Those are the words of outgoing Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros. She made the comments during the Fort Myers Beach Town Council budget public hearing Thursday night. Hosafros has never been in favor of Community Policing and said last night, “I’m against it to the core of my soul.”

It was the one and only candidate forum in which all four candidates running for town council appeared together. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored event was held at The Beach Baptist Church on Wednesday night. If you missed it then, you can watch it now HERE. We’ll break down who won and who lost on our show Saturday morning.

As the 2022 turtle season winds down Turtle Time reports that as of the end of this week, the number of nests remains unchanged and stands at 109 on Fort Myers Beach. There are now 12 nests remaining.

Fort Myers Brewing Company is releasing a limited-edition Moo Crew Brew to support employees of The Island Cow who are out of work following the fire that destroyed the restaurant.

For the second year in a row, the Lee County Board of Commissioners has reduced the millage rate. Tuesday night Commissioners held their second budget public hearing and voted to reduce the millage rate from 3.8623 per $1,000 of assessed property value to 3.7623.

The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach has achieved the coveted "4 Palm" designation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Green Lodging Program, the highest level of recognition.

There's always plenty to do at Lovers Key State Park every day of the week, from wildlife to recreational activities. Here's a look at everything the park has going on in the month of October

On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a portion of his tax relief proposal for the upcoming legislative session which would provide $1.1 billion in tax relief for Florida families through multiple tax holidays, if passed by the Legislature.

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The Lee Board of County Commissioners has voted to approve a resolution supporting the Blind Pass Inlet Management Plan Feasibility Project Grant Application requesting $230,000 in state funding in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox will join Beach Talk Radio this Sunday before he takes the stage poolside at The Pink Shell during the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at 5PM. LeVox is the headliner for the event that began last weekend.

If you listen to 96K Rock you are certainly familiar with The Dave & Chuck The Freak Morning Show. On October 14th, Dave & Chuck, along with Shuckers and The Cottage Bar, are hosting a .5K Run Run and Party, from 5PM to Midnight.