Lee County

Florida is the land of sunshine and good vibes, but when the sun goes down on Downtown Fort Myers, something ghastly takes over.

In Florida, roughly 300,000 people live with vision impairment. Those dealing with vision impairment are forced to live with unfair stigmas, which include being described as helpless or incompetent.

An educational event is coming to Lee County to address the role of democracy.

A skeleton of concrete pillars are all that remain of the Fort Myers Beach Pier. The once beloved landmark of the island community was part of the trail of destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian.

Learning an instrument can have a lifelong impact on children. The New England Board of Higher Education says that learning music strengthens brain pathways and builds discipline and teamwork.

One of the areas leading the nation in the increase in foreclosure filings is Cape Coral. 1-in-2,200 homes are under a foreclosure filing, mimicking the 2008 housing market crash.

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and local resources are available to support caregivers and family members.

Students in need can obtain access to hygiene products and clothing for the upcoming school year.

Foreclosure rates are on the rise in The Sunshine State. In a US Foreclosure Market Report from Attom, roughly 1-in-2500 Florida homes have a foreclosure filing, a 5% increase from last year.

Florida is facing a new dilemma as the state’s supply of drinking water is beginning to dry up. The solution is to use reclaimed wastewater in situations where drinking water can be preserved.