We biked, we kayaked, we strolled the beach. We searched for shells, peeled shrimp and consumed copious amounts of ice cream.

Nearly 900 days after Hurricane Ian’s devastation, progress is finally gaining momentum as officials push up the completion ...

Rachel joined the WLWT News 5 team in February of 2025. She returns to Cincinnati after spending nearly 2 years as a reporter and multi-media journalist for Hearst-affiliate WBBH in Fort Myers, ...

This article explores some of the least and most suitable places in Florida for families and retirees today. Best and worst ...

A new nonprofit at Fort Myers Beach is challenging the town's approvals of hi-rise projects, including Seagate plans for Red ...

The company, which is exiting the citrus industry, says about 25% of the land it owns will be set aside for “non-agricultural purposes.” ...

Unfortunately, the state’s early posture on protecting coastal resources has shifted over the past 20 plus years ...

The resort's owners are readying to open a new beach front restaurant as it goes before Lee County to win approval for a plan ...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora and Alex Bregman were both part of the 2017 Houston Astros and have felt the effects of that team's ...

The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a recent look at the Gulf waters shows a concerning change.

It began at Mariner High School in Fort Myers, where he was Mr. Florida in 1997, and a Parade Magazine All ... that you can ...

Red tide can cause illness and death of other animals, such as pets and livestock. Keep animals away and out of the water and ...