Fort Myers Beach

Hurricane Fort Myers Beach re-entry passes arenow ready at the temporary town hall complex at 2545 Estero Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; mailing is also available for those still off-island.

The bridge replacement project got its start in 2017 with a Lee County Department of Transportation Development & Environment Study to evaluate alternatives for bridge improvements or replacement.

A 300-pound male loggerhead sea turtle discovered in distress on Fort Myers Beach is undergoing treatment after it was rescued Saturday afternoon.

All eyes and ears were on the mayors of both Fort Myers Beach, Dan Allers, and Sanibel, Richard Johnson, when they recently shared island updates 7 months post-Hurricane Ian at a local commercial real estate meeting.

Several appointments of Southwest Florida positions were made by the governor's office Friday.Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Poff, Gregory Scasny, and Sallie Seabury to the Fort Myers Beach Public Library District, Neil Rainford to the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners and Cathy Rodriguez to the Hendry County Hospital Authority Board of Directors.

In the months after Hurricane Ian made landfall, residents in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, and Sanibel, Florida have struggled to navigate insurance claims, building permits, and government aid as they rebuild their lives.

Fort Myers Beach residents gathered at a town hall this week to discuss repairing and rebuilding their town.

The right of way removal service for hurricane-related debris in Fort Myers Beach has been extended until further notice.

A fire that caused damage to an unoccupied condominium building along Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach Saturday remains under investigation.

The blaze at the unoccupied building happened shortly after 12:30 p.m. Saturday.