LCEC reports 5,000 were left without power on Sanibel Island on Saturday night. Sanibel residents report seeing a bright white and green light in the sky and hearing a small explosion just before 10pm Saturday.

The Academy at Shell Point is a lifelong learning educational initiative for the residents of the retirement community.

Two divers reported missing off Sanibel for approximately two hours today have been rescued.

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to two divers missing off Sanibel Island. Lee County Sherriff's Office is also assisting with its aviation unit, officials said.

Lee County School Board Chairman Steve Teuber confirmed Tuesday night that the school district is investigating allegations made by parents from the city of Sanibel about systematic bullying and intimidation.

SANIBEL ISLAND: An investigation is underway into one of the districts highest performing schools.

These women both lead and serve. They drive businesses or other organizations that make our community healthier, wealthier, smarter - and more enjoyable.

The race for Lee County Commission District 2 -the seat now held by Brian Bigelow - got more crowded this week as another Democrat filed papers to start a campaign.

An acclaimed Lee County School Principal is under investigation by the School District.

LEE COUNTY: The 27th annual Taste of The Town brought more then 10,000 people to Centennial Park to sample dishes from more than 40 local restaurants on Sunday.

The day we caught up with Daniel Thompson at his Sanibel gift emporium, Suncatchers' Dream, several artists had reported in to decorate holiday trees, garlands and wreaths.

Uncle Sam has $515,491 in tax refunds it wants to return to 344 Lee County taxpayers.

Sanibel School parents are unleashing allegations aimed at Principal Barbara Von Harten, who they say is strong-arming teachers and students at Lee County's top public school.

The City of Sanibel's Department of Natural Resources inspected Sanibel beaches this afternoon Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

There was only one police officer on Sanibel Island in 1974 - and that same cop worked Captiva, too.

The Lee County Health Department hoped to start H1N1 swine flu vaccination clinics for high-risk populations on Monday, Oct.

Red tide is back in Lee County waters. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers have reported a large fish kill 10 miles south of Sanibel.

It started with four beachfront property owners in the Florida Panhandle questioning where their land rights ended seaward after a project to renourish beaches is completed.

The Tempos sang 'Seeee you in September....' Yes I know that's not exactly how the song goes, but it certainly was what most of the principals in the tourism and hospitality industries were saying at business socials this month! 'Whew we made it through the summer,' was the overwhelming sentiment.

Three years ago, Chris Canning got a kick out of sitting on his patio, watching iguanas crawl from nearby brush and scurry over to Pradera, the community across the retention pond from Canning's townhome in L'Ambiance. "Now it's not so amusing because they're coming to our side," said Canning, 69, who has lived in his home in the Via Verde area for ...