Florida ranked 4th 'least safe' state in study. Here's why

Despite its popularity with residents and tourists, Florida ranked near the bottom of a new nationwide safety study.

Ready to rumble: Cape Coral Bike Night roars back into downtown

The first Bike Night of the season rumbles into downtown Cape Coral/South Cape this Saturday, Oct. 10. Here's what you need ...

Anita Cereceda brings decades of Beach experience to Town Council race

Fort Myers Beach Town Council candidate Anita Cereceda says economic recovery shouldn't come at expense of island character.

Countdown begins. SW Florida's first Buc-ee's gets another approval

Get 'er done, Bucky beaver. Florida Buc-ee's timeline takes shape for newly approved massive store. Christmas 2028 or Labor ...

FM Beach candidate Link draws line on height, density and development

FM Beach council incumbent candidate Rebecca Link supports redevelopment but says bigger projects deserve scrutiny and shouldn't price out residents.

Best SW Florida reader photos include Cape Coral, Sanibel, Fort Myers

Email your high-resolution photos to tropicalia@news-press.com. Include where the image was captured; what kind of camera you ...

Candidate Schoonover says don't 'shut down all options for developers'

Town Council candidate Edward Schoonover says redevelopment can restore Fort Myers Beach character. 'We need projects that get people to our island.' ...

A closer look at where Florida's gubernatorial candidates stand on issues

For the first time since 2019, Florida's governor's mansion will be occupied by someone other than Ron DeSantis, who replaced ...

UPDATE: At least 1 dead, three others injured in Six Mile Cypress/Daniels Parkway crash

Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that at least one person died and several people were taken to hospitals in an multi-vehicle ...

‘College Access Nights,’ Sand & Suds, orchid show, gardening workshops

Collaboratory is kicking off College Access Nights with four free sessions from October through January, providing high ...