The town of Fort Myers Beach has signed a contract with the firm Clifton Larson Allen to conduct a forensic audit as the town investigates 4 grants Town Manager Will McKannay is looking into. The contract is for 6 months. What will it cost taxpayers?

Next week, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will vote on removing the controversial Flock camera system that have been on the island for the last 4 years.

Labor Day Weekend is here and that means big crowds on Fort Myers Beach. As you head to the island remember to bring a giant bag of patience as the Hurricane rebuild kicks into high gear, especially at 3 of your favorite parks. Here’s what to keep in mind...

Friday, September 11th will mark the 25th year since terrorists killed 3,000 Americans on one sunny morning in 2001. The Fort Myers Beach Fire District is hosting a special ceremony at their Lenell location and Beach Talk Radio will be there to broadcast live.

In October Fort Myers Beach south end resident Janell Schoonover is heading back to Kenya for another mission visit. It’s amazing how many of the things we take for granted put big smiles on the faces of kids in this part of the world. Here’s how we can all help.

Keep Lee County Beautiful has added new cleanup sites for the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19th There are two locations on Fort Myers Beach including Bay Oaks and Santini Plaza, where volunteers are needed.

The Estero Island Historic Society and Ostego Bay will celebrate National Estuaries Week with a special community program, Estero Bay: Our History, Our Water, Our Future, on Saturday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. to noon at 161 Bay Road.

Exclusive coverage of the BIG INVESTIGATION, live ribbon-cutting events like the pier, beach walkarounds, Saturday Margaritaville shows, and Sunday's With The Mayor. If you see value in what we do to keep you up to date about your slice of paradise, consider supporting us with a cup of coffee HERE.

If not, the next joint meeting of the Greater Fort Myers and Sanibel-Captiva Chamber and Lee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association will focus on the topic on Wednesday, September 16th. 

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife has added two new volunteer orientation sessions, giving community members more opportunities to get involved in local wildlife conservation. 

Bonita Fish Company is thinking pink this September with a specialty cocktail benefiting Cancer Alliance Network, a Southwest Florida nonprofit providing financial assistance and support to individuals and families facing cancer.