Approximately 3,600 gallons of wastewater were spilled at the intersection of Colonial Blvd and Summerlin Rd, according to the city. With over a thousand gallons going into a nearby lake.

Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force member Rob Howell is sounding the alarm of what he believes is a problem with speeding boats on the back bay of Fort Myers Beach. It’s a problem he believes has contributed to manatees washing ashore with boat strike marks and to two dolphins he says

Here are our top things to do this weekend and next week, including pop-culture con Charlie's Summer Fest and the annual tropical-fruit festival MangoMania. Plus a look at what’s ahead in July. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at [email protected].

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FORT MYERS, FLA. — No place in Florida seemed to have suffered more damage from Hurricane Ian than the town of Fort Myers Beach, located on Estero Island along the state's southwest coast.

Lee County, Florida deputies wrangled and coaxed two small runaway pigs to safely capture them and get them back home.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Mitch Pacyna and his wife had weathered other hurricanes in their 27 years on this sandy stripe of barrier island and decided to ride out Hurricane Ian at home.

A damaged Fort Myers Beach apartment complex is seen from a U.S. Army National Guard helicopter as U.S. National Guard Bureau Chief General Daniel Hokanson tours the area by air after Hurricane ...

Breaking Benjamin rhythm guitarist and back-up singer Keith Wallen plays a solo show with opening act Levels. Wallen released his catchy, modern-rock solo album “Infinity Now” last summer. 9 p.m. Sunday, July 20. $25-$58. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com