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Covering Florida

Big ideas, few specifics: Where Florida’s property tax push stands after 1 week

Glades County

Caught in the middle: Glades County School district may move 6th graders

Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers city workers push for pay raises amid regional wage gap

Charlotte County

Report: Port Charlotte man thought landlord died before shooting

North Port/Englewood

Big changes coming to North Port I-75 interchanges

Covering Florida

DeSantis touts Florida immigration arrests as Democrats warn of unchecked power

Covering Florida

DeSantis signals Florida could pursue state charges against Nicolás Maduro

DeSoto County

Coast Guard investigating airboat crash south of Arcadia

Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda hires lobbyist to oppose proposed water utility bill

Fort Myers Metro South

Fort Myers laid out response to fecal bacteria concerns at Manuel’s Branch

Glades County

First day in a new school: Moore Haven Elementary School opens for first time

Naples

Wildlife experts anticipate more pelican injuries after Naples pier is rebuilt

Immokalee

Immokalee community mourns woman killed in New Year's Day crash on State Road 82

Fort Myers Metro South

Fire damaged businesses on Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers

Lehigh Acres

Teen charged with 7-Eleven robbery attempt in Lehigh Acres

Local News

$500K Cape Coral jewelry heist leaves manager tied up; ends in Hialeah

Naples

Naples New Year’s Day traffic stop turns up large drug stash

Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers secures $12.75 million to start STARS Complex expansion project

Fort Myers Metro South

State animal cruelty offender database is live, local shelter says it needs work

Punta Gorda

Fishermen’s Village is back on the market with new call for offers process

Port Charlotte

Tensions rise as Charlotte and Lee County debate Boca Grande parking rules

Fort Myers Metro South

Venezuelan food truck owner says she may get to go home after Maduro's capture

Glades County

'VERY DANGEROUS INTERSECTION': People in Moore Haven push for safety measures

Lehigh Acres

Investigators seek 'person of interest' in Veterans Park shooting

Naples

Naples Pier rebuild officially begins more than three years after Hurricane Ian

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