Lee County woman helping Ian victims in San Carlos Park

  Since Hurricane Ian, one woman, with the help of volunteers, has been distributing supplies to communities in desperate need. Nearly four months later, the unique circle neighborhood near San Carlos Park is still recovering from the storm. Most people are done with the cleanup phase and they’re progressing to the next step, rebuilding. Reminders […]

Damaged piers need repairs after Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers

Trash is all over the place, the dock is still stuck in the mangroves, and things spread across the ground, making a beautiful area look less aesthetic after Hurricane Ian. The Tarpon Street Pier and Riverside Park were wrecked in the surge from Ian, and there has been no visible effort to clean or repair […]

Saint James City residents living in tents four months after Ian

Saint James City was hit hard by Hurricane Ian, and even in mid-January, the evidence can be seen everywhere. It’s not uncommon to see tents set up around the city or entire sides of buildings devasted by the storm. Many people living in Saint James City are waiting on help while they survive where they […]

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‘It’s him’: James Hurst’s remains identified on sunken Fort Myers Beach boat

The human remains found on a sunken boat Friday and investigated by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office have been identified. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 72-year-old James Denny Hurst’s remains were discovered on Friday. Hurst’s daughter also confirmed the news on Twitter on Sunday, saying only, “It’s Official. It’s him.” Hurst’s remains were […]

The recovering shrimping industry in SWFL after Ian

More areas of Southwest Florida life are returning to normal since Hurricane Ian, even though not all businesses and industries are where they used to be. The local shrimp industry took quite a hit after the storm in late September. The shrimp boats sustained considerable damage and many of them were completely destroyed. Many people […]

66-year-old woman battling health issues gets new home in Fort Myers

A woman in desperate need of a new home is getting one, thanks to her loving and caring community. 66-year-old Nancy Jackson lost her ability to walk and has respiratory issues. On top of that, her Fort Myers home, built almost 100 years ago, had major issues. Jackson never asked for help, but Lee Builders […]

Lee County and FEMA helping people after Hurricane Ian

Lee County and FEMA are going door to door, telling everyone they can about individual assistance and helping those in need the most. They’ve knocked on over 3,000 doors and gone into 2,100 homes asking a simple question, how can I help? Anybody who didn’t answer got a flyer on their door letting them know […]

Curfew, parking changes to Fort Myers Beach Monday

  Starting Monday, some changes to the curfew and parking are coming to Fort Myers Beach. People will have to pay for parking at the beach again because fees are going to be reinstated for the first time since Hurricane Ian. The parking fee will be $5.00 per hour, but the curfew hours will be […]

Last day to put storm debris on the curb is Sunday in Collier County

Sunday is the last day for people to put their debris on the curb. You should also note that all drop-off sites are for residents only, so no contractors or businesses are allowed to use them. Imagine filling up concrete mixers 90,000 times with storm debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. That’s exactly how much […]