Scripps News Life

What the latest Federal Reserve interest rate cut means for your wallet

Labelle

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

National News

OpenAI launches new ChatGPT model as AI competition

National News

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York AG Letitia James

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

New Android feature could help 911 operators guide you through an emergency

Health

Massachusetts reports case of deadly lung disease in stone countertop worker

Health

Americans may soon get access to long-used global sunscreen ingredient

National News

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI

National Politics

DHS to spend nearly $140 million on its own Boeing fleet for deportation flights

Lee County

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

National News

Foreclosure activity rises nationwide, but experts say don't panic

Health

Growing up in extreme heat linked to slower childhood development, study finds

National Politics

Democrats estimate tariffs will add $2,100 to household expenses in 2026

Cape Coral

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

National Politics

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

Scripps News Life

Six more states ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits

Health

South Carolina measles outbreak 'accelerating' after holiday gatherings

National Politics

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody, his attorneys confirm

Investigates

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

Health

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies, expands to all ByHeart products

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

National News

Time names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 Person of the Year

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

National Politics

Senate rejects health care plans as ACA tax credits near expiration

National News

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after 41 drawings without a winner

Weather

FORECAST: Layer up tomorrow morning

National News

Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest

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

National News

Some churches are turning traditional nativity displays into anti-ICE messages

Alva

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

Scripps News Life

Fresh-cut or artificial trees? What experts say is more sustainable

Naples

Community members pressure Naples council to challenge Pride's lawsuit

Sports

Michigan's Sherrone Moore fired, then jailed; police probing alleged assault

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

National Politics

US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more

National News

In-N-Out stops serving order number 67 because of a nonsensical meme

National Politics

Trump's 'Gold Card' website to fast-track US citizenship goes live

National Politics

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

National Politics

Trump discusses Ukraine-Russia peace talks with key European leaders

National Politics

Trump administration reverses font change meant to aid readers with disabilities

National News

Banks, FBI warn of rise in scammers posing as employees to steal your money

National News

Instagram says new feature gives you more control over your algorithm for reels

National Politics

Fed cuts interest rate for third time this year, signals only one cut in 2026

National News

McDonald’s is rechecking its prices — could your meal soon be cheaper?

National News

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

National News

Here’s what’s in the $900B US defense bill headed for a Senate vote

National Politics

Attorney says DHS defamed man detained by ICE at immigration interview

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

National News

Former 'Real Housewives' star Jen Shah moved from prison to community program