marcoislandflorida Get the latest Fort Myers news and see photos, video and more. http://www.marcoislandflorida.com en-us Copyright 2013, marcoislandflorida SaxoTech Online Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:19 -0400 15 Mulch truck rolls over in Fort Myers http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/NEWS0110/130520004 A truck carrying mulch rolled over this morning on Plantation Road near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/NEWS0110/130520004 Fort Myers owes officers OT for Edison Festival duty http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/NEWS0110/305180015 An arbitrator has ruled the city of Fort Myers owes its police officers overtime pay for working the Edison Festival of Light. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:22:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/NEWS0110/305180015 FedEx truck engulfed in flames after striking power lines in Fort Myers http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/NEWS0110/130517014 Earlier this morning a FedEx vehicle struck power lines at 3450 Fowler Street. The downed power lines created sparks and engulfing the FedEx truck. Hunter Terrace off Fowler was shut down for emergency vehicles and the flames have since been extinguished. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/NEWS0110/130517014 Fort Myers yacht club not giving up the ship http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/NEWS0110/305170025 The landmark Royal Palm Yacht Club in Fort Myers will remain open, though in stripped-down form, at the Caloosahatchee riverfront site it has occupied for the last five decades. About 28 food and beverage staffers lost their jobs today, though building maintenance and marina workers will have work at least through mid-August, Market said. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:40:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/NEWS0110/305170025 Florida panther takes up residence in Fort Myers area http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/NEWS0110/305170030 Endangered animal spotted roaming around at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. The big cat has been photographed on at least three occasions, at times within rock's throw of the preserve parking lot and interpretive center. The sightings started on Easter Sunday, when Six Mile Cypress volunteer Janet Bunch was working the front desk. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:18:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/NEWS0110/305170030 Water main break on Evans Avenue in Fort Myers repaired http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/NEWS0110/130516043 A water main break has forced the closure of a portion of Evans Avenue in Fort Myers this evening. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/NEWS0110/130516043 Fort Myers towing providers in bid dispute http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/NEWS0110/305160016 Company alleges two others colluded during process. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:48:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/NEWS0110/305160016 Tribute paid to Lee County's fallen law enforcement officers http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/NEWS0110/305160015 Fourteen Southwest Florida officers have died in line of duty since 1930. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:44:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/NEWS0110/305160015