3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (108+ words) De Santis approves guardrails for data centers Gulfshore Business Ron De Santis signed legislation creating new regulations for large-scale data centers in Florida, including requirements aimed at protecting water resources and electric customers The law requires water management districts to…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (576+ words) A previous rendering shows London Bay's proposed redevelopment of the former Outrigger Beach Resort site on Fort Myers Beach. Updated plans presented May 8 reduce the project height from 195 feet to 158 feet and remove several proposed public amenities, including restaurants, bars…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (711+ words) Charlotte County Commission Chair Joe Tiseo addresses attendees during a May 5 groundbreaking ceremony tied to projects funded through the county's 1% Local Option Sales Tax. Officials are seeking voter approval to extend the tax for 20 years. After Charlotte County commissioners on…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (559+ words) Bonita Springs approved a $28. 6 million rail corridor purcha" Fort Myers residents urged City Council to revisit its agree" Lee County commissioners unanimously approved a ballot measure May 5 asking voters whether constitutional officers should face term limits. The proposal would apply…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (600+ words) Residents stand during public comment at a Fort Myers City Council meeting May 4, urging officials to rescind a 287(g) agreement with federal immigration authorities. Speakers said the policy discourages community members from interacting with local police. Area residents are continuing to…...

1+ week, 17+ min ago  (183+ words) Gulfshore Business Fort Myers City Council unanimously voted in December to deny a property owner's request for Commercial Intensive zoning at 4400 Cleveland Ave " Three councilors changed their minds at a March meeting, but with three others absent that day, the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (648+ words) Signs across Boca Grande limit most visitors to three hours of parking, with fines reaching up to $200 for violations. County officials are scheduled to discuss the policy during a conflict resolution hearing Jan. 5. Charlotte and Lee county officials again failed…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (609+ words) A pedestrian crossing sign stands near the Edison Bridge in Fort Myers. The corridor is being evaluated for improved bicycle and pedestrian access. Lee County planners recommended that the state fund construction of more than 2 miles of shared-use paths in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (593+ words) A jet makes its final approach into Naples Airport at sunset, one of more than 100, 000 annual aircraft operations handled by the facility. Naples City Council voted to move forward with a formal dispute process involving the Naples Airport Authority following…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (814+ words) Fencing barriers such as these used at the 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade in Naples keep crowds off the streets and out of danger from approaching floats and other vehicles. In what it sees as a win-win move, Naples City Council…...