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Covering Florida

Power struggles loom as Florida lawmakers return for 2026 session

Collier County

Collier County deputies charge 18-year-old with threatening to kill ICE agents

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

Collier County

Nearly 1800-acres prescribed burn scheduled for Thursday in Picayune Strand

Local News

Parents blame Santa as holiday spending drops amid financial pressures

Local News

Holiday debt hangover: How to avoid carrying gift purchases into next year

Labelle

UPDATE: LaBelle drawbridge reopens on Thursday evening

Cape Coral

Construction of Jaycee Park's bistro will continue.

Cape Coral

Cape Coral City Council decides against pay raise proposal for 2026 ballot

Clewiston

4-year-old left at wrong bus stop in Clewiston

Alva

FROM TANKS TO TAPS: Anarchy Ale Works nears opening day as Alva’s new brewery

Naples

Community members pressure Naples council to challenge Pride's lawsuit

Downtown Fort Myers

Downtown Fort Myers farmers market returns to boost culinary district

Lee County

Lee County animal advocates propose $6 tax for spay and neuter clinics

Downtown Fort Myers

Florida dolphins show brain toxins linked to Alzheimer's, study finds

Cape Coral

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—here’s how to use and dispose them safely

North Port/Englewood

North Port Police search for violent suspect leads to unrelated arrest and crash

Charlotte County

Charlotte County issues 30-Day rabies alert after bat tests positive

North Port/Englewood

North Port city manager faces human resources complaint

Collier County

Florida Forest Service plans 818-acre prescribed burn in Picayune Strand

Clewiston

Highway 27 project worries Clewiston business owners

Lee County

State Attorney announced three Lee County first-degree murder indictments

Fort Myers Beach

COASTAL COMEBACK: Students help mangroves take root at FMB's Bowditch Point

Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers Yacht Basin redevelopment faces continued permit delays

Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda Police boat towed after incident at Laishley Park Marina