WGCU Staff

Fort Myers Beach residents who have temporary use permits for trailers used as living space or to operate a business need to remove trailers by the permit's September 23 expiration date.

A number of Southwest Florida offices of the state department of health have back to school wellness activities remaining on their schedules for the 2025-2026 school year.Information and other safety topics include dental hygiene, immunizations, and proper installation of child seats.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today.

Tens of thousands of cases of deodorant have been recalled by the manufacturer, a report from the Federal Food and Drug Administrations says.The recall by manufacturer A.P. Deauville affects more than 67,000 cases of 1.8 ounce versions of "power fresh"-scented Power Stick for Her Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant, "spring fresh"-scented Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant and Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant.

BEACON is the first patented artificial intelligence broadcast system designed to keep you safe. It delivers real time emergency alerts and vital safety updates directly from trusted government sources—24 hours a day, seven days a week.

From Monday, July 21, through Friday, August 8, inspection crews will conduct a smoke test of sewer lines in neighborhoods throughout the island.The test includes a physical survey of the City of Sanibel wastewater collection system and involves opening manholes on streets and easements.

Kayem Foods is recalling approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.The fully cooked chicken sausage item was produced by the Chelsea, Mass., establishment, on June 28, 2025.

Community participation pushes Lee County’s recycling rate to 78%.

Attorney Javier Pacheco, of Bonita Springs, was among multiple judicial appointments made Wednesday by Governor Ron DeSantis. Pacheco was appointed to serve as judge on the Lee County Court.