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Covering Florida

Florida farm bill sparks free speech fight, lawmakers strip provision

Covering Florida

Judge hearing arguments over Florida's new citizen-led ballot initiatives law

Cape Coral

Jewish community mourns Australia victims, increases security locally

Port Charlotte

A year after his death, Sgt. Elio Diaz is remembered in Charlotte County

Cape Coral

Federal hemp product ban set for 2026 sparks concern for Cape business owner

Local News

Antisemitism reaches record levels in the US

Charlotte County

Former Charlotte County deputy facing federal child sex crime charges

Punta Gorda

Southwest Florida Jewish communities increase security for Chanukah celebrations

Downtown Fort Myers

Six injured in three-vehicle crash on Daniels Parkway near I-75

Hendry County

Hendry County celebrates the opening of its first-ever amphitheater

Charlotte County

Child falls from moving vehicle on Veterans in Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte

North Port man killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 41

Fort Myers Metro South

Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter distributes gift cards to families in need

Fort Myers Beach

Hurricane Ian survivors head to Washington to fight for FEMA

Fort Myers Metro South

Colonial Boulevard reopens after deadly crash in Fort Myers kills 1

Labelle

Scotty's Bierwerks lives on with the help of LaBelle Brewing Company

Cape Coral

Cape Coral disputes building division allegations ahead of state audit

Lee County

Desantis appoints Patricia Petrosky to Lee County Board of County Commissioners

Sunshine Crimes

2012 Naples murder solved as deputies arrest suspect in Citrus County

Naples

Super fog from burn causes fatal Alligator Alley crash

Downtown Fort Myers

SB Metro Pkwy closed after crash involving two emergency vehicles in Fort Myers

4 Things To Do

4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend December 12 – 14

Naples

Naples gets $11.4M federal grant to rebuild historic pier damaged by Ian

Naples

UPDATE: Victim identified in shooting at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Local News

GOT PLANS? | A boat parade, cosplay festival and German market

Naples

One person killed in chain reaction crash on Alligator Alley

Sarasota County

Energy drink cans cause sewer spill in Nokomis

DeSoto County

17-year-old wanted on firearm charges arrested in DeSoto County

Punta Gorda

SHIFTING SERVICE: Punta Gorda pushes back on water moving to Charlotte County

Cape Coral

CRIME STOPPERS: Group stole wallets from elderly shoppers at SWFL stores

North Port/Englewood

UPDATE: One teen arrested after shooting in North Port, 11 teens involved

Covering Florida

Florida’s 2026 session set for major affordability showdown

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach's new fire station nearly finished and built for resilience

North Naples

Naples hurricane debris cleanup resumes after neighbors raise concerns

Cape Coral

Cape Coral woman lost nearly $20,000 in phone scam involving Bitcoin machine

Charlotte County

Charlotte Co. issues rabies alert after unvaccinated dog finds infected bat

Local News

Florida lawmakers target crypto ATM scams with proposed new warning requirements

Labelle

50-mile detour: Emergency bridge closure stops traffic in LaBelle

Sanibel

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation restores a threatened tortoise habitat

North Port/Englewood

North Port commissioners vote to not conduct investigation into the city manager

Lee County

Driver convicted in fatal bridge crash that claimed motorcyclist’s life

Cape Coral

NEW: Two teenagers charged in Cape Coral arsons at park and church

Investigates

Parkland families share concerns about Florida's new school drone program

Charlotte County

Teen found after last seen at Port Charlotte High School