Melissa Montoya
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Fort Myers mayor asks city manager to resign, according to city council members
In Fort Myers, Mayor Kevin Anderson has asked City Manager Saeed Kazemi to resign, according to multiple council members → Read More
Fort Myers will study whether City of Palms Park could be turned into an amateur sports complex
Lee County is set to demolish the 27-year-old park before turning over the land to the city. → Read More
Water main break closes Lee County Administration Building for the day
Lee County Administration Building closed for the day due to a water main break. → Read More
Prosecutor drops charges against former FMPD captain accused of perjury, prostitution
Criminal charges against former Fort Myers police Capt. Jay Rodriguez were dropped last week. → Read More
New Fort Myers mayor and council sworn in Monday
The newest members of Fort Myers city council were sworn in on Monday. → Read More
After 20 years, Fort Myers mayor Randy Henderson is leaving office
He's focusing on his real estate company and his family for now, but if the timing is right, he is open for another run at office. → Read More
Fort Myers mayoral race: Kevin Anderson wins post over Jaquelyn McMiller
Kevin Anderson and Jacquelyn McMiller were the top vote-getters in the primary. → Read More
Johnny Streets, Liston Bochette and Darla Betzer Bonk win Fort Myers city council election
Johnny Streets, Liston "Lin" Bochette III and Darla Betzer Bonk are the Fort Myers city council election winners. → Read More
Fort Myers council says report inconclusive on candidate Anthony Thomas' qualification for office
According to a hearing examiner's report, the burden does not fall on Thomas to provide proof of address. Instead it relies on the city clerk's judgment. → Read More
Fort Myers city attorney, police officers receive pay raises
The city of Fort Myers gave a raise to its city manager and police department on Monday night. → Read More
Here's what we know about President Donald Trump's visit to Fort Myers today
President Trump will make his way to downtown Fort Myers after landing at RSW around noon. This is what we know about his fourth visit to Southwest Florida since 2015. → Read More
Fort Myers election: Mayor's race turns partisan as Kevin Anderson, Jacquelyn McMiller compete
The race between Kevin Anderson and Jacquelyn McMiller is anything but nonpartisan. → Read More
AC Marriott hotel planned for downtown Fort Myers
A mixed-use project in downtown Fort Myers fell through. Now, the developer has plans for a hotel. → Read More
Centennial Park is closed for renovations; county scrambles to assist homeless
The gates at Centennial Park were closed on Friday as the county scrambled to find help for its homeless residents. → Read More
Fence goes up around Centennial Park ahead of planned closure; homeless forced to leave
The city of Fort Myers completed a fence around Centennial Park for renovations. The city won't say how long the park will be closed for. → Read More
Homeless residents at Centennial Park wait for park's closure
Homeless residents at Centennial Park wait for park's closure after city surprised them last week with renovations to the downtown park → Read More
Fort Myers preps for Centennial Park renovations, park to close Monday
The city of Fort Myers tore down the playground at Centennial Park this week blindsiding residents. The city responded Friday, explaining renovations → Read More
Sons of Confederate Veterans protest Fort Myers' decision to send Gen. Lee bust to a museum
A group of Robert E. Lee sympathizers said they plan to file a lawsuit against Fort Myers for removing the bust of the Confederate general. → Read More
Fort Myers passes budget, considers expanding housing program
Lee Interfaith for Empowerment is calling on the city to spend more on housing vouchers for lower-income people. → Read More
Permanent removal of Robert E. Lee bust from downtown Fort Myers a small victory for activists
After years of contention, city council voted 5-2 to keep the bust of Robert E. Lee down. → Read More