In a sense, Fly Heli Tours has found a helicopter landing spot in the waters of San Carlos Bay and Matanzas Pass that almost technically may seem to be in the middle of nowhere, while at the same time ...

Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...

Some of 2025’s biggest political skirmishes played out when local governments or residents resisted pressure from above.

Manatee deaths are rising in Florida, with Lee County among the hardest-hit areas. New data from the Florida Fish and ...

Roberto Clemente Park, a beloved park and recreational area in Fort Myers, has reopened after extensive renovations for the ...

The project is expected to cause delays and lane closures, mostly during overnight hours, with a projected completion in 2028 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Manatees are currently on the move and coming in closer to shore. Boaters should be more careful and adhere to speed limits in manatee zones. Manatees seek refuge in inland canals, rivers, and the ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Some Manatee County residents are still mopping up after Debby. They say flooding continues, and now they are appealing to the county for solutions. An upcoming meeting is ...

FORT LAUDERDALE — Come 2027, Holiday Park will have a new two-story YMCA with a six-lane swimming pool along with a free-standing Emergency Department built and run by Broward Health. The long-awaited ...