Southwest Florida's tourism industry is facing uncertainty, but it's feeling optimistic about 2026. Despite more rooms, demand has softened due to economic factors and a drop in international visitors ...

Bill Knight loved watching sand sculptures rise again on Fort Myers Beach for the first time in years: Giant sandcastles, mermaids and lots more — all sculpted in breathtaking detail from water and ...

The American Sand Sculpting Championship returned to Fort Myers Beach in 2024 after a five-year hiatus. The upcoming 35th annual event will be larger, featuring 26 sculptors and double the event space ...

Southwest Florida offers a variety of events this weekend, including a sand sculpting championship and holiday musicals. The American Sand Sculpting Championship on Fort Myers Beach features artists ...

Fort Myers Beach is about to welcome something it hasn't seen on the south end of the island since Hurricane Ian, an all-new sit-down restaurant. Lenyo's Italian Kitchen is preparing to open in early ...

Fort Myers Beach has successfully addressed flood plan management concerns, according to FEMA. The issues were identified during a Community Assistance Visit from July 15 to 17. The town updated its ...

An anticipated addition to the newly reconstructed Surfside Pier has officially opened its doors to customers. The Whistling Duck, a wine and charcuterie bar selected as one of four businesses to ...

Tuesday afternoon’s Michigan State vs East Carolina game may not have a ton of fanfare like some big-time battles that are also happening this week, but it’ll be worth a watch. Feast Week is one of ...

Michigan State put together a hot-shooting afternoon and clamped down defensively in a dominant performance to stay unbeaten ahead of playing for a tournament title. The No. 11 Spartans (6-0) built a ...

There are so many splendid holiday sights around Southern California, and oodles of them — quite literally, oodles — involves real or fetching faux fir trees. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, ...

FORT PIERCE — A 23-year-old man was shot to death during an altercation here Nov. 24, police said. His death was livestreamed on social media, neighbors said. Police responded to a 911 call about a ...

The WPIAL championship game in one round away in 1A Pennsylvania high school football. One of the semifinals in Class 1A features the No. 2-ranked senior recruit in Pennsylvania — Penn State commit ...