This hidden island on Florida's Gulf Coast is the perfect place for a picnic after hunting for seashells. You'll just need to ...

After cautioning beachgoers about unsafe fecal bacteria levels earlier this month, health officials say it's OK to go back in the water at Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myes Beach. Be aware, though, the ...

In his new book, Lee Melsek remembers Fort Myers Beach the way it used to be: No street lights, one cop and empty beaches ...

This specialized wheelchair is designed for use on sand, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to enjoy the beach ...

A new traffic signal has been activated at Fifth Street and San Carlos Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach. The signal is part of a larger, $13 million FDOT project to improve traffic flow and safety. This ...

Lee Melsek left Fort Myers Beach two decades ago, but he still daydreams about the pristine paradise of his childhood in the '50s and '60s.

Fort Myers Beach will be removed from FEMA probation on November 18th, lifting the $50 surcharge on flood insurance policies. The town completed five corrective actions, including reassessing ...

Lee County's health department has issued a water advisory for Bowditch Point Park at Fort Myers Beach. Routine tests revealed unsafe levels of fecal bacteria, which can cause illness in swimmers.

Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach. An earlier test showed fecal bacteria levels more than 28 times the safety threshold. The bacteria, ...