Cape Coral FL

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers man pleaded guilty to illegally possessing dozens of firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries up to 15 years in prison. The U.S. attorney's office said Frederick Charles Kutchinsky, 54, admitted to possessing multiple guns...

Lee County law enforcement officers united for the Special Olympics Torch Run, with the county ranked among the best in Florida for participation.

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — A second suspect was arrested Friday in connection with a string of unoccupied home burglaries in Englewood dating back to the end of 2025. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested Mark A. Brown, 46, a week after Shyla M. Robinett, 44, was arrested Feb. 19 on two charges of...

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS12) — A 69-year-old man is facing charges after being caught on camera dragging his Australian cattle dog behind his pickup truck in North Fort Myers, leaving the dog fighting with severe injuries. On Friday, Sheriff Carmine Marceno of Lee County announced that deputies received...

The all-Black volunteer fire department of Harlem Heights operated from the late 1960s through the 70s, serving a community that had grown from a seasonal migrant worker camp into a permanent home.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony is happening on Friday at a new playground at Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral. The park, located along Southwest Third Lane, will open the new playground at 10 a.m. The playground is designed to be safe, engaging, and inclusive for all...

This is the kind of place where sunset steals the show — and the food still wins. At High Tide Social House, the water isn’t just a backdrop. It shimmers beside your table, catching streaks of orange and pink as boats drift lazily past. The breeze carries a...

ST JAMES CITY, Fla. — Attorneys from the Lee County Legal Aid Society visited Pine Island to offer free legal assistance to residents still recovering from the last three hurricanes, helping them navigate issues including insurance claims, housing and recovery resources. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with one homeowner...

PORT CHARLOTTE — The Animal Welfare League notified Charlotte County officials this week it intends to terminate its agreement to house animals for the county.

There were weather delays and mechanical delays during the big renourishment project on Fort Myers Beach. The company that did the work, Ahtna Marine & Construction, is now telling the town they lost over $4 million on the project. Ahtna was the lower of three bids for the project which...