Chilly Friday morning with sunny skies expected in the afternoonRuling on abortion amendment expected on Monday
FLORIDA KEYS Sawfish emergency response seeks answers to Florida Keys mortality event Officials are preparing an emergency response to the mysterious sawfish mortality and abnormal fish behavior happening in the Lower Florida Keys.
ESTERO Coast Guard rescues 4 kids and 4 adults on disabled boat off Estero The United States Coast Guard stationed at Fort Myers Beach sprung into action when reports of four adults and children were aboard a disabled boat.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane Ian 18 months later: Restaurants rebuilt or retired Restaurants on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, open for years and intertwined with everyday people, disappeared under a catastrophic storm surge as Hurricane Ian tore through the area exactly 18 months ago today.
NAPLES Naples Pier swim advisory lifted A water advisory has been lifted in an area around Collier County after high bacteria levels were detected earlier in March.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Alligator shelters in Cape Coral sewers A Cape Coral man notices an alligator behind bars in his neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputy frees snake found under hood of Lehigh Acres car Authorities may have been underwhelmed after arriving at a Lehigh Acres home when someone reported a 15-20 foot python wrapped around a car’s engine.
EVERGLADES Meteor showers and nocturnal wonders on display during Everglades Dark Sky Celebration From star gazing to a meteor shower celebration, Everglades Nation Park is getting ready to host more than 20 night-sky events for anyone with a love for the outdoors.
EVERGLADES CITY Construction of new visitor center closes portion of Everglades A portion of the Everglades National Park around Everglades City will be closed to the public while authorities work on the construction of the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visiot Center.
BONITA SPRINGS FDOT holding public hearing for project development in Lee County The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing for a road redevelopment and environmental study.
FORT MYERS 10-year land management hearing for Babcock Webb Wildlife Management Area Authorities want to hear from the public during a meeting discussing plans for a wildlife area spanning the next decade in Fort Myers.