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How extensive was the damage in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Helene?

It’s the “day after” when Hurricane Helene dealt a few blows to Lee County, but luckily didn’t score a direct hit. Many areas, particularly coastal communities, were dealing with storm surges, flooding and debris this morning (September 27). Here’s what…

The effects of Hurricane Helene were felt far across Florida

Hurricane Helene floods Fort Myers Beach for the second time FMB flooding as Hurricane Helene’s wave inundates the island Support local journalism with a digital subscription for just $1 per month for the first 12 months. Lee County is in…

Fort Myers Beach is hit by Hurricane Helene

Note to audience: Reporter Chad Gillis and photographer Andrew West are on Fort Myers Beach today (September 26) to cover Hurricane Helene. Fort Myers Beach was one of the hardest hit locations when Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida on September…

SWFL faces flooding as Helene approaches

Photo credit: WINK News Although Hurricane Helene is raging far offshore, the Category 2 storm brought heavy rains to Southwest Florida and caused significant flooding in many areas. Streets are under water and residents are being urged to stay in…

Historic photos of Hurricane Ian tell the story of devastation in Florida

Drone video: Fort Myers Beach two years after Hurricane Ian See what some areas of Fort Myers Beach look like two years after Hurricane Ian. Let’s not call this a walk into the past. When we think of Hurricane Ian…

When “wonderful” customer service in Southwest Florida means saving a life

Real estate market in Southwest Florida: Prices and sales are falling According to their latest statistics, Naples real estate agents’ inventories increased nearly 60% year over year, while Lee County inventories grew more than 50% in June. Tourism in Lee…