With Octobers arrival comes the start of snowbird and tourist season in SW Florida. Safety measures are in place for Fort Myers Beach pier project.

Town Council candidate Edward Schoonover says redevelopment can restore Fort Myers Beach character. 'We need projects that get people to our island.' ...

Retirement income stretches far in these 12 U.S. beach towns, where $60,000 a year could cover a coastal lifestyle with money left over for the good stuff.

Ed Schoonover, a member of the Town of Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency, is one of four candidates seeking three seats on the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council. Schoonover answered the following ...

FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohana Kava Bar, the Colorado Springs brand that helped build American kava bar culture, has opened its first franchise location in Fort Myers. Owner ...

Visitors to Fort Myers Beach will be happy to know that work has begun on the construction of a new pier. Currently, beach-goers are advised that the area near the old pier is an active construction ...

Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson is accused of sexual improprieties with young men. He denies the claims and says he will not ...

Widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent. Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is now offering non-resident parking passes for $300, which will be good through Dec. 31, 2027. There will be up to 500 non-resident parking passes issued, following the ...

Struggling to hit your daily step count? Fret not: walking pads are here to save the day, whether you want one to slip under your desk as you work or prefer to rack up some evening miles in front of ...