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Rural counties sound alarm as FL House advances sweeping property tax changes

Local News

Florida hemp business owners fight federal ban with Capitol Hill push

Local News

Frost have you feeling sad? Check out these cold pictures from all over SWFL

Downtown Fort Myers

New Harry Chapin food bank hits major construction milestone

4 Things To Do

4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Chilly Weekend January 15 - 18

Clewiston

Keeping students warm: What Hendry and Glades schools want parents to know

Cape Coral

Southwest Florida prepares for freezing temperatures overnight

Labelle

Southwest Florida citrus farmers prepare their crops for the cold front

Naples

Naples woman facing charges for illegal dog breeding operation, 50 dogs rescued

Lee County

NEW POLL: Rep. Byron Donalds leads GOP primary for Florida governor

Naples

Local, state officials warn dry conditions could fuel early brush fire season

Cape Coral

Cape Coral Police clear scene following assault suspect search, no arrest made

Lee County

Deputies investigate two Lee County arcades

Fort Myers Shores

In cold weather, Lee County's Manatee Park heats up

Local News

Cold weather shelters (and buses) open in Southwest Florida

Local News

Iguana Alert! What to do if you find a frozen iguana

Local News

Turning on the heat? Fire safety tips for Southwest Florida

Local News

Protect your P's during cooler weather: Plants, Pets, People and Pipes

Local News

Small businesses start 2026 with renewed optimism, highest reading since summer

Charlotte County

TikTok challenge at Charlotte County Walmart lands man in jail

Cape Coral

Death investigation underway in North Fort Myers

Naples

Responding officers testify in Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann's DUI case

Downtown Fort Myers

$500K bond set for man charged in Fort Myers Beach shooting

Labelle

Hendry County raises first-time burn ban violation fines to $500

Fort Myers Beach

Fly Heli discusses possible change at FMB meeting over helicopter barge concerns

Immokalee

ALDI BY APRIL?: Here's why people in Immokalee should be hopeful

Sanibel

Osprey monitoring program transitions to new organization in SWFL

Captiva

Upper Captiva home caught fire twice in one day, golf cart suspected source

Downtown Fort Myers

HOT IN FORT MYERS: New firefighter co-ed calendar raises money for cadet program

Lee County

North Fort Myers man pleads guilty to federal weapons and explosives charges

Pine Island / Matlacha

LCSO identifies suspect shot and killed by deputies in St. James City

Captiva

Skid steer falls on construction worker on Cayo Costa

Collier County

15-year-old Naples High School student charged with

Charlotte County

Charlotte County homeowners protest Sheriff's Office gun range noise

Downtown Fort Myers

Spin proposes expanding Fort Myers scooter program citywide

Naples

Collier County delays decision on housing plan at East Naples citrus grove

Sanibel

East Periwinkle Bridge redesign gets the green light on Sanibel

Charlotte County

Watch: Englewood firefighters train for rescue scenarios in old dental office

Lee County

NEIGHBORS: Upper Captiva house fire reignites, multiple fire crews responding

Estero

Old theater site eyed for apartments in Estero

Lee County

Lockdown lifted following school threat at Bishop Verot

Punta Gorda

Charlotte County to revisit noise complaints from sheriff’s firing range

Naples

Collier commissioners to vote on rezoning citrus grove near preserves

Cape Coral

Florida bill proposes 20-minute daily recess for middle school students