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Southwest Florida's "Unbuilt Triangle" In the Know first outlined for you in 2024 was exactly what the name implied: A vast expanse of largely undeveloped land stretching across eastern Lee County and parts of Hendry County, with connections to eastern Collier County expansion corridors. While growth blew up along the

A community conversation about Sanibel’s energy future is helping create a new opportunity for residents and businesses across Southwest Florida to explore rooftop solar. As part of the City of Sanibel’s Strategic Energy Plan process, community members have helped identify priorities for creating a more resilient and s

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Deputies responded to a home on Welborn Road, off Nalle Grade Road, in North Fort Myers overnight from Sunday into Monday. Video from the scene shows Lee County deputies' activity at the location. Video shows deputies searching around the home with flashlights, focusing on an area near a shed.

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida law enforcement officials say a five-day sweep recovered 163 missing children, ranging in age from 2 months to 17 years, in what state leaders called the largest child recovery effort in Florida history. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results on Wednesday, saying Operation State

There is something about a good burger after a morning at the beach that just hits different. Florida is packed with coastal towns where casual burger spots have built loyal followings over the years, from busy boardwalks to quiet fishing communities. This list rounds up eight beach-area burger joints across...

TAMPA, FLORIDA — A wet pattern will grip much of Florida and the Gulf Coast over the coming week, with the National Blend of Models forecasting total rainfall as high as 3.33 inches in Cape Coral and 3.1 inches in Tampa by 1 p.m. CT Saturday, September 5, according to the latest forecast guidance.

When a major hurricane strikes Southwest Florida, cell networks quickly overload, internet services collapse, and power grids fail. In those critical post-storm hours, one form of communication reliably holds the line: Amateur Radio. The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (FMARC) is urging local residents to build ult

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers woman has a new warrant out for her arrest after she was accused of violating the terms of her probation, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says that Paulette Gary, 58, was initially arrested after she stole meat from a...

The grant that Lee County awarded to Community Housing & Resources’ Riverview II project has raised questions about Sanibel’s affordable housing program and whether it meets the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The grant is subject to a related set of nondiscrimination requirements, and Lee County...

THE US Postal Service is shutting the doors for good on a post office that’s been in limbo for almost two years. Officials confirmed The Orchards Mall location in Benton Township, Michigan, won’t be reopening, according to the Herald-Palladium. The branch was first suspended back in September 2023,...