniversary celebration which starts Thursday evening, Dec. 27. That's the date in 1957 when Southwest Florida race fans first heard " Full Story
FGCU cagers at home this holiday season
The days leading up to the Christmas holiday will be busy for FGCU basketball. The Eagles, in their first year of Division 1 play, have three home games in Alico Arena in three days. The Women host the 'FGCU Holiday Classic' on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 20 and 21. They take on Texas-Pan American on Thursday, Dec 20 at 7 p.m. Full Story
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