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Covering Florida

Power struggles loom as Florida lawmakers return for 2026 session

Investigates

Florida still awaits $608M federal reimbursement for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Cape Coral

Cape Coral reduces speed limit on Old Burnt Store Road to improve safety

Lehigh Acres

14-year-old boy charged with trying to kill four in propane arson attack

Covering Florida

'Lower oil and gas prices': Sen. Rick Scott on capture of Nicolás Maduro

Marco Island

Marco Island sees 4% drop in tourism, but businesses stay hopeful

Naples

Naples hosts 30th New Year's Art Fair with global artists

Charlotte County

Boat crash in Placida sends two to the hospital, FWC says

Downtown Fort Myers

Venezuelans in Southwest Florida celebrate capture of Nicolás Maduro

Sanibel

Protecting the sanctuary: Sanibel leaders consider more wildlife crossing signs

Charlotte County

Multiple agencies respond to large Charlotte County brush fire

Cape Coral

Major projects in Cape Coral are making headway in 2026

Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers Innovation Walk moves forward with master plan development

Naples

Sold-out FC Naples youth camp introduces kids to pro-level coaching

Labelle

Brush fire sparks near homes in Port LaBelle

Immokalee

Fake water inspectors target Immokalee neighbors in door-to-door scam

Collier County

'Island Boys' rapper arrested in Collier County, charged with having Fentanyl

Local News

GOT PLANS? | Kick off 2026 with fireworks, arts and family fun

Cape Coral

Cape Coral cracks down on party house rentals, hiking fees to $350

Sanibel

E-bikes on Sanibel paths? City considers letting class 2 E-bikes join the ride

Downtown Fort Myers

WELCOME! First baby of the New Year arrives in Fort Myers

Lehigh Acres

Suspects sought after robbery attempt at Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven

Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte synagogue evacuated after bomb threat; no device found

Local News

Americans make financial resolutions but lack confidence about follow through

Arcadia

Children's nonprofit in Arcadia burglarized

Fort Myers Metro South

No occupants found in submerged vehicle in San Carlos Park

Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte man dies in Tamiami Trail crash into pond

Immokalee

Four dead in multi-vehicle crash on SR-82 in Immokalee

Fort Myers Beach

Fly Heli responds to wildlife concerns over low-flying helicopter near FMB

Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte man charged with trying to lure child on the internet

Pine Island / Matlacha

Lee County among highest number of manatee deaths in 2025: FWC

Downtown Fort Myers

Coldest New Year's Eve in 25 years has downtown Fort Myers bundling up

North Port/Englewood

RECOGNIZE HIM? Deputies said he's linked to at least one Englewood home burglary

Lehigh Acres

Deputies need help identifying masked suspect in Lehigh Acres vehicle break-ins

Local News

Trump issues veto over Miccosukee land bill amid Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit

Lee County

NEW YEAR'S EVE: What you need to know about fireworks in Southwest Florida

Cape Coral

Cape Coral implements new rental registration requirements starting Jan. 1

Estero

FHP: High-speed chase ends with stolen guns, drugs; father, son arrested

Downtown Fort Myers

Businesses in Southwest Florida prepare for frigid New Year's Eve

Cape Coral

Mom of Cape Coral teen killed starts non-profit to raise gun violence awareness

Cape Coral

'YOU DON'T SEE THIS EVERYDAY': Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal

Fort Myers Beach

‘This is ridiculous’: Fort Myers Beach pushes county about traffic chaos

Downtown Fort Myers

Downtown Fort Myers prepares for New Year's Eve celebration

Covering Florida

Florida's first regulated black bear hunt in years yields 52 harvested bears