Chad Gillis
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Cooler, average temperatures coming to SWFL, winter conditions likely over
Hot, muggy conditions have dominated weather here the past few weeks. Overall, this winter has been mild, with only a handful of strong fronts. → Read More
Warm Gulf waters could mean stronger storms, early animal moves, algae blooms
Warm water in the Gulf could lay the ground for an early tropical storm, with hurricane season still three months away. → Read More
Kimberly's Reef coming together as FGCU creates underwater field laboratory
Contract divers drop several large culverts about 8 miles off Bonita Beach to build a reef that will help FGCU study water quality. → Read More
Great Outdoors series: Six unforgettable places in SWFL for a kayak or canoe journey
In the latest installment of our Great Outdoors series, our expert explores the best places to paddle in SWFL. → Read More
Groups planning to fight any proposal for another black bear hunt in Florida
Group says they're concerned that hunting isn't the answer to controlling the bear population, and that the public doesn't want people shooting bears. → Read More
High red tide counts show in up Collier waters, still strong in Lee, Charlotte
Red tide levels have been strong in Lee County for weeks; now Collier is under a health advisory too → Read More
FWC chair: Florida black bear hunt 'on the table' with presentation in the near future
Several hunters tell FWC they want the state to hold a black bear hunt, as it did in 2015. Presentation to come back to agency soon on the proposal → Read More
FWC chair: Florida black bear hunt 'on the table' with presentation in the near future
Several hunters tell FWC they want the state to hold a black bear hunt, as it did in 2015. Presentation to come back to agency soon on the proposal → Read More
DOH releases another red tide alert for toxic algae bloom along Lee County coast
Reports from local scientists show red tide counts off Sanibel being as high as 20 million cells per liter, and fish kills can start when levels are between 10,000 and 100,000 cells per liter. → Read More
Waterkeeper: fecal coliform counts high in many protected rivers, creeks in Lee
Fecal coliform counts high in many protected rivers, including creeks in Lee County → Read More
Waterkeeper: fecal coliform counts high in many protected rivers, creeks in Lee
Fecal coliform counts high in many protected rivers, including creeks in Lee County → Read More
Red tide again staining Lee County waters, state health department issues advisory
Red tide is back: Water samples showed "alert" levels at Blind Pass and Gasparilla Island State Park, according to DOH. → Read More
Red tide again staining Lee County waters, state health department issues advisory
Red tide is back: Water samples showed "alert" levels at Blind Pass and Gasparilla Island State Park, according to DOH. → Read More
Feds planning a reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee, looking at other options
Jennifer Reynolds, with the South Florida Water Management District, said Friday that the federal agency is focused on all aspects of water storage – from storing water on farmlands to building aquif… → Read More
Feds planning a reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee, looking at other options
Jennifer Reynolds, with the South Florida Water Management District, said Friday that the federal agency is focused on all aspects of water storage – from storing water on farmlands to building aquif… → Read More
Everglades National Park named best birding park in country. Here are 5 birds you can see there.
5 exciting birds you can see at top-rated Everglades National Park → Read More
State gives $5 million grant to Lee County for local beaches impacted heavily by Ian
Lee County receives $5 million for local beaches damaged by Hurricane Ian → Read More
Cold spell over, highs in the 80s again for the next week in Southwest Florida
NWS is calling for a high of 80 degrees Thursday. That's a few degrees above average conditions for the Fort Myers-Naples area in a typical December. → Read More
Water quality experts talk swimming, exposure to bacteria during Q and A session
Ian made landfall on Sept. 28, crushing the Fort Myers area with powerful winds and raging storm surge. Water has been polluted with debris and sewage run-off. → Read More
Red tide update: Five things to know about toxic Karenia brevis
Most recent Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports show only background red tide concentrations in Lee and Collier waters → Read More