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Covering Florida

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

Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Senior High achieves highest grad rate increase in county

Cape Coral

Police: Cape Coral 5-year-old unknowingly took gun to school; father arrested

Lee County

Man in Fort Myers police custody dies after apparent self injury, police say

Local News

Florida business owners among most optimistic for hiring in 2026

Covering Florida

Lawmakers brace for April redistricting showdown after DeSantis proclamation

Marco Island

Florida bill would restrict cities, counties from setting their own straw rules

Arcadia

"GRATEFUL IT'S NOT WORSE": Family on airboat crash that injured 7 near Arcadia

Labelle

Saving more animals: LaBelle Animal Control closer to getting new facility

North Naples

Kindergartners meet high school seniors in heartwarming "Pats to PATS" event

Immokalee

College student from Immokalee proves hometown doesn't define future success

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