SANIBEL, Fla. Southwest Florida residents are urged to take caution this summer as a record number of turtle hatchlings are expected along the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva.
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Florida’s ‘Dr. Deep’ resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater
A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday.

Shalimar Cottages & Motel to be rebuilt on Sanibel Island
Sean Niesel, raised in Washington state, grew up vacationing at the Sanibel motel his grandparents once owned. When Hurricane Ian destroyed all 33 rooms at Shalimar Cottages & Motel on Sept. 28, Niesel didn’t take long to decide on rebuilding on the 4-acre site at 2823 West Gulf Drive that fronts the Gulf of Mexico. […]

Captiva’s South Seas Resort wants land development code changes after Hurricane Ian
South Seas on Captiva is asking the Lee County Commissioners to amend the current land development code. Although, those living on Captiva are not having it.

Bleu Rendezvous French restaurant reopens on Sanibel Island
The Vivet family’s story of resiliency began with Mari Vivet sheltering with her 5-year-old schnauzer, Blue, in the interior bathroom of her Sanibel Island home on Sept. 28.
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Caught on camera: mother, 5 children saved from car crash
A mother and her five kids were rescued from a roll-over crash. The frightening aftermath was caught on body camera video.

Paragon flight team soars high, pilots instruct young girls
To the skies! The Paragon flight team is gathering aviation leaders to help young women become interested in the career of aviation.

Pride event brings hope to Naples, drag shows moved inside
The Pride flags and the smiling faces of people of all ages and walks of life bring hope to many people in Naples.

Video shows man scale fence, break into Naples Police Department
New videos have been released of the man Naples police say scaled a fence, got inside the police station and walked around for 40 minutes.