Beachgoers at Residents Beach on Marco Island have the all-clear to return to the water after an advisory against swimming due to enterococcus levels

The Southwest Florida Water Management District extended strict watering restrictions for a second time.

Experts compared lessons from hurricanes, flooding, drought, wildfire and extreme rainfall, including what worked, what failed and what should change before the next disaster at a recent summit in Punta Gorda.

Jon Rubinton of SWJR Naples LLC, previously proposed a 423-home residential community on the former citrus grove in January, then switched to a golf course with cottages

Researchers found sea-level rise can cause fewer jobs, fewer businesses, and slower job growth.

A cracked service pipe led to a days-long boil precaution.

A dozen local governments have moratoriums in place.

The 18-month drought statewide continues in Southwest Florida during summer 2026; Shark Valley reopens

A pair of Southwest Florida nonprofits believe a recent Supreme Court ruling is going to harm wetlands.

An appeals court initially allowed the detention center to keep operating after proceeding on the understanding that Florida had not applied for federal funding, even though records obtained later show the state already had