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.

Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond: Halloween events, parrotheads, Oktoberfest and more.

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The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is set to be equipped with two drones after fire commissioners approved acceptance of a grant to cover most of the cost of acquiring the drones. Following a budget hearing last week,

Florida determines beach water quality based on Enterococcus levels. A measurement of 70.5 or more cells per milliliter of water is classified as "poor" and may trigger a public health advisory. The Sept. 17 sample showed greater than 2,010 Enterococci per milliliter, a level Calusa Waterkeeper emeritus John Cassani called "very high."

The Gaming Commission said it executed search warrants at Spin City Arcade on Reflection Parkway and Gold Rush on Cypress Lake Drive taking 109 illegal slot machines and $94,493 in cash.

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.

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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.

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.

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.