The Ten Mile Canal in Fort Myers, originally built in the 1920s as a "catch basin," is facing challenges due to a century of expansion, development, and dredging.

After being removed from probation earlier this year, town officials are working with federal authorities to regain full status in the National Flood Insurance Program.

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].

The Fort Myers Police Department confirmed it was a domestic violence situation. They ended the standoff with one man in custody, and the victim is reportedly OK. Authorities shared that the victim was trapped inside the home with the suspect, and a gun was involved in the incident.

Root was selected by the Dodgers at pick No. 40, becoming the area's highest pick since Shane McClanahan was selected 30th overall in 2018.

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

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Chief Scott Wirth announced that the department will be restructuring its leadership command with two battalion chiefs positions being eliminated, though the battalion chiefs are expected to stay with the department in new roles as captains.

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.

Fans of “1923” – the “Yellowstone” prequel series know a thing or two about cattlemen in Montana and what they had to endure during winter.

A two-vehicle crash involving a Lee County Sheriff's Office patrol car is under investigation. The crash was reported Tuesday at 6:07 a.m. and shut down two eastbound lanes that turn northbound onto Metro Pkwy., from Six Mile Cypress. According to LCSO, one car was going 19 mph when the crash happened.