Honoring first responder heroes: Join the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Fort Myers on Saturday, Sept. 6 to support families of our nation’s fallen and injured first responders and military heroes — find out how to register.
Lee County’s $4.3B road puzzle: With just over $1 billion funded, officials are fast-tracking widening projects, reshuffling priorities, and cutting costs to improve safety and hurricane evacuation routes — find out how.
Myakka River floods park: Trails, picnic areas and parking lots at Myakka River State Park are inundated as the river holds at flood stage until just after midnight — learn what to expect.
Year-round hurricane prep savings: Florida’s tax exemption on essential storm supplies like batteries, tarps and life vests is now permanent, so you can shop anytime — find out what’s covered.
Lehigh Acres gets high-speed internet: After years of unreliable service, 11,000 homes and businesses now have Comcast broadband access thanks to a partnership with Lee County and the state — find out how.
Other Fort Myers headlines this week
- Myakka River State Park hits flood stage
- Anything Goes exhibit opens at Cypress Square
- Myakka River flooding continues until August 28th
- Fort Myers Beach sees record turtle disorientations
- City urges residents to download 311 app
- 7.0-foot crest floods Myakka River State Park
