Resilient Sarasota, Florida, rebounds after back-to-back hurricanes
Mable Ringling’s roses will have to be replanted. And historic St. Armands Circle needs to fill in a few vacant storefronts.
For real or political posturing? Florida illegal labor crackdown might be a Trump preview
A state law promising to crackdown on employers' use of undocumented labor has produced no business citations.
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Homeless man found in hotel under renovation on Fort Myers Beach
The Best Western Plus, located on the south end of Estero Boulevard, has been closed since Hurricane Ian hit in 2022 and remains under construction, with an opening date soon expected.
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Island time or red tape?: Fort Myers Beach reopens hotels while Sanibel struggles
Fort Myers Beach is hitting a "major milestone" in its post-Hurricane Ian recovery — nearly 50% of its hotel rooms are back ...
Fort Walton Beach council rejects proposed mooring field near Garniers Beach Park
The Fort Walton Beach council rejected a proposed mooring field near Garniers Beach Park, citing costs, regulations and a ...
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Red tide bloom impacts coast of Southwest Florida
A red tide bloom that started after Hurricane Milton is impacting the gulf coast of Southwest Florida. According to sister ...