Els was a scratch golfer by age 14 and his first big victory was that same year when he beat Phil Mickelson in the 1984 Junior World Golf Championship.

FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres discusses a variety of topics with Mike Haridopolos, the Republican representing Florida's 8th ...

After 32 years, theater director Bill Taylor has left Fort Myers’ Alliance for the Arts. And he’s taking Theatre Conspiracy with him.

The Shell Factory closed months ago. But animal lovers can still visit some of the attraction’s most popular animals in ...

Council approved an alternate master plan replacing a proposed children's splash pad with pads for food truck parking.

Robert "Bob" Conidaris, the builder and founder of the iconic Lani Kai Island Resort at Fort Myers Beach, died Wednesday night at the age of 93.

Fort Myers town manager says a letter-writer tracked down his wife and sent an email, making him feel threatened.

Harry Chapin Food Bank has plans for a new headquarters; with Fort Myers on board to build fire station at MLK/Ortiz - if it can get permitted.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

Fort Myers, Cape Coral weather is expected to be frigid through Saturday morning. Here's a look at the temperatures and weather forecast.

A Cape Coral man faces charges after authorities say he shot a person in the abdomen at a gas station in the heat of an ...

With contagious curiosity and passionate drive, 34-year-old Codty Pierce was a waterkeeper's waterkeeper who'll leave a legacy of deep caring.