Sanibel, Florida Water Damage

The Pine Island Garden Club is starting another new year with programs and activities for islanders to enjoy.

Lee County property owners with federal flood insurance subsidize other communities that take more than they pay and owners who collect again and again.

For 11-year-old Jesse Spear, it was the fish-chasing dolphin zooming through the shallows, rooster-tailing salt spray and getting so close, Jesse could hear the creature's huffing breaths.

I am the proud Mom of AFM Sgt Lisa Weekley. My daughter is a very special young woman who has dedicated 17-plus years as a member of the Air Force.

Incumbents ruled the day in Tuesday's Republican primary for Lee County Commission as John Manning and Brian Bigelow earned victories for District 1 and District 2 seats, respectively.

Don't put away that umbrella just yet. Yes, many folks were drenched Monday. More rain is likely today -maybe not as much as the 3.65 inches that fell Monday on Cape Coral or the 3.4 inches on Sanibel Island, but an inch or two is possible.

The 15-year-old died Saturday night after rescuers pulled him from the waters off Sanibel Island where he was swimming.

Diversity on display as Lee County schools open

SANIBEL: A 14-year-old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning off the B Span of Sanibel Causeway Saturday afternoon.

Three people were rescued off the B span of the Sanibel Causeway this afternoon, according to Lee County EMS spokesperson Diane Holm.