Samuel Brucker

Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said that he and the sheriff’s office will continue to monitor changes in LPR use policy and hopes the county’s policy can be a roadmap for state legislation.

The Cape Coral City Council approved $500,000 in Wednesday's meeting to address a sinking roadway in the northwest region of the city. This comes as residents living along the impacted area face U.S. Postal Service delivery delays.

Primary election results Tuesday showed some surprising victories and expected wins across the state.

The Collier County School Board may have three races coming up in the 2026 Florida primaries, but only one is contested, District 5. Learn more about who is running against incumbent Tim Moshier, and why.

Some local community members are speaking out ahead of Florida's 2026 primary election cycle, harping on how the divisive and polarizing political rhetoric across the country is causing harm in an area one may not expect it to: Public school systems.

The Fort Myers City Council recently approved a change impacting parking rates at all three of downtown Fort Myers' parking garages. Visitors are now entitled to two free hours followed by a hourly rate.

Local experts say that with an increase in tropical disturbances, and as the area progresses into a new hurricane season every year, mangroves have little time to recover, and therefore, lack strength to guard our coastlines from inclement weather.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides an outlet where stakeholders are able to convey their input on what they believe the island community needs to stay resilient long-term.

Hopsized Brewing Co., along Old US 41 Road in Bonita Springs, gained international recognition with its one-of-a-kind “Chargie,” dubbed the best golden or blonde ale around the globe, just in time for American Craft Beer Week from May 11 to 15. But earning this designation has brought a disconcerting trend to both owners’ attention that they said passionate craft beer connoisseurs cannot ignore.

In 2022, according to visitfortmyers.com, there were more than 4.4 million visitors, with the top three local attractions drawing crowds to the county being the beaches themselves at 66%, the Fort Myers Beach Pier at 36%, and the Sanibel Lighthouse at 26%. However, the year after Hurricane Ian, that number fell to nearly 3 million visitors. The pier’s visitation rate dropped to 15% while the beaches remained No. 1 at 51%. But now, with the promise of a new and improved pier on the horizon, those stats are starting to rebound.