Good morning, Fort Myers.

Fort Myers' Cantina Laredo hosts Sizzle Dining, offering a special three-course lunch and four-course dinner to support Blessings in a Backpack — featuring sizzling fajitas, made-to-order guacamole, and warm apple pie.

SW Florida foster families now receive free museum memberships for unlimited visits at Golisano Children's Museum thanks to a new partnership with A.N.A.'s Friends.

The program launched Sept. 17, 2026 & also offers discounted rates for camps and workshops.

Beau’s BBQ began as an FGCU project and has grown to serve Texas-style barbecue at local spots like Fort Myers Brewing.

Owner Tyler Goguen plans to open a brick-and-mortar location and the truck will serve customers tomorrow at Fort Myers Brewing.

Dillon Rosenthal won first place at the SCORE Annual Pitch Competition held Sept.

9 at Botanical Gardens in Naples. His BounceBack Pickle earned $5,000 — a top prize — as local entrepreneurs competed in a Shark Tank style contest.

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest starts today in Southwest Florida with ticketed events including special shows in Cape Coral on Sept.

21 and Stars on the River in Fort Myers on Sept. 23. Festival organizers say the 10-day event offers intimate waterfront venues — perfect for fans of acclaimed singer-songwriters.

Lee County schools filed for an impasse after eight months of contract talks with the teachers union — a move taken after the district’s $27.8 million salary offer was met with no counterproposal.

The impasse process will continue under state law to resolve the dispute.

This week's drought monitor update shows Fort Myers and Babcock Ranch are drought free, but coastal areas like southwest Cape Coral, Matlacha, the Lee County islands, and Rotonda remain abnormally dry + meteorologists expect wetter winter conditions due to El Niño.

The EPA approved a pilot offshore fish farm in the Gulf, 40 miles off Sarasota and slated for water entry by February, which will raise 20,000 red drum and publish water-quality data (amid concerns that it may worsen red tide blooms).

Midtown Fort Myers began a nearly $30 million project to upgrade water, sewer and stormwater systems, streets, sidewalks and lighting in four areas (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Broadway, Victoria and Central).

Officials held a public meeting Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Collaboratory to answer residents' questions.

Lee County now shares weekly updates on the Fort Myers Beach pier construction — which started a few weeks ago and is expected to take about a year.

Crews are removing old pilings and residents may feel brief vibrations as a 150-foot safety perimeter keeps beach-goers at a safe distance.

Florida law lets consenting adults in Fort Myers share intimate images privately, but sending these photos without consent or with a minor may lead to serious penalties & possible jail time.

As of Sept. 17, Florida Health reported 22 Vibrio vulnificus infections statewide including 2 cases in Lee County—4 deaths were recorded.

Officials urge residents to avoid exposing open wounds to brackish water and to cook seafood to lower the risk of severe illness.

Football fans can watch NFL games at Tap 42 Craft Kitchen and Bar, with drink specials on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights.

The Fort Myers location has 16 TVs in multiple areas while the Naples spot offers 19 TVs inside and on the patio — making it a local hotspot.

The Kingston community in eastern Lee County is set to open its first model homes Oct.

17 and signal a new era in the Unbuilt Triangle’s transformation from ranchland to a mixed-use neighborhood — the region is attracting major retail investors like Publix and Home Depot to fuel future growth.