Storm blew up on Marco Island near the JW Marriott Island Beach Resort then lightning struck a chickee hut with beachgoers ...

Did you know? Energy from a lightning channel heats the air briefly to around 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, much hotter than the ...

This photo gallery showcases lightning strikes across Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Marco Island. National Lightning Safety Awareness Week aims to reduce ...

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort got perfect 5-out-5 ratings scores for Family-Friendly Facilities, Safety and Security and Dining Options." Advertisement WHERE IS IT: 400 S Collier Blvd.

Another alternative is the Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites (100 Palm St., 239-394-3131, oldemarcoinnandsuites.com), located off the beach but still close to the water in the "Olde Marco" area.

The Marco Island Civil Air Patrol got their WALDO camera system in December, and WINK News reporter Amy Galo got to see how it all works.