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...
Archives: 1850s Punta Rassa – A port for shipping Florida’s cattle
Today’s article comes from the State Library and Archives of Florida, discussing a time when Punta Rassa was a major export site for all of Southwest Florida. Passing through Punta Rassa on the way to or from Sanibel Island on Florida’s Gulf coast, you just don’t see many cows these days. It’s mostly condos, marinas,...
Warm with afternoon showers and thunderstorms Saturday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a foggy start to your Saturday, the clouds should lift as temperatures climb. Temperatures will reach the mid-to-upper 80s later today. As things warm up this afternoon, showers and thunderstorms will develop along the sea breeze. Coverage should mainly be inland once again, but a few pockets...
FL Dad Gave Child LSD, Pressured Them To Do Drugs
A child on LSD given to them by their father was found disoriented outside a Florida grocery store, officials said. The father was arrested. A man was arrested for giving LSD to his child, who was found disoriented outside a grocery store, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Don’t Buy in Florida: 5 Coastal Towns Seeing a 2026 Price Drop
Florida’s real estate dream has hit a wall. After years of pandemic-fueled price explosions that turned sleepy coastal towns into bidding-war battlegrounds, the market is now correcting in ways that are making even seasoned investors pause. Around 24 Florida housing markets may experience a drop in home prices by...
Port Charlotte 20-Year-Old With Long Rap Sheet Hit With 25-Year Fentanyl Term
Port Charlotte, a 20-year-old man with roughly a decade of run-ins with local police is now set to spend the next quarter century in state prison. Yesterday, Anthony Mojica was sentenced to 25 years after pleading no contest to drug and weapons-related charges. He will also serve five years of probation once his...
K9 Barrett Retired from Lee County Sheriff’s Office
K9 Barrett retired after proudly serving the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The post K9 Barrett Retired from Lee County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on West Orlando News .
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Hail For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for West Central Florida, indicating a low risk of isolated severe thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday, March 15-16, 2026. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula over...
This Scenic Florida Train Ride Serves Up A Five-Course Mystery Dinner You’ll Never Forget
There’s something about a train ride at night that already feels a little magical, but this one takes it a step further. I remember thinking it would be a simple meal with a view, but it quickly turned into something far more memorable. This Florida train experience pairs a...
There’s an Ice Cream Shop in Florida Shaped Like a Giant Cone and One...
Driving down Pine Island Road in Fort Myers, Florida, you might do a double-take when you spot a building that looks exactly like a massive soft-serve ice cream cone. That’s Twistee Treat, one of the most recognizable and beloved ice cream shops in the Sunshine State. With a 4.7-star...

















