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Fort Myers Beach

State approves demolition of FMB Elementary, district weighs other options

Hendry County

Labelle's Infinity Steakhouse owner arrested on sex battery, kidnapping charges

Cape Coral

Christmas is the deadliest day of the year for heart patients, doctors say

Charlotte County

Small electrical fire burns at Babcock Ranch gym

Lee County

One dies after car crashes into water in Fort Myers

Lee County

Foreign fighter who killed Estero couple during fake gun sale sentenced to life

Lee County

Fort Myers man sentenced to 25 years for rape and kidnapping of teen

Local News

U.S. shoppers set to top $1 trillion in holiday spending for first time

Naples

Naples Pier debris will go to two staging areas during demolition

Fort Myers Beach

FMB town leaders warn neighbors after string of scam cases

Cape Coral

Jewish community mourns Australia victims, increases security locally

Port Charlotte

A year after his death, Sgt. Elio Diaz is remembered in Charlotte County

Cape Coral

Federal hemp product ban set for 2026 sparks concern for Cape business owner

Local News

Antisemitism reaches record levels in the US

Charlotte County

Former Charlotte County deputy facing federal child sex crime charges

Punta Gorda

Southwest Florida Jewish communities increase security for Chanukah celebrations

Downtown Fort Myers

Six injured in three-vehicle crash on Daniels Parkway near I-75

Hendry County

Hendry County celebrates the opening of its first-ever amphitheater

Charlotte County

Child falls from moving vehicle on Veterans in Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte

North Port man killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 41

Fort Myers Metro South

Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter distributes gift cards to families in need

Fort Myers Beach

Hurricane Ian survivors head to Washington to fight for FEMA

Fort Myers Metro South

Colonial Boulevard reopens after deadly crash in Fort Myers kills 1

Labelle

Scotty's Bierwerks lives on with the help of LaBelle Brewing Company

Cape Coral

Cape Coral disputes building division allegations ahead of state audit

Lee County

Desantis appoints Patricia Petrosky to Lee County Board of County Commissioners

Sunshine Crimes

2012 Naples murder solved as deputies arrest suspect in Citrus County

Naples

Super fog from burn causes fatal Alligator Alley crash

Downtown Fort Myers

SB Metro Pkwy closed after crash involving two emergency vehicles in Fort Myers

4 Things To Do

4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend December 12 – 14

Naples

Naples gets $11.4M federal grant to rebuild historic pier damaged by Ian

Naples

UPDATE: Victim identified in shooting at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Local News

GOT PLANS? | A boat parade, cosplay festival and German market

Naples

One person killed in chain reaction crash on Alligator Alley

Sarasota County

Energy drink cans cause sewer spill in Nokomis

DeSoto County

17-year-old wanted on firearm charges arrested in DeSoto County

Punta Gorda

SHIFTING SERVICE: Punta Gorda pushes back on water moving to Charlotte County

Cape Coral

CRIME STOPPERS: Group stole wallets from elderly shoppers at SWFL stores

North Port/Englewood

UPDATE: One teen arrested after shooting in North Port, 11 teens involved

Covering Florida

Florida’s 2026 session set for major affordability showdown

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach's new fire station nearly finished and built for resilience

North Naples

Naples hurricane debris cleanup resumes after neighbors raise concerns

Cape Coral

Cape Coral woman lost nearly $20,000 in phone scam involving Bitcoin machine

Charlotte County

Charlotte Co. issues rabies alert after unvaccinated dog finds infected bat