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Local News

Jimmy Rodgers to be sentenced Thursday for murder of Teresa Sievers

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: Scattered rain this afternoon

Eric Stone
6:58 PM, Aug 28, 2016

Local News

Cape Coral Police need help identifying a man who does not know himself

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
  • 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
    Trump attacks Greta Thunberg in tweet after she was named Time's 'Person of the Year'

    National

    Trump tweets attack on Greta Thunberg

    Scripps National
    9:00 AM, Dec 12, 2019

    Local News

    Fort Myers Chief Administrative Attorney fired

    WFTX Digital Team
    8:41 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Local News

    Fort Myers Police to discuss crime rate reductions Thursday

    WFTX Digital Team
    8:32 AM, Dec 12, 2019

    Local News

    Man with gunshot wound treated at NCH Baker in Naples

    WFTX Digital Team
    8:10 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Catsmo smoked salmon recalled due to possible listeria contamination

    National

    Smoked salmon recalled over possible listeria contamination

    WTKR Staff
    8:08 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Local News

    Jimmy Rodgers to be sentenced Thursday for murder of Teresa Sievers

    Jessica Alpern
    7:49 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Man dies after line drive to head during softball game

    Local News

    Crash near Immokalee kills one person, injures several children

    WFTX Digital Team
    7:40 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Boston Marathon bomber's appeal to overturn death sentence begins Thursday

    National

    Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence appeal opens Thursday

    CNN Newsource
    7:25 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Local News

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

    WFTX Digital Team
    7:24 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    McConnell will move to acquit Trump if impeached, not simply dismiss charges

    National

    McConnell wants to acquit Trump if impeached, not just dismiss charges

    CNN Newsource
    7:14 AM, Dec 12, 2019

    Local News

    Fort Myers man facing battery and cruelty charges

    WFTX Digital Team
    6:50 AM, Dec 12, 2019
  • Showdown expected at Thursday's impeachment hearing

    National

    Impeachment: House Committee expected to finalize articles

    CNN Newsource
    12:09 AM, Dec 12, 2019
    Runner apologizes for groping reporter on live TV; reporter seeks charges

    National

    Runner apologizes for groping reporter on live TV

    Justin Boggs
    11:38 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Blue Alert issued for man accused of killing Texas police sergeant

    National

    Alert issued for man accused of killing police sergeant

    Sydney Isenberg
    11:20 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Man held pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint, made her to take pills to force miscarriage, police say

    National

    PD: Man forced girlfriend to take pills to force miscarriage

    KERO Staff
    11:10 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Renowned chef Michael Symon shows passion for his hometown roots in Ohio

    National

    Michael Symon praises his Ohio roots

    WEWS Staff
    10:58 PM, Dec 11, 2019

    National

    Veterinarian collecting food for rescued Montana huskies

    KTVQ Staff
    10:45 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Local News

    Lee County ranked 3rd in cities across the country with high job outlook

    Leslie DelasBour
    10:29 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    School district makes sure every student has a 'Full Belly'

    National

    School district makes sure every student has a 'Full Belly'

    WEWS Staff
    10:26 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Local News

    Fort Myers Police respond to domestic disturbance that involved a stabbing

    WFTX Digital Team
    10:18 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $1 on Thursday

    National

    Get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $1 on Thursday

    Joyce Lupiani
    10:16 PM, Dec 11, 2019

    Local News

    More rooftop burglaries in Lee County

    Jillian Hartmann
    9:54 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Man continues tradition of donating toys to children after growing up poor

    National

    Man who grew up poor gives $12,000 in toys to needy kids

    Justin Boggs
    9:40 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Texas bishop donates stem cells saving a mother's life

    National

    Texas bishop donates stem cells saving a mother's life

    Brenda Matute
    8:55 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Juvenile Justice Center supervisor charged in escape of four teens

    National

    Detention center supervisor charged in escape of 4 teens

    WTVF Staff
    8:27 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • House approves Space Force, paid leave for federal employees

    National

    House approves paid leave for federal employees, Space Force

    CNN Newsource
    7:54 PM, Dec 11, 2019

    Local News

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

    WFTX Digital Team
    7:13 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    University of Phoenix agrees to eliminate $141 million in student debt

    National

    U. of Phoenix to eliminate $141 million in student debt

    Justin Boggs
    7:09 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Local News

    Retired Lieutenant knew detective killed in mass shooting

    Rachel Loyd
    6:48 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Carolers call for Florida fracking ban outside Gov. Ron DeSantis' office

    State

    Carolers say DeSantis hasn't delivered fracking ban promised

    Forrest Saunders
    6:34 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    More people in the US are dying at home than at the hospital

    National

    More people in the US are dying at home than at the hospital

    CNN Newsource
    6:22 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • The holidays can be hard. But a 'warmline' can provide mental health support before it becomes a crisis

    National

    Need mental health help around the holidays? Try a 'warmline'

    Scripps National
    5:45 PM, Dec 11, 2019
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    Local News

    Cape Coral Police need help identifying a man who does not know himself

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

    Local News

    Cape Coral Police say stolen trailer found and thief caught

    Rochelle Alleyne
    5:35 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Trump administration to interpret Judaism as a nationality

    National

    Trump administration to interpret Judaism as a nationality

    CNN Newsource
    5:30 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Auto workers OK labor deal at Fiat Chrysler; employees to get large signing bonus before Christmas

    National

    Auto workers OK labor deal at Fiat Chrysler

    CNN Newsource
    5:21 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    'Grinch' wearing Looney Tunes jacket stole presents from underneath Christmas tree, Virginia police say

    National

    'Grinch' stole presents from underneath Christmas tree

    WTVR Staff
    5:09 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • Netting at baseball stadiums to protect more fans

    National

    Netting at baseball stadiums to protect more fans

    Justin Boggs
    5:03 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Elementary school custodian loses foot because of spider bite

    National

    Elementary school custodian loses foot to spider bite

    KGTV Staff
    5:02 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Utah woman suffers severe allergic reaction from hair dye product

    National

    Woman suffers severe allergic reaction from hair dye

    KSTU Staff
    4:43 PM, Dec 11, 2019
  • City of Cincinnati retirees demand $123,000 in legal bills to fight health care cuts and loss of Viagra

    National

    Will city pay $123,000 in retirees' fight to save Viagra?

    WCPO Staff
    4:27 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Feds announce fraud, corruption charges at Veterans Affairs hospitals in West Palm Beach, Miami

    Feds announce charges at West Palm Beach, Miami VA hospitals

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:23 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Female entrepreneurs face different challenges to achieve success

    National

    Female entrepreneurs face different challenges

    Annie Taylor
    4:22 PM, Dec 11, 2019
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    Taste and See SWFL

    Ticket pre-sale dates announced for WrestleMania 36 in Tampa

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:20 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Holiday money-saving strategies that can backfire

    Financial Fitness

    Holiday money-saving strategies that can backfire

    Bev O’Shea, Nerd Wallet
    4:15 PM, Dec 11, 2019
    Privately owned and operated license plate readers create privacy concerns

    National

    Increased use of license plate readers spurs privacy worries

    Kai Beech
    4:04 PM, Dec 11, 2019
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    Local News

    Santa arrives to surprise children in an Florida Highway Patrol vehicle

    WFTX Digital Team
    3:59 PM, Dec 11, 2019
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    Local News

    Florida ranks bottom of the list for most charitable states

    WFTX Digital Team
    3:29 PM, Dec 11, 2019
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