Fort Myers Latest News (Florida, United States)

On Nov. 7, nearly 250 Southwest Floridians joined forces to fight hunger, raising $155,000 at Community Cooperative's 18th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: Mad About Hunger event at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.

The Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award is considered the "Oscars of the jewelry industry"

It's the most wonderful time of the year to indulge in handcrafted, ultra-premium chocolates from Norman Love Confections.

Lee Health Foundation has awarded the Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award to Mark Ain, a local philanthropist, for his extraordinary commitment to the education and professional development of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at Lee Health...

It was a night of gaming, glamour and Great Gatsby vibes at the Premier Speakeasy, a Roaring Twenties-themed benefit on Nov. 1 that raised $200,000 for Premier Mobile Health Services and its nonprofit medical clinic on wheels.

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is helping a local U.S. Army veteran achieve his dream of homeownership through its second annual Veterans Build program.

Pacesetter companies ignite $11.3 million fundraising effort

Disaster recovery grants to support two critical affordable housing projects in Fort Myers

Leading Fort Myers Dentist Offers Comprehensive Services in Cosmetic Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Radiant, Healthy Smiles

This holiday season, Child Care of Southwest Florida (CCSWFL) invites the community to support local children and families in need by participating in the organization's Holiday Gift Celebration and Giving Tuesday Kick-Off, taking place Monday, Dec.

The Fort Myers Community Concert Association, Inc., Board of Directors has announced that Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has agreed to be the underwriter of the entire 2025 concert season.

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has granted Lee Health Foundation $50,944 to help support the dedicated schoolteacher at Golisano Children's Hospital.

The Paul Mitchell School Fort Myers is proudly sponsoring participants from Goodwill's Pathways to Opportunity (PTO) Men's and Women's Clubs for two special Getaway Days.

Celebrate the holidays and help feed the hungry by singing at the 33rd Annual Christmas Carol Sing sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships and Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.

Norman Love Confections is taking your Thanksgiving celebrations to the next level with five gourmet desserts available for pre-order.

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has added Jess Tharpe as chief operating officer for the organization.

Drake Ready Mix, a family-owned and operated concrete ready mix company, has been announced as Large Manufacturer of the Year at the 32nd annual Industry Appreciation Awards.

Sponsors, vendors and entertainment announced for Nov. 7 event

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) presents the 18th Annual Festival of Trees, December 5, 2024 through December 8, 2024.

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades invites the community to join them for an exciting evening of fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy at the upcoming Celebrity Bartender fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is collecting new and unwrapped toys to support the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida's Christmas toy drive. From Monday, Nov. 4 to Thursday, Dec.

Residents age 50 and older eligible for Lee County Legal Aid Society's 'Law at the Library'

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County's fourth Annual Golf Tournament attracted 96 golfers and 14 sponsors whose support will fund lifechanging programs for local children and teens. Held Oct.

Rabbi David Arias, a native of Chile, joins Fort Myers synagogue after decade as spiritual leader, Jewish educator in Israel

Funds to aid nonprofit in meeting urgent post-storm needs of Florida's most vulnerable families

Celebrate Halloween Early with Live Music, Costume Contests, and Tasty Treats from Local Food Trucks on October 25

The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 32nd annual awards program was held Oct.

The top two attorneys and seven volunteer lawyers affiliated with the Lee County Legal Aid Society are among more than 30 "legal superstars" being honored for their work on behalf of low-income county residents in need of legal aid.

Maylene Kiang Wu, board president for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, has been named Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Florida Alliance.

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, recently named Peter Rivera to its board of directors. Rivera is the president of Gaea Landscaping, a full-service landscaping and maintenance company serving Southwest Florida.

Clips for Cancer and other local events raised $270,000 during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September to support Barbara's Friends – the Golisano Children's Hospital cancer fund.