National Politics

Minimal mention of Trump in Justice Department’s initial Epstein file release

National News

Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate' Islamic State fighters in Syria

Sanibel

No more butts on the beach? Sanibel to discuss smoking ban at city beaches

Clewiston

Hendry County conducts emergency response drill at Clewiston High School

Local News

'Clearly not true': Lee County Commissioner pushes back against RSW audit

4 Things To Do

4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend December 19 – 21

National News

Live Updates: DOJ releases thousands of Epstein documents, most of them redacted

Sports

WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed

Cape Coral

'Trust your gut': How a Cape Coral realtor says you can avoid rental scams

National News

NTSB begins investigating crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

National Politics

Trump claims over $1 billion in immigration 'gold cards' have been sold

Lawsuits claim major banks enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking finances

Epstein timeline: From arrest and death to push for public release of DOJ files

National Politics

Erika Kirk backs Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid

National News

How an anonymous tipster on Reddit cracked the Brown University shooting case

Cape Coral

Cape Coral Police: These men stole cash and a debit card, then went shopping

Arcadia

'Not above the law:' Former DeSoto County Deputy charged with beating inmates

National News

Why Instacart is expected to send $60 million in refunds to customers

Bake a classic holiday gingerbread cookie with this easy, healthier recipe

National Politics

DHS pauses visa program tied to Brown University shooter

National News

Private university terminates all its staff, says it can't pay them

National Politics

In annual news conference, Putin says military goals will be achieved in Ukraine

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Are dollar stores worthwhile without $1 prices anymore?

Weather

FORECAST: Warm and cloudy start to your Friday

Fort Myers Beach

Town confirms Fly Heli behind low-flying helicopter tied to wildlife concerns

Lee County

Fort Myers man charged after hitting semi-truck driver with baseball bat

Lehigh Acres

Horse remains found in quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood leaves neighbors shocked

Cape Coral

New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI

National Politics

Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping immigrant evade federal agents

Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda water bill advances despite requests to withdraw

National Politics

Trump announces 'Patriot Games' for high school athletes, to run in 2026

National News

Crypto profits appeared real, but the platforms were fake

National News

TikTok to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

Scripps News Investigates

Exclusive: Father detained by ICE outside FIFA soccer game speaks out

Fort Myers Metro South

City of Palms Classic brings basketball excellence to Fort Myers

National News

Largest wildlife overpass in North America opens in Colorado

Local News

New audit raises concerns about transparency at RSW

National News

Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor’s killing found dead

National Politics

House members leave DC for the year without a deal to extend ACA subsidies

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach cancels NYE fireworks due to 'fiscal responsibility push'

National Politics

Author defends explosive Vanity Fair White House profile

National News

Eli Lilly pursues approval for weight-loss pill following positive trial results

Health

President Trump reclassifies marijuana, making it easier for medical use

Lee County

UPDATE: Lee County deputies say the 10-year-old boy has been found

National Politics

Kennedy Center renamed to include Trump’s name after board vote

National News

Senators allege AI toys exposed children to explicit content

National Politics

House Democrats release more Epstein photos as DOJ's deadline looms

Charlotte County

Deputies respond to potential threat at FSW in Punta Gorda

National News

Food, tobacco products top consumer spending growth forecasts through 2029

National News

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in NC plane crash

National News

Harvard morgue manager gets 8-year sentence for selling brains, skin and faces

Health

Trump administration seeks nationwide ban on gender-affirming care for minors

National News

Mangione hearing ends with key evidence decision expected in May

Health

After HHS walks away from mRNA vaccine research, Moderna finds $54M lifeline

National News

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI

An easy holiday seafood recipe: One-pan puttanesca

National News

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering wife nearly 3 years ago

North Port/Englewood

New body camera video shows North Port Police tase and arrest wrong suspect

National Politics

Inflation slows to 2.7% in November, surprising forecasters

National News

From Chicago to NYC: Ronald Hicks brings immigrant rights focus to Archdiocese