Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Talk about first-sip anticipation. The name is enough to make your mouth water: Red tide martini.

A 22-year-old Fort Myers woman was arrested Tuesday for filing a false report after deputies allege she made up a story about a carjacking after a hit-and-run. Lynsey Benham, of Superior Street, was arrested …

LEE COUNTY: Red drift algae is back on Fort Myers Beach. Now, beachgoers say they have to start watching where they step.Environmentalists say red drift algae is simply a larger term for many different types of …

Beachgoers won’t have to worry about red drift algae putting a damper on the weekend.

In a dismal economy and coming off a tough year for local tourism, Lee County hoteliers are hoping Valentine’s Day marks the start of a strong peak season.

A heart warmer or a heart breaker? Business people around Lee County aren’t so sure about Valentine’s Day spending, but they’ve got some ideas that could help romance triumph over recession.

The traffic, the packed beaches, and a wait to get into your favorite restaurant on Fort Myers Beach.

Circle K shootout Investigators in Charlotte County are looking for the person or persons responsible for a shooting in Port Charlotte.

LEE COUNTY: President Barack Obama signed the huge stimulus package Tuesday and now Lee County is ready to ask the federal government to show them the money.

The fire is located between U.S. 41 and I-75, according to the Florida Division of Forestry.

In the old black-and-white photo, John K. Woolslair strides purposefully, confidently, toward a small bridge arching over the Orange River, a bridge he designed and built.

Concern about crime and the economy is driving more Lee County residents to keep watch in their neighborhoods.

The new look is designed to bring reader participation to the forefront of local online news.

The brightly colored chairs sit in front of the waterfront nautical antique store, each competing for your attention.

The men in blue, and red, took to the gridiron on Saturday night to raise money for a host of worthy causes.