Fort Myers FL

At last, federal funding for hurricane restoration on Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach has come through, signaling the go-ahead for massive reconstruction projects . In a Sept. 2 press release, Lee County announced that several projects to restore beach parks will launch on Sept. 8, right after Labor Day weekend. The

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Storms will threaten Labor Day plans at times, but today won't be a washout. Downpours will begin early near the coast but by the late afternoon, scattered storms will build inland to areas east of I-75. Whether you're golfing or heading out to the beach, be sure to head indoors if you hear thunder.

Bring an empty trunk to one sprawling Florida garden market, because the promise to buy “just one pot” rarely survives the parking lot. Across acres of lush grounds in Punta Gorda, colorful pottery rises in every size and shade. Fountains bubble beside rows of bamboo, leafy paths invite wandering, and each turn reveals

Nearly 3,000 people died on that 2001 morning: 2,753 at the World Trade Center, 184 at the Pentagon and 40 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a hijacked airplane crashed. Since then, annual 9/11 ceremonies in Southwest Florida and the rest of the country have urged us to reflect on those lives lost and to “never forge

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The demolition of the remaining structure of the Fort Myers Beach pier is set to begin after the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to the town of Fort Myers Beach. The town says that there will be no construction crews working onsite during the...

Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Antonucci’s retirement marks nearly two decades of commitment to Lee Health and Southwest Florida’s healthcare system. Healthcare has always been an essential lifeline worldwide; nobody can beat the flu with their own two fists. It takes a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, surgeons and many othe

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Economic Development announced Jordan Ingman is its most-recent selection for the 40 Under 40 feature, part of the Careers on the Coast program.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Myers Beach man is accused of violating the terms of his pretrial release following an arrest for a DUI hit-and-run and attacking a Lee County deputy. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, deputies are hunting for Stephen Prenoveau after he was accused of...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Scattered showers and storms are possible once again Sunday. In the morning hours, expect limited coastal coverage to develop before we see a shift inland as the day progresses. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for rain chances to peak at 40% coverage...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted by deputies after skipping court following an arrest for shooting at a sheriff's office drone with a BB gun. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, deputies are searching for Elvin Callejas Cerrato, 26, after he failed to show up for a court date on charges of sho