Getaways to the authentic Florida
Forecasters continue to ease their predictions for the 2026 hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin as an El Niño develops in the Pacific Ocean, heating up the Pacific but having a calming affect over the Atlantic, according to hurricane researchers at Colorado State University.
Sanibel has bounced back from a series of hurricanes in 2022-24. The latest reopening: the beachfront bar and restaurant, the Mucky Duck on Captiva.
Story includes today’s tropical outlook and long-range forecast, hurricane preparation checklists and tips.
Fort Myers Beach was a charming Old Florida town, but Hurricane Ian blasted it. More than a year later, much damage remains and you see it everywhere. But a big Margaritaville resort is opening in December, which can help turn things around.