Lee County

A tiny ocean organism called rust tide has been spotted in the waters off Southwest Florida and while rare it looks like red tide and can cause massive fish kills

Work is progressing on the new Fort Myers Beach pier. The original pier was all but washed away by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Commissioners Kevin Ruane and David Mulicka asked to delay voting on the changes during Tuesday’s meeting. They said they haven’t had time to digest the 344-page report and additional 140 pages they received September 11. They also said they need more time to meet with constituents.

Lee County Commissioners Tuesday approved construction for a new Emergency Medical Services station and approving a lease for a temporary location, both in Alva on each side of the Caloosahatchee River.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, is National Voter Registration Day. This annual nationwide event serves as a reminder of the fundamental importance of voting and is an opportunity to encourage and assist eligible citizens in registering to vote.

The Tennis Complex at FGCU and The Courts at Cape Coral were both awarded 2026 Outstanding Facility Awards by the USTA.

The longest wait for an emergency room visit in Florida is in Fort Myers, at Lee Health's Gulf Coast Medical Center. The average wait there is 4 hours, 34 minutes.

A new web-based news site, SW Florida Lighthouse, published its inaugural post Wednesday afternoon with a story alleging sexual misconduct by Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson.

Some beach access parking lots closed this week to allow for restoration projects.

Motorists who drive the Sanibel Causeway, Cape Coral Bridge or Midpoint Bridge are being reminded to use caution in the coming weeks as workers at toll plazas sited along the three spans conduct necessary technological equipment upgrades.