NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Residents near Powell’s Creek are grateful for Wednesday afternoon’s rain after recent drought conditions caused the canal to dry up.
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Deadly crash on Fort Myers Beach Friday night
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Estero Boulevard off of Buccaneer Drive shortly before 8 p.m.

New details released in Fort Myers High break-in
A Fort Myers man was arrested for breaking into Fort Myers high school late May 11.

South Florida weather: Tropical Depression 2 to bring rain, flood watch
Expect more wet weather in South Florida because of a tropical depression swirling in the Gulf that could become Tropical Storm Arlene.

Sea turtle are recovering on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian
After a rough beginning, the sea turtles’ nesting season is going great. In May, sea turtle tracks were seen on the beach, crossing over debris before returning to the water.
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Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf; workweek ends with scattered rain
Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 miles per hour. The storm is expected to weaken by Friday night. The impact for Southwest Florida’s forecast remains low, with slightly amplified moisture fueling scattered storms through […]

Tin City in Naples celebrating 100 years
Waterfront shops, restaurants, and even some alligator petting are all part of a Centennial celebration at Tin City in Naples.

Roof leaking at Cape Coral church months after Ian’s damage
Rain is leaking onto church pews and stage equipment at Grace Church in Cape Coral, and with each passing storm, the flooding inside gets worse.

Sanibel businesses reopening after Hurricane Ian with optimistic Hurricane-season outlook
A tale of three businesses all recovering and reopening after Hurricane Ian after the long road to recovery.