June 1, 2026 By Nathan Mayberg

Lee County Sheriff's Office announces increased presence on Fort Myers Beach

Election filing deadlines approaching

Millers acquire Beach United Methodist Church

Town Councilmember opposes Charter Commission changes on extension of terms for appointed councilmembers, new committee to set councilmember salaries

DeSantis calls for special session on constitutional amendment to increase homestead exemption on property taxes

London Bay seeks August hearing with Town Council

May 26, 20264 min read

London Bay Development Group is seeking an August hearing in front of the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council for the firm's proposed redevelopment of the Outrigger Beach Resort. The company, whose plans for the former hotel site were rejected by the Town of Fort Myers Beach Local Planning ...

Photos from the What's Up FMB sports car show

May 24, 20261 min read

Photos from the What's Up FMB sports car show at Santini Plaza. The show featured What's Up FMB members along with Past Lane Drive Naples, the Lamborghini Club America Florida members group, and the Porsche Club of America Everglades Region. All photos by Nathan Mayberg

Pregnant manatee killed after boat collision in Matanzas Pass off Fort Myers Beach

May 22, 20263 min read

A pregnant manatee was killed when she suffered severe internal injuries from the direct impact of a boat in Matanzas Pass on Fort Myers Beach. The manatee, who was near term, was struck by the vessel last Friday and then transported to ZooTampa to be treated. She died two days later on ...

Lee County encourages alternatives to fertilizer during summer ban

June 1, 2026 3 min read

During summertime months when county ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizers that contain nitrogen and phosphorus, residents are encouraged to seek alternatives to fertilizer to keep their lawns and landscape healthy and fed, while also ensuring local waterways remain protected. Homeowners ...

Bobcat kitten rescued from brush fire being treated at CROW

May 29, 2026 3 min read

Sanibel's Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is treating a bobcat kitten rescued by a firefighter in a brush fire in Charlotte County. Bayshore volunteer firefighter Julian Roman-Kulwicki was working the brush fire when he came across the kitten meowing and crawling out of a pile of ...

Rescue operation recovers 21 missing young people in Lee, Collier and Hendry counties

May 29, 2026 10 min read

A massive rescue operation involving dozens of local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations, led to the rescue of 21 young people who were considered missing and endangered in Lee County, Collier County, and Hendry County. The three-day operation, led by the National Child ...

Guest commentary: SCCF provides update on legislative special session

May 6, 2026 2 min read

Last week, the Florida Legislature met to discuss three issues during its Congressional Map Redistricting Special Session. The Legislature passed a new congressional map that creates four more Republican-leaning seats. The map could face a legal challenge as it may violate Florida’s 2010 ...

Editorial | Oh, when will they ever learn

January 15, 2026 5 min read

For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’ The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...

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