Zuri Hoffman

Florida residents are set to receive billions of dollars in tax relief following the signing of a new bill aimed at easing the financial burden on homeowners and families.The bill HB7073, which was signed into law on May 7, introduces a one-year tax exemption on residential property and flood insurance premiums. Florida typically imposes a 1.75 percent tax on most insurance policies, but now there will be a one-year exemption on taxes on residential property and flood insurance premiums.The exem…

On the shores of Bunche Beach, you’ll see a number of people enjoying our waters on any given day, like Lorna Klaft.“Just out doing a little shelling, just trying to get some beach time in,” she said.But like most beachgoers, Klaft has learned to deal with some very obvious eyesores: litter.“You see a lot of toys, beach toys, and of course, water bottles and other types of plastic,” she said. “There’s nothing more annoying than seeing garbage in the ocean.“Chad Evers, a professor at Florida Gulf…

A search was suspended Sunday night due to visibility after a boater went missing off the coast of Sanibel.

Sanibel City Council is now deciding what bikes can and can't be used on certain shared-use paths.

An advisory has been issued regarding water activities following Hurricane Helene.

New owners are set to take over a historic Fort Myers Beach restaurant that recently closed its doors.