Sanibel residents can now return to their homes on the island, Mayor Richard Johnson announced in a press conference shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday. But there are some things residents should know ...

The Turner Beach parking lot re-opened on April 25, which means all seven city operated beach parks now have parking.

Beaches opened along the Sanibel Causeway on Thursday for the first time since Hurricane Ian devastated the region.

People are surviving again, it's was a struggle, Ian was a struggle” People tell Fox 4 about how visitors are coming back ...

Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island also had flooding ... be noted that the area of the Florida west coast most affected by Milton had also been affected by Hurricane Helene two weeks before ...

More good news from Sanibel Island about hurricane recovery ... by the city to open after hurricanes Helene (September) and Milton (October) hit SWFL within 13 days of each other.