Fort Myers Beach’s temporary use permits expire Sept. 23. Find out who’s affected and how to check your property status.

The Florida Department of Transportation announced that the Matanzas Pass Bridge now has two lanes open for those heading ...

Hurricane Ian destroyed their home. Now the Beach Art Association finally has a new place for their exhibits, art classes and ...

Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Will McKannay has issued a statement on the pending deadline for residents and businesses to ...

Town officials cite FEMA regulations as reason for ending temporary permits, with potential $250 daily fines for ...

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Is the flood insurance discount even worth it? Neighbors on Beach begin to question the impacts of complying with FEMA and ...

Curious about how much local government employees earn in Fort Myers Beach? The News-Press has the information. This ...

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.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce estimates that at least half of small business owners, who dominate the beach, plan to rebuild. Tyler Lukesic is among those determined to stay.

The festival has been a Fort Myers Beach tradition for more than six decades. "It’s gonna bring that positive energy to the area," Erickson says. "We're very excited about that, you know.

Fort Myers Beach lots range from 75-85 feet in width and the setbacks are bigger. On a 70 foot lot, Potter can build a 55 foot wide home. On an 80 foot lot he has 64 feet in width to build upon.