Fort Myers FL

If you are in town, here are 5 SWFL events to hit this weekend for the entire family. Best part of all, most are free. Before we get to the events, we can't forget about Sizzle Dining. This annual event is a great way to try a new or revisit one of your favorite restaurants, enjoy an affordable pre-fix menu and also...

Survivors are still spending hundreds of hours figuring out how to return home, as they navigate insurance claims and condo owners' associations.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Due to a dry winter followed by a wet summer, it has created a significant mosquito problem in Southwest Florida, prompting increased helicopter spraying efforts that have caught the attention of localS. The Lee County Mosquito Control District said many neighbors are concerned about the...

The cost of full-priced paid lunch meals has been reduced by a $1 for Oasis Charter School students so the municipal school system can rebate an overage from last year, school officials said Tuesday night. Superintendent Jacquelin Collins said, unfortunately, they had an excess of funding last year totaling $572,000.

This is a fact-check designed to clarify what’s publicly documented about the Harborview/Buc-ee’s project in Charlotte County. It does not include opinions or advocacy—only verifiable information from official documents and credible reporting. The summary reflects what is available as of September 16, 2025. If...

If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.

Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.

Tucked into the quiet backroads of Ona, Florida—population small, charm enormous—you’ll find something utterly unexpected: a castle made of aluminum, rising like a mirage from the swampy landscape. Solomon’s Castle isn’t just a roadside curiosity—it’s a full-blown, self-built fortress of recycled materials, groan-worthy wordplay, and offbeat artistry.

There’s a place on Florida’s east coast where the ocean doesn’t just meet the shore—it erupts through it. Welcome to Blowing Rocks Preserve, a stretch of wild, wave-battered coastline in Hobe Sound where Atlantic swells surge through ancient limestone crevices, sending salty spray high into the air like a natural geyser show.

If the idea of sipping a latte while a purring tabby curls up in your lap makes your heart melt, then you need to know about Orlando Cat Café. Tucked just west of the city in Clermont, this feline-friendly oasis is equal parts coffee shop, cozy lounge, and kitty playland—and yes, you can take one home (after proper vetting, of course).