Fort Myers tied an all-time daily high temperature on July 27 when the thermometer reached 97 degrees. More hot weather is expected today.

The company will begin with five potential treatments for autoimmune diseases in-licensed from Bristol Myers Squibb, which will retain 20% equity in the new company.

NHC is tracking Invest 93L, a disturbance off Florida. Get ready for a wet week, with a potential for localized flooding and dangerous rip currents.

Katherine Ballard Simpson, a 90-year native of Ft. Myers, Florida died July 15, 2025, at home with her children. Born July 31, 1934, to Elmo and Virginia Ballard, she always lived close to her ...

Florida heat index map A second wave is forecast for Monday, targeting the same regions, with officials emphasizing the need for vigilance as outdoor activities peak.

Fort Myers City Council voted to increase rates at two municipal golf courses. Increases are substantial, with some daily rates tripling or quadrupling. Non-resident membership fees will double ...

Like during Great Recession and pandemic, Southwest Florida real estate making national headlines again. What is it this time? Are challenges ahead?

Born and raised in Cincinnati, and retired as a Snowbird in North Ft. Myers, Florida. He graduated from Hughes High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Barbara.

Florida has been a leader on educational choice, and now it’s luring an expansion by New York City’s prominent charter-school network, Success Academy.

The Florida Supreme Court upheld a controversial congressional map, siding with Gov. Ron DeSantis in a case involving racial gerrymandering claims.

To count wildlife more accurately, a University of Florida (UF) research team developed a new way using drones.

Southern Living named Fort Myers, Florida, an "underrated vacation destination" for 2025. The magazine highlighted the city's recovery after Hurricane Ian in 2022. It emphasized the downtown area ...