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Florida Power & Light Company plans to refund nearly $400 million to its 5.8 million customers, money to be given back as a result of savings from the new federal tax law.

With a tropical system entering into the Gulf and uncertainty over landfall or weather effects in SWFL, boaters should be diligent about making preparations.

Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and three law enforcement officers with the CCSO are being sued in federal court in Fort Myers. The suit accuses the officers of civil rights violations in the shooting death of 37-year-old Nicolas Morales-Bessannia and accuses Sheriff Rambosk of allowing abuse and violence by his officers. The CCSO said it stands by the findings of its Professional Responsibility Bureau and the State Attorney's Office. Both concluded the shooting was justified.

A proposed residential development at the northeast corner of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers was denied permission to advertise during the Aug. 15 Fort Myers City Council meeting.

New nonstop service between Southwest Florida International Airport and points in Michigan and North Carolina; RSW marks good July passenger numbers.

The early completion of emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island was announced on Wednesday.

Pet owners who need care for their animals may feel lost right now, because so many local veterinary clinics are closed. But free emergency care is being offered at Terry Park in Fort Myers, thanks to a mobile clinic from the University of Florida.

More than 150 volunteers from Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, and another 30 to 50 volunteers from Team Rubicon, a veterans volunteer organization, arrived early Thursday to help residents in a Port Charlotte neighborhood clean out their homes, removing flooring and drywall, and working with chainsaw teams to remove debris from the area.

Charlotte County said it is investigating several cases of suspected illegal dumping of debris from Hurricane Ian. Charlotte says it believes out-of-state contractors may be dumping at places around the county, rather than taking trash to the landfill and paying disposal fees.

Trustees help guide philanthropic initiatives for Lee Health Foundation. Since 1995, the Foundation, its supporters and trustees have made it possible for Lee Health to serve a growing community with comprehensive medical services close to home.