Fort Myers Beach News

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A boat caught fire on Driftwood Lane over the weekend, and now the Fort Myers Beach Fire Marshal says this fire was intentionally set.

All of us have them, something to remind us of Mom and cherish year 'round, not just on this day.

One of the gulf coast's greatest attractions is its sunsets. Every day the sun descends upon the Gulf of Mexico in a brief but fiery display of red and orange that appears to be swallowed by the water below.

People on Fort Myers Beach are dealing with a large power outage. Officials with Public Works say a power surge caused a transformer to blow out at the intersection of Estero Boulevard and Tropical Shore Way - right near Town Hall.

Fort Myers Beach leaders are looking for a company to replace the island's aging water distribution lines.

Featuring jet-ski rentals, parasailing and volleyball, this beachfront hotel is 12 miles from downtown Bonita Springs.

Summer vacation is fast-approaching for Southwest Florida students. Parents looking for nannies or babysitting services can take advantage of local discounts from referral service Nanny Poppinz.

Local business owners are cautioning families to make Mother's Day plans early and show up before long brunch lines form on Sunday.

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Among the hustle and bustle of downtown Fort Myers, Steve Hollister shows off his small oasis.

"I thought I had it, but the boat started cutting out and that's when all the water started coming in and waves started coming in," said Esmerly Leader, of Fort Myers.

Cozy Care Cat Club are cats that need extra special attention or have been long-term residents at the Humane Society Naples and will be given a special adoption package during May.

FT. MYERS BEACH, Fla. - Five people have been rescued from a capsized boat off Ft.

Stevens Construction has been awarded the contract for a 3,645-square-foot medical office by Eye Centers of Florida, company officials announced.

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. for Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Guest filmmakers and actors recently received awards for their work on independent films screened during the seventh annual Fort Myers Beach Film Festival.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.,- Making room for more parking on the beach. It won't happen overnight, but beach leaders are trying to alleviate major traffic tie-ups, especially during season.

"Shop for the Paws," a pre-owned home furnishing sale to benefit the Humane Society Naples, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at 6551 Bur Oaks Lane, Naples.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- Fort Myers Beach is registering residents and business owners for re-entry passes for the 2013 hurricane seasons.

By this time last year turtle nests were already covering local beaches. But 2013 is expected to be a more typical season as nesting begins today.

Tuesday night, hundreds packed Cape Coral City Hall to voice their opinion about a public service tax that will go into effect in October.