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Covering Florida

Power struggles loom as Florida lawmakers return for 2026 session

Buckingham

Buckingham potholes create a safety hazard for drivers

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

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