A windsurfer found himself in perilous waters on Tuesday after being swept a mile offshore in Fort Myers by strong storms, resulting in a rescue by deputies.

If you are a long time resident or visitor to Sanibel, most likely you know about Brazilian pepper, while those with less ...

The South is home to some of the finest stretches of sand and coastal communities in the country. Here are our readers' ...

The new $90M Lee County bridge will replace the current span, but have more navigation clearance for boats and a lifespan of ...

Explosion of indoor pickleball courts in Southwest Florida has begun, and we're just getting started. Collier just opened first. Lee has more coming.

Today we look back at Iona and why it made Fort Myers he gladiolus capital, with excerpts from an April 22, 2017, article by ...

And Fort Myers first tourist attraction, The Royal Palm Hotel. All of these articles are available to read at news-press.com.

Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. will host a seminar on Florida residency, domicile status and estate planning March 27.

Read full article: Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school Law enforcement presence at Florida naval station Read full article: Officials ...

In the wake of disastrous tropical storms, these three Florida Gulf Coast beaches and towns have rebuilt. And they're ...

With new tariffs set to take effect on produce imports from Mexico, restaurant owners on Sanibel are preparing for yet another hurdle—rising food costs.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host the ClimateMusic Project on March 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the ...