National News

Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the Department of Justice

Cape Coral

Major projects in Cape Coral are making headway in 2026

National Politics

Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 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

Scripps News Life

Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's Day

National News

Wolf Moon supermoon and meteor shower light up early January skies

National News

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

National News

Tesla no longer top EV maker as expired U.S. tax credits hit sales

World News

Trump warns of U.S. intervention if Iran kills peaceful protesters

Collier County

'Island Boys' rapper arrested in Collier County, charged with having Fentanyl

National News

FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in NC

World News

Sparkling Champagne flares blamed for deadly Swiss ski resort blaze, killing 40

National Politics

Trump reveals October CT scan, dismisses concerns over health

Local News

GOT PLANS? | Kick off 2026 with fireworks, arts and family fun

World News

Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking as strike raises tensions

National Politics

Congress faces healthcare concerns and shutdown deadline in 2026

Weather

FORECAST: Warming into the weekend

Federal workers sue over Trump administration's gender-affirming care ban

National News

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

National Politics

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' after chaotic year

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

National Politics

Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech

World News

About 40 people dead, 115 injured in fire at Swiss bar during NYE's celebration

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

Weather

FORECAST: Warming trend forecasted through the weekend

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

National News

USPS clarifies postmark rules that could affect ballot and tax deadlines

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

National News

Body found during search for missing Texas teen ID'd as Camila Mendoza Olmos

Downtown Fort Myers

Coldest New Year's Eve in 25 years has downtown Fort Myers bundling up

National Politics

Zohran Mamdani set to be sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor

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

National News

'Thank God nobody got hurt': Cleanup underway after Kentucky train derailment

National Politics

Trump issues first vetoes of second term, targeting bills backed by GOP allies

Local News

Trump issues veto over Miccosukee land bill amid Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit

Lee County

NEW YEAR'S EVE: What you need to know about fireworks in Southwest Florida

National Politics

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to rename part of I-70 after President Trump

World News

South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

Cape Coral

Cape Coral implements new rental registration requirements starting Jan. 1

Scripps News Life

From Walmart to Walgreens: Store hours for New Year’s Day 2026

Health

Millions face higher healthcare costs as ACA subsidies end January 1

National News

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200K; layoffs historically low

Scripps News Life

Trump's ‘Freedom 250’ lights Washington Monument to start yearlong festivities

Estero

FHP: High-speed chase ends with stolen guns, drugs; father, son arrested

Health

Flu hospitalizations nearly double in one week as cases climb

Downtown Fort Myers

Businesses in Southwest Florida prepare for frigid New Year's Eve

National Politics

Why 2025 became the year of mid-decade redistricting