Asbestos delays Punta Gorda hotel demolitionMost Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for April 24, 2024
FORT MYERS SWFL shouldn’t expect much drought relief from upcoming storms Southwest Florida is bone dry, and that means the rain hitting the Sunshine State over the weekend should help bring some relief to the current drought, but it will probably not be enough.
SANIBEL Importance of following water restriction guidelines on Sanibel The City of Sanibel is emphasizing the importance of following water restrictions during the ongoing water shortage in areas of Southwest Florida.
CAPE CORAL Future of Chiquita Lock may be in jeopardy as hearing continues According to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, a hearing that began on Wednesday and runs until Dec. 7 will decide what happens to the Chiquita Lock in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Seriousness of the water shortage in Cape Coral Parts of both Cape Coral and unincorporated Lee County are under mandatory water restrictions due to the low levels of drinking water.
Cleaning septic tanks to preserve clean water in SWFL Southwest Florida banks on the beaches, weather and water to help the economy survive and thrive.
LEE COUNTY Second blue-green algae alert in Lee County in a week Toxic blue-green algae is spiking at the Franklin Lock and Dam in Olga.
BONITA SHORES Signs for bacteria contamination at Bonita Beach Park taken down A beach’s water, which was once filled with bacteria from human and animal feces, may be getting safer to swim in, as signs of the warning were just taken down.
LEE COUNTY New nutrient sensor in the Caloosahatchee helps researchers protect SWFL waterways A new underwater nutrient sensor between the Caloosahatchee and the Gulf of Mexico promises to help researchers solve some water issues facing Southwest Florida.
CAPE CORAL Algae blooming in Cape Coral canal, but is it dangerous? Algae are building on at least one Cape Coral canal, and it’s an unpleasant sight for people living near Country Club Boulevard in Southwest Florida’s largest city.
SANIBEL Freshwater vanishing from Sanibel due to Ian’s impact After Hurricane Ian inundated Sanibel with saltwater, its freshwater lakes and the wildlife relying on them are having difficulty bouncing back.