One island realtor tells us that the costs for flood insurance on Fort Myers Beach can reach up to $20,000 per year, so the 25% discount could mean thousands back in the pockets of neighbors.

Southwest Florida is steadily marking recovery milestones in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The powerful storm had swept ...

With the setting of the first tiki hut frame on top of the third story, The Whale restaurant has reached a milestone in its post-Hurricane Ian recovery on Fort Myers Beach.

More than a million people have moved to Florida since 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. And in Southwest Florida, ...

A view of the immediate future in Southwest Florida’s business world was akin to a cowboy easing back on the reins. But there ...

There's a long list of factors causing the traffic jams on Fort Myers Beach and it's one of the most talked about subjects on ...

A woman in Fort Myers Shores thought she had lost everything when Hurricane Milton wrecked her home, but now she has a second chance.

Experts warn that the firings could negatively impact the accuracy of weather forecasts, including hurricane predictions. While NOAA officials declined to comment, former employees and elected ...

The Beach: The Place To Go in Fort Myers is Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island, and that remains true even after Hurricane Ian put the whole ... which is also extensive. Downtown Fort Myers ...

Dave and Maria Blancett moved to Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered, “hurricane-proof” community near Fort Meyers, Florida.

At the 2025 event though, two of the NFL's leading insiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports, reportedly had a verbal confrontation in a Starbucks while in ...

"It's a key feature," Metz said. "It'll be a keystone for downtown Fort Myers." The high seawall and 14 feet of fill along the river will actually serve as a breakwater for downtown in future storms, ...