Amy Bennett Williams

As some 50,000 out-of-town restoration troops work to re-electrify the state, more than 100,000 SW Floridians remain without power

Almost all Lee County schools to open Monday as usual; Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel School need temporary locations after Milton damage

Gasparilla Island "still unstable and dangerous” after Milton's destruction. Saturday, residents could drive home for the first time since the storm

Sanibel mayor to island residents: 'It is not time to be a hero ... it’s not time to try to stand against the storm surge that’s coming'

From rainmaker to potentially deadly hurricane: Milton has strengthened as it's trudged toward Florida, though still expected to bring plenty of water

Two years ago Sanibel's lighthouse lost a leg during Hurricane Ian, but remarkably, was still standing. Helene was another test for the structure.

"We SW FL locals at least know what may or may not happen during hurricane season and can prepare (but) the rest of the country was blindsided by Helene."

The Sanibel Causeway, which was badly damaged during Hurricane Ian two years ago, is closed this morning because of impacts from Hurricane Helene.

Just a suggestion, Sanibel says, but if you feel unsafe, consider leaving the island. Nearby low-lying mainland communities should be on alert too

Long a hub of Sanibel life, Bailey's General Store now has a development permit and plans for a raised rebuild. Until then, a mini-Bailey's will fill the gap.

From a grim 4 out of 10 to 'the Golden Era of Everglades Restoration,' stakeholders offer views on water quality at Chamber of Southwest Florida panel.

'Roads like rivers,' '8 inches in the middle of the street': Tropical Storm Debby swamped Fort Myers Beach, Marco Island Sanibel.

Infrastructure, housing, road safety, sensible growth: Fort Myers City Council Ward 2 candidate Diana Giraldo on what she'd focus on if elected

Sustainability, renewable energy and solar technology featured at Babcock Ranch/FPL’s new eco-discovery center, a hands-on learning lab for all ages.

Curious about what’s new and next in the world of tech? Edison Awards showcases change-making innovations

Toxic cannibal toad invasion sounds like the stuff of nightmares, and for Southwest Florida dog-owners, especially, it is.

Even though Southwest Florida’s sun won’t get blacked out by the eclipse, animals may stop what they normally do and head home to their nests

South Seas: “We are steadfast in our commitment to transparency, to following Lee County’s rezoning process and to rebuilding.”

It’s easy to see why ‘cool’ is one of shell museum curator Jose Leal’s favorite words: There’s really no other way to describe the collection

It took more than a year and $1.5 million (and counting) in repairs, but the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium is almost ready again