Here are the top 10 political stories from Southwest Florida in 2025
Local voters weighed in. City Councils pushed back. School boards flipped. Yet, in Southwest Florida, 2025 proved that…
Fort Myers Beach homeowners welcome flood insurance discount | Lee County
Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners are set to receive significant relief on their flood insurance bills.…
Drunk teen found on sailboat with sex offender near Florida beach
A missing 17-year-old paddleboarder was found drunk and high on a sailboat near Fort Myers Beach with a…
Fort Myers Beach receives Class 5 rating from FEMA | Lee County
Fort Myers Beach has achieved a significant milestone, earning a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance…
Pink Shell donates 500 teddy bears to children’s hospital for holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — A Fort Myers beach resort completed a nine-month mission this week, delivering hundreds…
FMB cancels fireworks display due to budget constraints | Lee County
Fort Myers Beach will not host a municipal fireworks display this year following a budget review. The town’s…
Homeowners denied by Elevate Florida say they’re tapping into life savings to raise their homes | Investigations
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Florida homeowners say they are devastated after being denied from the Elevate Florida program,…
Fort Myers Beach progresses with Times Square rebuild | Lee County
Fort Myers Beach officials approved plans for a three-story building in Times Square Plaza to replace the former…
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily… A guide to SW FL’s bedazzled holiday boat parades
Christmas boat parades once again will light up Southwest Florida waterways this holiday season. Nautical types will deck…
Draft 2045 Plan Strengthens Fort Myers Beach Identity | Lee County
Fort Myers Beach officials refined the town’s long-term comprehensive plan for what is likely the final time before…
Florida residents worry about marine life amid drilling plans | State
An oil drilling proposal near Florida’s coast has sparked concern among environmental experts and locals. The Trump administration’s…
Rebecca Link Sworn In on Fort Myers Beach Town Council | Lee County
Rebecca Link was sworn in as the newest member of the Fort Myers Beach Town Council on Nov.…