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Hurricane Ian · Fort Myers BeachRemains found in Florida beach mangroves identified. Cause of death determined by the medical examiner was going to be accidental drowning. Total deaths in Lee County suffered from Hurricane Ian is 70 for our thoughts and prayers are with them all that are still affected by Hurricane Ian.See the Story
Human remains found in Florida beach mangroves identified
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Water · Fort Myers BeachSome residents on Fort Myers Beach are receiving outrageous water bills. One person said they received a $1,500 bill for their home that is no longer there. Town says some property owners may have leaks or water running without their knowledge. If someone has an unusually large bill this could be the situation.See the Story
Running on empty: Fort Myers Beach faces budget shortfall after Hurricane Ian damage
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Fort Myers Beach · Fort Myers BeachJames Hurst was last seen on his boat on September 28, 2022, the day Hurricane Ian made landfall. His daughter watched live on a video call from her home in California as her dad's boat surfaced for the first time since the hurricane. Detectives were able to remove the remains from the boat, but the identification is still pending.See the Story
Human remains discovered on boat recovered from Matanzas Pass
Fort Myers Beach · Fort Myers BeachThe Lighthouse Resort Inn and Suites are now open to all guests 23 and older. There is no wifi, the phone service and elevators don't work. The tiki bar is back to life. Only 24 of the 80 rooms are available for out-of-town guests.See the Story
Hotel on Fort Myers Beach now welcoming out-of-town guests
Fort Myers Beach · Fort Myers BeachTy Wooley and his roommate hired Caleb Veler after he handed them a business card. Veler was given a handwritten check of $32,500 for the repairs to fix their roof. He never showed up to fix anything, and returned on day four to ask for more money. The Lee County Sheriff's Office says Veler has done this before.See the Story
Two Fort Myers Beach residents lose more than $32K in roofing repair scam
Fort Myers Beach · Fort Myers BeachA Lee County jury convicted Adam Soules of first degree murder in the fatal 2019 stabbing of Fort Myers Beach library director Leroy Hommerding. Soules, a 40-year-old homeless man, faces a mandatory life sentence. The Office of State Attorney Amira Fox is not seeking the death penalty.See the Story
Fort Myers Beach set to close 2 Community Resource Centers
Fort Myers Beach · Fort Myers BeachIlonka Knes, 82, went missing in September during Hurricane Ian. Her body was recovered Tuesday. A cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning. Her death brings the total number of confirmed casualties in the county to 74. One man, James Denny Hurst, remains missing.See the Story
82-year-old Hurricane Ian victim found dead in Fort Myers Beach more than 3 months after storm
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Fort Myers Beach · Fort Myers BeachMayor of Sanibel Holly Smith gave residents an update on the island. Smith said they have been working diligently with the united states postal service. Smith did offer some hope, "Senator Scott did indicate that he would let me know exactly what the plan would be and we anticipate that should be coming in a matter of days"See the Story