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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'

Sanibel

TAKING ROOT: Sanibel launches plan to restore vegetation lost to hurricanes

Naples

UPDATE: FBI now leading investigation into missing Fort Myers boaters

Fort Myers Beach

Pink Shell donates 500 teddy bears to children's hospital for holidays.

DeSoto County

DeSoto County deputies is at the scene of a death investigation

Lee County

Toys for Tots helps 32,000 Lee County families celebrate Christmas

Arcadia

FHP: Lehigh Acres man putting chains on trailer hit, killed by driver in Arcadia

Port Charlotte

Charlotte County deputies investigate shooting in Port Charlotte

Sarasota County

Feds: Sarasota man planned extremist violence, faces gun and sex abuse charges

Port Charlotte

Woman charged in Port Charlotte stabbing that left man critically hurt

Bonita Springs

'Horrific scene': Bonita Springs man killed when car hit him, while walking dog

Lee County

Lee County Sheriff's Office arrests sex offender connected to teen paddleboarder

Fort Myers Metro South

Driver arrested for going 133 mph on I-75

Bonita Springs

Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in Bonita Springs crash

Cape Coral

House passes bill to streamline wildlife plan approvals

Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers woman gets surprise home makeover after Hurricane Milton

Naples

NEW KIT REVEAL: FC Naples pays tribute to Naples Pier with new jerseys

Arcadia

'I was shocked': Governor DeSantis awards money for new Arcadia sewage plant

Fort Myers Metro South

Authorities find boat of missing Southwest Florida boaters with no one onboard

Sanibel

No more butts on the beach? Sanibel to discuss smoking ban at city beaches

Clewiston

Hendry County conducts emergency response drill at Clewiston High School

Local News

'Clearly not true': Lee County Commissioner pushes back against RSW audit

4 Things To Do

4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Extended Event Weekend December 19 – 24

Cape Coral

'Trust your gut': How a Cape Coral realtor says you can avoid rental scams

Cape Coral

Cape Coral Police: These men stole cash and a debit card, then went shopping

Arcadia

'Not above the law:' Former DeSoto County Deputy charged with beating inmates

Fort Myers Beach

Town confirms Fly Heli behind low-flying helicopter tied to wildlife concerns

Lee County

Fort Myers man charged after hitting semi-truck driver with baseball bat

Lehigh Acres

Horse remains found in quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood leaves neighbors shocked

Cape Coral

New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI

Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda water bill advances despite requests to withdraw

Fort Myers Metro South

City of Palms Classic brings basketball excellence to Fort Myers

Local News

New audit raises concerns about transparency at RSW

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach cancels NYE fireworks due to 'fiscal responsibility push'

Lee County

UPDATE: Lee County deputies say the 10-year-old boy has been found

Charlotte County

Deputies respond to potential threat at FSW in Punta Gorda

North Port/Englewood

New body camera video shows North Port Police tase and arrest wrong suspect

Arcadia

DeSoto Co. corrections sergeant charged with assaulting two inmates

Fort Myers Beach

Low-flying helicopter near FMB’s Bowditch Point raises wildlife concerns

Cape Coral

Multi-agency investigation hits Cape Coral neighborhood on Wednesday morning

Lee County

Lee County sees increase in mosquito-borne diseases

Covering Florida

Backlash grows over Florida bear hunt as kill numbers remain unreleased

Arcadia

DeSoto Co. commissioners approve compost facility after threat of legal action