Lee County

Matlacha artists have united to assist in the rebuilding process in the wake of Hurricane Ian and rekindle a popular tradition of the community's art walk to bring visitors back to the island.

In light of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, local nonprofit organizations are feeling the brunt of the impacts as a lapse in SNAP benefits persist causing individuals as well as families to function without food for extended periods of time. Find out how one organization in particular is taking extra steps to help not only its clients, but also other local organizations weathering the storm of SNAP uncertainty.

Temperatures are dropping this week, and local areas are stepping up with different warming stations for residents.

In Lee County, a new partnership is aiming to keep more families together before they enter the foster care system.

Florida is the land of sunshine and good vibes, but when the sun goes down on Downtown Fort Myers, something ghastly takes over.

In Florida, roughly 300,000 people live with vision impairment. Those dealing with vision impairment are forced to live with unfair stigmas, which include being described as helpless or incompetent.

An educational event is coming to Lee County to address the role of democracy.

A skeleton of concrete pillars are all that remain of the Fort Myers Beach Pier. The once beloved landmark of the island community was part of the trail of destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian.

Learning an instrument can have a lifelong impact on children. The New England Board of Higher Education says that learning music strengthens brain pathways and builds discipline and teamwork.

One of the areas leading the nation in the increase in foreclosure filings is Cape Coral. 1-in-2,200 homes are under a foreclosure filing, mimicking the 2008 housing market crash.