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Local News

Jimmy Rodgers has been sentenced to Life in Prison

Jessica Alpern
7:49 AM, Dec 12, 2019

Local News

Fort Myers Police respond to domestic disturbance that involved a stabbing

WFTX Digital Team
10:18 PM, Dec 11, 2019

Weather

FORECAST: Slightly cooler this weekend

Derek Beasley
6:58 PM, Aug 28, 2016

Local News

Update: Man who forgot identity in bike crash is identified in Cape Coral

WFTX Digital Team
5:44 PM, Dec 11, 2019

Local News

Englewood man dies in motorcycle crash on I-75 in Sarasota

WFTX Digital Team
7:24 AM, Dec 12, 2019

Local News

Fox 4 and Scripps Howard Foundation present check to Foster Care Advisory

WFTX Digital Team
7:13 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Planes nosedives onto California highway after smoke in cockpit

    National

    Planes lands on I-5 near San Diego after smoke in cockpit

    KGTV Staff
    11:55 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Marathon impeachment hearing ends with surprise

    National

    Marathon impeachment hearing ends with surprise

    Scripps National
    11:37 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Former NBA Commissioner David Stern underwent surgery after sudden brain hemorrhage

    National

    Ex-NBA Commissioner David Stern underwent brain surgery

    CNN Newsource
    11:29 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Salvation Army kettle stolen from front of Indiana JCPenny store

    National

    Salvation Army kettle stolen from front of store

    Tom Maccabe
    11:27 PM, Dec 12, 2019

    National

    Girl Scout cookie campaigns build confidence

    WPIX Staff
    11:20 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Counterfeit cash hits Tampa yard sale benefiting good cause

    National

    Counterfeit cash hits Tampa yard sale benefiting good cause

    WFTS Staff
    11:06 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Police in Virginia to give drivers turkeys instead of traffic tickets

    National

    Police in Virginia to give drivers turkeys

    WTKR Staff
    10:59 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    four mile cove update

    Local News

    Cape Coral land preservation stalled due to mangrove damage

    Rochelle Alleyne
    10:56 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Customers help human trafficking victim at a California nail salon

    National

    Customers help trafficking victim at a nail salon

    Allison Horn
    10:45 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Las Vegas 'cowboy arrest' going viral

    National

    Las Vegas 'cowboy arrest' going viral

    Joyce Lupiani
    10:23 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Funeral service to be held Friday for unclaimed baby

    National

    Funeral service to be held Friday for unclaimed baby

    WRTV Staff
    9:30 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Mother appalled by child murderer's pardon

    National

    Mother appalled by child murderer's pardon

    WLEX Staff
    9:18 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Florida Amber Alert issued for missing Kissimmee girl

    WFTX Digital Team
    9:16 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Florida Department of Law Enforcement issues Missing Child Alert

    WFTX Digital Team
    9:11 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Couple claims Ohio day care bruised their son by holding him down because he wouldn't nap

    National

    Couple sues Ohio day care over son's injuries

    WEWS Staff
    8:58 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Researchers concerned that are taking fish antibiotics

    National

    Researchers concerned over humans taking fish antibiotics

    Justin Boggs
    8:24 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    White House negotiators reach tentative China trade deal, await Trump signoff

    National

    White House negotiators reach tentative China trade deal

    CNN Newsource
    7:33 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    U.S. veterans row across Atlantic Ocean for mental health awareness

    National

    Four U.S. veterans row across Atlantic Ocean

    Chloe Nordquist
    7:09 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Local News

    Two men arrested for impersonating law enforcement

    Rachel Loyd
    7:05 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Congress clinches sweeping spending deal, putting off shutdown threat

    National

    Congress clinches sweeping spending deal to avoid shutdown

    CNN Newsource
    6:17 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Collier County man arrested for threatening victim with machete

    WFTX Digital Team
    6:15 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Four women behind bars on Larceny charges in Estero

    WFTX Digital Team
    5:33 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    FCC vote supports 3-digit suicide hotline number

    National

    FCC vote supports 3-digit suicide hotline number

    Associated Press
    5:21 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Dune boardwalks to be replaced at Lynn Hall Memorial Park

    WFTX Digital Team
    5:16 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Boris Johnson on course for huge win in UK election, exit polls show

    National

    Exit polls show Conservative Party to win big in UK election

    CNN Newsource
    5:14 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Stretch of I75 renamed after fallen FHP Officer Lieutenant Daniel Hinton

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:59 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    The Sun to begin setting later in the evening

    National

    The Sun to begin setting later in the evening

    Justin Boggs
    4:58 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Woman's unique scholarship looks at potential instead of GPA

    National

    Woman's unique scholarship looks at potential instead of GPA

    Ash-har Quraishi
    4:53 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Hugely popular 'Hamilton' musical coming to SWFL

    Local News

    Artis Naples holds digital lottery for chance at Hamilton tickets

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:50 PM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Fox 4 and parent company present check to Partners for Breast Cancer Care

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:38 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • 'Survivor' removes a contestant for the first time in program history

    National

    'Survivor' removes a contestant for the first time ever

    CNN Newsource
    4:18 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    1,000 marijuana convictions vacated in Cook County ahead of legalization in Illinois

    National

    1K pot convictions vacated ahead of legalization in Illinois

    Scripps National
    4:07 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • How your employer can help you save for emergencies

    Financial Fitness

    How your employer can help you save for emergencies

    Liz Weston, Nerd Wallet
    3:59 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Woman's near-death experience leads to warning for moms-to-be

    National

    Mom warning pregnant women of blood clot risk

    KMGH Staff
    3:23 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Thousands of Americans expected to lose access to food stamps

    National

    Thousands expected to lose access to food stamps

    Elizabeth Ruiz
    3:10 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Vatican uses donations for the less fortunate to tackle its budget deficit, report says

    National

    Report: Vatican uses donations for poor to tackle deficit

    Scripps National
    3:04 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Florida Family Leave Act would give new parents 3 months of paid family leave

    State

    Florida Family Leave Act could give new parents 3 months of paid family leave

    2:45 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Second suspect arrested in connection with October mass shooting at Kansas City bar

    National

    Man arrested in connection with Oct. mass shooting at KC bar

    KSHB Staff
    2:32 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Brian Belony

    Local News

    Naples man arrested after accidental fatal shooting of friend

    WFTX Digital Team
    1:59 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Child shot while in care of Florida man on probation for accidental shooting that killed teenager

    National

    Child shot while in care of man on probation for deadly accidental shooting

    Alex Hider
    1:44 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Woman says stranger hacked Ring camera, spoke to her: 'I can see you in bed'

    National

    Hacker speaks to woman over Ring camera: 'I can see you'

    CNN Newsource
    12:40 PM, Dec 12, 2019
  • 7 firefighters at 1 fire department become fathers within 3 months

    National

    7 firefighters at 1 department become dads within 3 months

    Kyle Hicks
    12:17 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Clinton Portis among 10 former NFL players charged in alleged health benefits scam

    National

    10 former NFL players charged in alleged health benefits scam

    CNN Newsource
    12:01 PM, Dec 12, 2019
    Crews repair gas leak on State Road 82

    Local News

    Gas leak closes Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers

    WFTX Digital Team
    11:42 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Family of teen stabbed by a bully files federal lawsuit against Colorado Springs school district

    National

    Colorado teen stabbed by bully wants school held accountable

    KMGH Staff
    11:35 AM, Dec 12, 2019

    National

    18-year-old college student stabbed to death in NYC park

    WPIX Staff
    11:26 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Las Vegas teacher creates 'giving closet' to help students in need

    National

    Teacher creates 'giving closet' to help students in need

    KTNV Staff
    11:10 AM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Couple charged with neglect in elderly man's death

    WFTX Digital Team
    11:07 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Pipe bomb found in U-Haul van driven by Jersey City shooting suspects, officials say

    National

    Officials: Jersey City shooters could have hit nearby students

    WPIX Staff
    11:01 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Representative looks to make sex without consent a crime in Indiana

    National

    Rep. looks to make sex without consent a crime in Indiana

    WRTV Staff
    11:01 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Christmas gifts for families in need stolen from nonprofit's trailer

    National

    Christmas gifts for families in need stolen from trailer

    WTVF Staff
    10:56 AM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Florida Lottery

    Fort Myers man turns $30 Florida Lottery ticket into $1 million

    WFTX Digital Team
    10:46 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    University of Tenn. shirt designed by 4th grader raises nearly $1 million for STOMP Out Bullying

    National

    University of Tenn. shirt raises $1M for STOMP Out Bullying

    WTVF Staff
    10:38 AM, Dec 12, 2019
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    Local News

    Lehigh Acres man arrested for impersonating law enforcement

    WFTX Digital Team
    10:02 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    YouTube unveils stricter harassment policy, barring racist and homophobic insults

    National

    New YouTube harassment rules ban racist, homophobic insults

    CNN Newsource
    9:52 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Siri saves man's life after he asked her to call 911 when his car slipped into an icy river

    National

    Man saved by yelling 'Siri, call 911'

    CNN Newsource
    9:43 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Michael Vick will still be honored at Pro Bowl despite petition, pushback over dogfighting

    National

    Michael Vick will be honored at Pro Bowl despite pushback

    WFTS Staff
    9:35 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Family of toddler who fell to her death from cruise ship sues Royal Caribbean

    National

    Family sues Royal Caribbean over toddler's cruise ship death

    CNN Newsource
    9:29 AM, Dec 12, 2019

    Holidays

    Deadlines approaching for holiday shipping

    WFTX Digital Team
    9:26 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Taste and See SWFL

    Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week: Angelina's Ristorante

    9:25 AM, Dec 12, 2019

    Protecting Paradise

    FWC: No bear hunt planned in 2020

    WFTX Digital Team
    9:06 AM, Dec 12, 2019
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