SWAT, K-9 Units Storm Port Charlotte Home; Five Arrested in Major Drug Bust
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A coordinated law enforcement operation in Port Charlotte led to the arrest of five individuals after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Lee Terrace. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deployed its narcotics division along with SWAT, aviation support, and K-9 units to...
Get your swing on for Beer in the Bushes
Taking a cue from the Squirrel Nut Zippers — the band for this year’s Beer in the Bushes — SCCF is encouraging you to get ready to have an evening enjoying all things swing. You may want to dress in flexible and easy-to-move-in outfits that allow you...
Parents arrested after daughter overdoses on dad’s fentanyl at middle school, deputies say
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A couple is in jail after their teenage daughter overdosed on fentanyl at her middle school. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to LA Ainger Middle School Tuesday morning after the teenager was found unresponsive on the floor of a classroom.
Gulf Coast filmmaker works to start life-saving conversations through cinema
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast has been featured in multiple films, including a documentary showcasing several spots around Fort Myers. Filmmaker Antwon Lindsey uses cinema to inspire change in the community and beyond. Lindsey said, "We don't want to just cover one aspect of Southwest Florida. We...
‘Kayla would be so amazed’: Family of slain teen educates on violence
Two years after a night at the movies brought a tragic ending to spring break for a Cape Coral girl, her grieving mom hopes a new initiative will deter youth from gun violence. Kayla Rincon-Miller, 15, described as a funny and hard-headed girl, died March 17, 2024, when boys with guns stopped her and two friends and...
Weather Impact Day: Flood advisory until 9:30 p.m. in Charlotte and DeSoto
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A flood advisory is active in Charlotte and DeSoto Counties along US17 until 9:30 p.m. on Sunday evening. Between 2.5 and 3.5" of rain has fallen in areas including: Punta Gorda, Solana, Cleveland, Ridge Harbor and Morgantown. Use caution when driving through these areas tonight.
9-Year-Old Girl Raises $1,000 for Homeless Shelter by Selling Handmade Bracelets and Pens
When Darya Haija asked her mom where unhoused people sleep, her answer jump-started the 9-year-old’s mission to help those in need—and the crafty kid found a way to make a big difference! Here, she shares her story with Woman's World. Parisima Taeb and her 9-year-old daughter, Darya Haija, were heading home from...
Florida Sheriff Denies Rumors That Local Man Was Kidnapped by Dolphins
An online rumor from the start of March has circulated, saying a man rambled to police about being forced to build condos for dolphins. People all around the world have always dreamed of an elusive underwater civilization. Take Atlantis for example, the mythical drowned city first mentioned by Plato. But, according...
Authorities on scene at Caloosahatchee Bridge on I-75 in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and Fort Myers Police Department and other agencies are responding to a scene on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge on I-75. FMPD says that they are following up on a call that was made. Count on Gulf Coast...
Impact Day: Isolated severe storms possible this afternoon
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sunday is a Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day due to an isolated severe weather threat this afternoon. Not everyone will see rain today, but those who do see rain could see strong thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds and even some hail. Heavy rain and lightning are also a concern this...
