Sanibel News

Fire officials are still trying to figure out what started a blaze that destroyed a Sanibel home Friday night.

A house on Middle Gulf Drive and Olde Middle Gulf Drive was engulfed in flames after a fire broke out in the attic early Friday evening.

An audio recording released Thursday confirms the Florida Highway Patrol's investigation.

A black bear is roaming neighborhoods on Sanibel Island and city leaders are getting the word out to keep families safe.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- An "explosive" advertisement near the beaches of Lee County is reminding Southwest Floridians of a dark chapter for the Gulf Coast.

One by one, each Bishop Verot player and each of the team's coaches worked their way around a big... If there happens to be a pug at an opening night showing this week of the movie "Men in Black III,"... 2012 has been a stunner of a year so far - at least, as seen through the eyes of Tropicalia readers.

A World War II hero sails into Southwest Florida in preparation for her descent to her final resting place.

SANIBEL, Fla.- A local man's dream of curing cancer is one step closer to becoming a reality Tuesday night.

In a dignified ceremony before a near-capacity crowd on Friday, May 4, 2012, several area citizens were recognized for their role in upholding and promoting the Rule of Law.

Photography and text by Eric Strachan 'Bow to the king' In a part of the country blessed with awe-inspiring sights, few in Southwest Florida compare to the jaw-dropping, sheer power of a hooked leaping tarpon.

It sounded like a good idea at the time: 'Let's adapt the Camus novel 'The Plague' for the stage.' The popularity of AMC's 'Mad Men' and the sleek design style of its time period make it easier to... Top sources for Lee County tourism in March: Minneapolis-St. Paul: 30,978 Greater Boston: 13, 553 Detroit: 13,353 Chicago: 11,617 Columbus, Ohio: ... (more)

The Downtown Diva's favorite new song is Adele's 'Rumor Has It' and lately rumors abound downtown with buzz about plenty of exciting developments in the neighborhood.

How much is a parking space worth to you? One Cape councilman is banking on the need for premium parking and says he has an idea that could boost the city's dwindling revenue.

Given that a majority of the current Lee County Board of Commissioners opposes sending this issue to the ballot, the only avenue left open at his point is to petition the board to allow the voters of Lee County to decide.