SWFL heat a welcome relief for winter-weary travelers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The weather up north is frightful, but in Southwest Florida, it’s so delightful for holiday visitors.

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LEHIGH ACRES

Large deputy presence near scene of Lehigh Acres crash

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is out in force near the scene of a crash on Alabama Road in Lehigh Acres.

Scattered storms return Tuesday afternoon

Tuesday will reflect a more typical rainy season pattern with showers and storms beginning shortly after lunchtime and continuing, on and off, through most of the evening.

EAST NAPLES

Deadly crash in East Naples late Monday evening

A deadly crash occurred on Airport Road South off Poinsettia Avenue in East Naples late Monday evening.

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach family recovering after Ian destroyed their home

It’s impressive to see just how far Fort Myers Beach has come since the devastation of Hurricane Ian. But, of course, there’s still a lot of work to be done.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.

Police investigating shooting near beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida

Police are responding to a shooting near the beach broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida.

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Following the money: SWFL emergency relief funds continue to help local nonprofits, families

Southwest Florida communities are still rebuilding nearly six months after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes, businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, and more. But, donors from all across the country have chipped in to make sure our community builds back stronger than before. Since September 2022, $7 million has been raised for Southwest Florida emergency relief efforts. United Way of […]

FORT MYERS

Spring, summer travel tips for SWFL vacationers

Spring break is right around the corner, and summer after that. Remember these tips and tricks to keep costs low for your upcoming getaways.

CBS

Massive winter storm in northern US impacts SWFL travelers

Brutal winter weather bringing snow, dangerous gusts of wind and bitter cold settled over much of the northern U.S. on Wednesday, shutting down roadways, closing schools and businesses and prompting dire warnings for people to stay home. In Southwest Florida, the storms up north are already impacting travel. On Wednesday, about a dozen flights from […]

FORT MYERS

Could there be relief on the way for SWFL renters? Not likely

Will skyrocketing rent price people out of living in Southwest Florida? If you rent, chances are you’re paying more than you did one year ago. If you’re looking for a place to live, there aren’t many choices out there. Before Hurricane Ian, Southwest Florida was booming, and finding affordable housing was like finding a four-leaf […]