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Viewer Says Brochure Model Looks A Lot Like Patrick Nolan

A Fox 4 fan wonders if the man on the cover of a Key West Express brochure is Fox 4 anchor Patrick Nolan. More>>

Patrick Judges Southwest Florida's Got Talent

Patrick was joined by fellow judges Shannon (Ms. Suncoast World) and Amber (president of Naples Young Professionals) Patrick was joined by fellow judges Shannon (Ms. Suncoast World) and Amber (president of Naples Young Professionals)

Fox 4 anchor Patrick was among the judges for the Hispanic Chamber's Southwest Florida's Got Talent competition at Ultra in North Naples. More>>

Patrick emcees Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Gala

Patrick and chamber president Veronica Culberson Patrick and chamber president Veronica Culberson

Patrick emcee'd this year's Hispanic Chamber Gala. More>>

Concussion Concern Video included

New Poll Shows Appalling Lack of Concussion Knowledge New Poll Shows Appalling Lack of Concussion Knowledge

As high school football season gets underway, parents and kids should be very concsious of a major health problem on the field. More>>

Playground Danger Video included

Your chlild's playground can be a very dangerous place. More>>

Three Numbers That Could Save Your Life

You should memorize three things about your body More>>

Campaign Controversy Video included

Sheriff's latest political endorsement raises familiar questions. Mike Scott says he didn't know his picture was being used by a candidate he's endorsed. More>>

Secrets To Good Sunscreens

If you're spending time outside in Southwest Florida, you should be serious about wearing sunscreen.

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Someone In Your Family Has High Cholesterol - Your Kids!

More kids are suffering from high cholesterol. More>>

Forget Mama's Advice. Swim Right After You Eat! Video included

Even if you're mom told you not to swim for at least a half-house after eating, you really can! More>>

Dialysis Danger Video included

Your high blood pressure could leave you dependent on dialysis to live. More>>

Sick Of Cellulite? Try This! Video included

There is a way to fight cellulite and it doesn't involve surgery or crazy creams! More>>

Want To Slim Down? Try A DASH Of This! Video included

To lower high blood pressure through diet, doctors recommend that you eat more fruits, vegetables, as well as more whole grain products and nuts. And guess what? This approach can help you lose weight too! More>>

Your Smile Is Telling You Something! Video included

Your Smile Is Telling You Something! More>>

Inmates Gone Fishin' Video included

Inmates Gone Fishin' More>>

Patrick Helps At School Supply Giveaway Video included

Patrick Nolan, once again, helped emcee the annual Multicultural Centre's School Supply Giveway this year at the Harborside Event Center in the Fort Myers River District. More>>

Preventing Yoga Injuries Video included

How to prevent yoga injuries. More>>

Want To Look Younger? Try This! Video included

How to look younger with yoga. More>>

Free School Supplies, Haircuts & More Video included

Free School Supplies, Haircuts & More More>>

Barbeque Blues? Go Flexitarian! Video included

If you overdid it with the meat during your holiday barbeque, you may thinking of ways of cutting back. But if you think giving up meat is just too tough to do, becoming a flexitarian may be a good first step.   More>>

Lee County

Bo Bice in SWFL to talk Idol and new album Video included

Bo Bice of American Idol fame sits down with Fox 4's Marisa Mendelson to give us the real scoop on the show. More>>

See Your Future Face & A Slimmer You Video included

Patrick showing you two computer programs that give you a glimpse into your future look!  One shows how you'll look if you lose weight. More>>

Fox 4 Reporter nearly attacked by 2-year-old Video included

A Toddler keeps TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson on her toes. More>>

Controversial Lee Co. case with Mets star pitcher closed Video included

The Lee county criminal justice system is under the glare of the national spotlight now that gossip site TMZ.COM is focusing on a local case that was quietly dropped months ago. More>>

Allergy Alert Video included

Food allergies in children are becoming increasingly common and more severe. More>>

Taste This

You've probably heard of the four basic tastes -- sweet, sour, salty, and bitter - but you might not know that there is a fifth taste, called "umami." More>>

Patrick Previews Chat With Karate Kid Star

Fox 4 morning viewers got a glimpse of Patrick's recent interview with Karate Kid star Charlie Chan. More>>

Patrick's Interview With Jackie Chan Pt. 2

Patrick's Interview With Jackie Chan Pt. 2 More>>

Want Respectful Kids? "Karate Kid" Star Has Some Advice! Video included

Want Respectful Kids? "Karate Kid" Star Has Some Advice! More>>

Thumbs Up For New Pain Relieving Treatment

Treatment for knees may relieve thumb pain too! More>>

Chicks Rock! Video included

How To Grow Your Own Eggs. More>>

Oh Baby! Checking Fetal Health Earlier Video included

Oh Baby! Checking Fetal Health Earlier More>>

Naples

Popular RumbaTime watch company partner a Naples resident

Rumba-Time watches have been the new fashion trend lately.  The thin, silicone, waterproof watches you can find almost anywhere. Did you know that one of the owners lives right here in Southwest Florida? More>>

Protect Your Pet! Video included

Protect Your Pet! More>>

Fighting Fat? Try This! Video included

Obesity is a major risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes. In fact, the combo is so common, it now has a name - diabesity. But you can lose weight and save your life. More>>

Want A Healthy Heart? Let's Salsa! Video included

Want A Healthy Heart? Let's Salsa! More>>

Celebrity Detox Without The Celebrity! Video included

Celebrity Detox Without The Celebrity! More>>

Want A Better Body? Try These 3 Things! Video included

Want A Better Body? Try These 3 things! More>>

New Explosive Images Of Oil Disaster Video included

New Explosive Images Of Oil Disaster More>>

New Study Could Clarify When You Should Get Mammogram Video included

New study is trying to assess a woman's breast cancer risk using her DNA, then plan her screening accordingly. More>>

Cat People Vs. Dog People

New study shows differences between cat and dog people. More>>

Coupons! How to Save Now! Video included

Everyone wants to save a buck and you see coupons everywhere, but do they really add up to savings? And do you have to clip everything out of the Sunday paper? Fox 4's Amy Sedlacek cuts through the clutter to show you how to save. More>>

Patrick Gets American Idol Ribbing From Dentist

Patrick is still feeling the heat from his American Idol prediction last week - this time from a popular local dentist! Viewers were incensed when - during a live news update - Patrick predicted contestant More>>

The Best & Worst Foods For Sex Video included

You've probably heard the legends about oysters being an aphrodisiac. But can oysters and certain other foods really enhance your sexual mood -- even your experience?  Patrick Nolan been looking into that question in a special 4 In Your Corner Medical Report. More>>

Jobless to Topless Video included

If you think swinging around a pole is the only set of skills some strippers have... think again. More>>

New Plasma Technology Could Soon May You Healthier

New Plasma Technology Could Soon May You Healthier More>>

K2: The legal drug that mimics marijuana Video included

It looks like marijuana....and it feels like marijuana - just five times stronger.  The incense is soaked in a man-made version of T-H-C...the ingredient in marijuana that gets you high. More>>

The Doctor Will See You Now...On Facebook! Video included

The Doctor Will See You Now...On Facebook! More>>

Southwest Florida

Swimming safety: the warning for SWFL Video included

Water Safety advocates are warning you to be extra careful around the water in the wake of two tragic incidents this week in Southwest Florida. More>>

Born To Run Barefoot Video included

New research from Harvard scientists suggests that the bare human foot is better able to withstand the impact of running than a fancy cushioned sneaker. More>>

Lee County

Ghost Divers in SW Florida Video included

A team of paranormal divers wants to find out if the men who died in a Cape Coral canal are still here…perhaps in spirit. More>>

Governor Crist Drops Out Of GOP Primary Video included

Governor Charlie Crist is now running for Senate as an independent candidate. He made the announcement at a rally in hometown in the Tampa Bay area. Polls show Crist was on track to lose the August More>>

Viewers Blast Patrick's "Circus" Patterns

Some viewers did not approve of Patrick's wardrobe selection Wednesday night and they let him know it. More>>

Relay For Life Participants Invite You To Join Them! Video included

Your fellow Southwest Floridians are coming together to fight cancer and they want you to join them! More>>

New Thyroid Surgery Saves Swimmer's Life Video included

Thyroid cancer strikes a very high percentage of young women. And removing the cancer can mean surgery and a noticeable scar on the neck. But now a new robot is giving patients another option. More>>

Patrick Wishes Southwest Florida Woman A Happy 104th Birthday!

Jennie Truncale is celebrating a big birthday this month. She turned 104! More>>

Southwest Florida Gets Ready To Celebrate Sugar Festival Video included

Southwest Florida Gets Ready To Celebrate Sugar Festival More>>

New Surgery Promises To Restore Figure Video included

New Surgery Promises To Restore Figure. More>>

Fashion Passion: Viewers Pour On Criticism Of Patrick's Clothing Choices Video included

Viewers continue to voice strong opinions about what they saw on the news last week. They're fired about the suit and tie combo Patrick wore Wednesday night. The latest feedback is coming in the form of More>>

Viewers Vexed About Patrick's Patterns Video included

Some Fox 4 viewers are voicing strong opinions about what they saw on the news Wednesday night. They were concerned - not about the content of our stories that night - but rather what Patrick was wearing. More>>

Unique Playground Breaks Ground in Cape

A new playground built in memory of a Cape toddler killed by the family dog is now well on the way to becoming a reality. Why the Liam J Perk playground is more that just a tribute, but a lesson this family is hoping will prevent more accidents. Fox 4's Amy Sedlacek reports. More>>

4 In Your Corner Consumer Alert

Chat Roulette: Cyber playground or predator's paradise? Video included

If you know someone who's logged onto the new, popular website Chat-Roulette, you've heard about some raunchy things. The website puts you in touch with people from all over the world through a webcam. It's free and easy to access; but, some worry it's a predator's paradise. More>>

You Decide 2010

Local artist sends a message to Donny Deutsch for Marco Rubio racial slur Video included

On Monday night, MSNBC contributor Donny Deutsch made a racial slur aimed at crist's opponent for senate Marco Rubio.  That comment has inspired one local artist and Rubio supporter to take action. More>>

Lee County

Fort Myers classic car show helps raise money to feed the hungry Video included

In Fort Myers -- the Harry Chapin Food Bank gets some "high speed help" to feed the less fortunate. More>>

Tiger Woods to end months of silence on Friday

Tiger Woods will speak publicly Friday for the first time since his bizarre, Thanksgiving night car accident, beginning what his agent called "the process of making amends" for the sex scandal that sent him into hiding for... More>>

Valentine's Wedding at Emeritus Home in Fort Myers

No better day than Valentine's Day to get married. Ed and Carolyn met at the Emeritus Home in Fort Myers...where they say sparks flew immediately…and Ed didn't waste any time. More>>

Naples girl headed to American Idol Video included

MARK DANNI - DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS: "Yeah so this is just our wall of fame over the years." Walk down the halls of The Community School Of Naples...and one face quickly stands out. MARK DANNI: "The More>>

Tebow Super Bowl ad controversy Video included

A conservative christian group called Focus On The Family is footing the bill for an ad featuring former Gator football star Tim Tebow and his mom that will air during the Super Bowl. More>>

Cubs coming to Collier County? Video included

An announcement is expected this week on whether the Chicago Cubs will stay in Arizona for spring training or come to Naples. More>>

"Pants on the Ground" song a hit!

"Pants on the Ground" song a hit! More>>

Simon Cowell to leave 'Idol' next year Video included

Simon Cowell's brother says the next season of "American Idol" will be the judge's last. More>>

Pet adoption numbers up from last year Video included

Good news when it comes to our furry friends in Lee County. More>>

Skunk Punked! Video included

This morning on Fox 4 Rising, Amy got punked by a skunk! More>>

Christmas light show at Cape Coral home helps kids in need Video included

One homeowner in Cape Coral has his own light show going on. Neil Monkman spends almost all year getting his house lit up for christmas.. Every night at six o-clock, he puts on a show that's synched up More>>

SW Florida sings the "12 Days of Christmas" Video included

"The 12 days of Christmas": come on, you know the words to that Xmas favorite…or do you? More>>

Why are you paying to remove a suspect's Neo-Nazi tattoos? Video included

A Florida man accused of murder getting a makeover for his trial in Tampa.  Guess who's footing the bill from the make up artist?  You. More>>

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach washing away Video included

Some say the beach is eroding and posing a safety hazard for people who live there. More>>

Patrick talks Matt Damon about his new film "Invictus" Video included

Matt Damon has been bulking up for his latest role - the captain of South Africa's 1995 World Cup winning rugby team. Patrick talked with Damon and the rugby star he plays, Francois Pienaar. More>>

Sandsculpting magic on Fort Myers Beach

They're fascinating to watch. But, for the first time in 23 years, you'll have to pay to see champion sand sculptors work their magic on Fort Myers Beach. More>>

Fighting Fort Myers crime..one text at a time

The newest crime fighting tool for the Fort Myers Police Department...right in your pocket.  Find out how you can remain anonymous...and win a reward. More>>

Rare coffee made from animal poo a big hit in Fort Myers

Another kind of coffee was flying off the shelves in Fort Myers. But there's nothing instant about it. It's expensive, exotic, and full of poo. You heard my right: cat poo! But Southwest Floridians More>>

Game over: Fla. cops caught playing Wii on the job

It's game over for some police officers who played video games while they raided a convicted drug dealer's home in central Florida. More>>

SW Florida musician's song "Not Done Yet" a hit with Gator Nation

One local musician has written a song to showcase Tim Tebow and the rest of the Florida Gator's accomplishments. More>>

Florida father shaves daughter's hair

A Florida man is behind bars for the way he punished his daughter. More>>

Championship game fever for Ft. Myers Gator and his family

One Southwest Florida native is thinking:  it's pretty great to be a Florida Gator right now. Dunbar graduate Markihe Anderson is a starting cornerback for the University of Florida. More>>

South Fort Myers

Extra: Fire truck sirens you can hear and feel

The South Trail Fire District installed new "Howler sirens" in two of its fire rescue trucks. Not only do they sound off, they send out a vibration. More>>

Clewiston

Extra: Ghost hunt at Clewiston Inn

Workers at the historic hotel say it's haunted. So the Florida Paranormal Research Team investigated. More>>

Extra! - Last Chance For LeeWay Toll Survey

The one-way tolling trial at Cape Coral's toll bridges has reached it's halfway point, and Leeway is conducting an on-line survey to see what you think about the system so far. More>>

Lee County

Extra! - Local Man's Eagle Ray Run In

The 250 pound ray jumped out of the water and hit him in the chest. More>>

Extra! - DNA Matchmaking

A new Boston-based matchmaking service promises to find your perfect DNA match. More>>

Extra! - Women and Money

Couples, especially women, need to be careful dividing the duties. More>>

Extra! - Play Closed because of Title

An Ohio high school is being forced to cancel its school play. More>>

Extra! - Cop Delivers Baby

One Bonita springs mom got a special delivery. Call it an early Christmas present, Monday night, at about 10:30, her son Ivan entered into the world. More>>

Extra! - R Rated Movies in Fl Schools

Some parents feel the movies in question are too violent, while others say it shows the reality of America's history. More>>

Fort Myers

Sharks On Drugs

Scientists with Mote Marine Lab are now looking for signs of pharmaceudical drugs in baby bull sharks in the Calaloosahatchee River. More>>

Miracle Wrinkle Cream

Move over Botox ... There's a new anti-aging product on the market. People in Britain are lining up at dawn to get this beauty product. It's a treatment that you put on under your moisturizer. It's More>>

(Lee County)

Ultimate Cage Fighting

If you've never seen a cage fight before, get ready to see a little bit of everything. Fighters use a variety of disciplines including boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu all in the same fight! More>>

(Fort Myers)

Buzz or Buzz Kill?

They have names like Redbull, Rockstar, Sobe, and Cocaine.  Chances are you've tried one of these energy drinks to give you an extra boost when you're dragging. But, that's not the only thing they're being used for. More>>

(Collier County)

Down and Dirty

Fox 4's Justine Waldman finds out who's trashing Naples in this 4 In Your Corner Investigation. More>>

(Lee County)

Real Florida: Pirates on our Homefront

Ahoy pirate fans! FOX4's Patrick Nolan seperates the myths from the rumors about real life pirates. More>>

(LaBelle)

Energy Independence

Fox 4's Rosemary Connors finds out why Hendry County could be home to the US's next biorefinery. More>>

(Cape Coral)

Trash The Cape

FOX 4's Donald Robinson went back onto the streets of Cape Coral to find more trash. More>>

Boca Grande

The Search For Ol' Hitler

For years, anglers throughout Southwest Florida have talked about the legend of Ol' Hitler - a huge hammerhead that always seems elude capture. More>>

Popping the cork at Naples Winter Wine Festival

Hundreds of people expected to attend the world's largest wine auction going on in collier county this weekend. More>>

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