Sanibel Causeway: A popular spot for sunset viewing is the Sanibel Causeway, which links inland south Fort Myers to the iconic Sanibel Island. Much to the delight of locals and visitors alike, the Causeway beaches reopened May 1 after Hurricane Ian destroyed them in 2022.

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Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach. An earlier test showed fecal bacteria levels more than 28 times the safety threshold. The bacteria, Enterococcus, can cause illness, rashes and infections in swimmers.

Authorities on Sept. 26 announced that it was Robert Eugene Brashers who committed the 1991 crime featured in the HBO Max documentary "The Yogurt Shop Murders." And Sept 29, detectives and others held a news conference to say how they connected Brashers to the killings of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas.

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The purpose of the project is to provide additional travel options on a congested corridor, especially during the peak tourist season (January - April). The project will enhance mobility and safety for vehicular and non-vehicular transportation and increase accessibility and connections between community points of interest.

Three years after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida, the community gathered at Fort Myers City Hall to honor the lives lost and reflect on the resilience that carried the region forward.

Authorities ruled a fatal shooting in Fort Myers last week was a case of self-defense. The incident occurred on September 26 on the 700 block of Duffy Street. Investigators determined the shooting falls under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Authorities determined that a recent shooting that left one person dead in Fort Myers was self-defense.

Florida's minimum wage jumps to $14 on Sept. 30, with tipped wages at $10.98. A Fort Myers Business adapts with technology and competitive pay strategies.

The family-owned Galeana Auto Group has sold two of its Fort Myers dealerships to the Bill Nero Automotive Group. The sale is part of a larger trend of dealership ownership changes in Southwest Florida. The family-owned Galeana Auto Group has been selling off its dealerships.