According to the Town of Fort Myers Beach website, Ludwig is a born and raised Florida Native, from Jacksonville with an extensive background in Marine Operations.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — Fort Myers Beach was slammed again after Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida, and now residents are cleaning up the trail of damage that was left behind.

After 64 years, Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida Symphony is calling it quits. The professional orchestra will permanently close at the end of June.

Considered Fort Myers' main downtown area, the River District is filled with things to do, see and eat. Take a stroll through the brick-paved streets to admire the early 1900s buildings, including ...