Press, the formation of Lee County, the storied history of the Lee County Courthouse, Southwest Florida’s largest city, Cape Coral, and the county seat Fort Myers in this space. We’ve also recapped ...

Local health departments advised people to stay away from more than a dozen beaches in Southwest Florida. Respiratory ...

A health alert has been issued for red tide near Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise ...

Where's it opening its next SW Florida ... Sanibel visitor, told us how he watched Hurricane Ian from his third-story perch he had originally rented to celebrate his 10th year island wedding ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds from S to SSE at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 63 °F (17.2 °C). Cloudy with a high of 72 °F (22.2 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds from NNE to NE at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 59 °F (15 °C). Sunny with a high of 73 °F (22.8 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to ...

Cape Coral, Lover's Key, Bonita Beach as well as the island of Sanibel and Captiva, are other popular beaches and are located a quick drive away. For freshwater fishing, try your luck in the ...

Situated on the west end of the island, Bowman's is well known for having beautiful, abundant shells. Recent travelers found the best method is to step waist-deep in the water and dig your feet ...