Good morning, Fort Myers.

Parents in Lehigh Acres question the placement of no parking signs at a school bus stop on Champion Avenue and Centennial Boulevard due to safety risks for children.

County officials and Public Schools explained that signage in county rights-of-way is not allowed and the resident removed her signs after deputies advised removal.

Crescent Beach Family Park in Fort Myers Beach reopened yesterday after a $1.3 million restoration that improved ADA access, picnic areas and bike racks damaged by Hurricane Ian.

The Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau launched a guide (featuring local attractions and outdoor adventures) to help residents explore the area.

The Greater Fort Myers and Sanibel Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug.

11 to mark their merger and new office space at Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers. Michael Nachef from Lee Health and Dawn Belamarich of Collaboratory voiced support + attended the event.

A Coast Guard crew from Fort Myers Beach rescued two people from a vessel taking on water near Naples Saturday, and the boaters were brought safely to Punta Rassa with no injuries.

Local miniaturist Alberto Chailosky works in Fort Myers creating tiny detailed replicas of historic urban scenes by hand.

The artist, who directs creative projects by day, uses passion & precision to preserve memories of neighborhoods long gone.

On Sunday, Aug. 16, Florida experienced dangerous heat — temperatures reached 105 degrees and 112 degrees — and the National Hurricane Center tracked three tropical waves in the Atlantic that are unlikely to develop into cyclones for the next seven days.

A decades-long herp survey is examining amphibians and reptiles on CREW lands to collect data that guides local conservation.

Scientists have tracked species changes over time — data that will support future land management decisions.

Former Fort Myers Beach Mayor Tracey Gore warned a proposed six-story hotel on the Silver Sands site is too tall for the intersection of Estero Boulevard and Primo Drive.

The project seeks 11 deviations and is set for review on Aug. 24 — officials say traffic and safety could suffer.

Fort Myers retailers are urging residents to protect outdoor gear with deck boxes, patio covers and storage solutions before fall weather arrives.

Stores like Home Depot, Wayfair and Walmart now offer deals so homeowners can shop wisely as summer wraps up.