Hot and humid with an isolated rain chance Sunday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sunday is shaping up to be a hot and humid day along the Gulf Coast. Temperatures are expected to climb into the low-to-mid 90s this afternoon, but it'll feel more like 100 degrees outside. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast has increasing rain chances...
Sunset Beach theme available for weddings in July at Charlotte County Justice Center
PUNTA GORDA — The office of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller is setting up an upcoming Sunset Beach-themed wedding chapel room at the Charlotte County Justice Center.
Three Oaks woman bails on court hearing following arrest on drug possession charges
A Three Oaks woman has a warrant out for her arrest after she failed to show up to a court hearing for an arrest on drug possession charges, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says Kate Mitchell, 38, was initially arrested when officers spotted her pulling into an...
Trending drier but warmer along the Gulf Coast Saturday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a refreshing Saturday morning start, temperatures are expected to climb this afternoon into the upper 80s and low 90s. That's close to average for this time of year. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast is calling for more sunshine and less rain Saturday afternoon.
Florida man sells over 500 pills to undercover detectives: sheriff’s office
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WFLA) — A 53-year-old man from Port Charlotte is facing numerous felony drug charges after the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said he sold over 500 pills to undercover detectives. The sheriff’s office began investigating Christopher Scalisi after receiving multiple tips accusing him of selling
First-time homebuyers face hurdles despite gradual improvement
Four of the top 10 cities with the largest decline from peak value in Freddie Mac Home Price Index value are in Florida, real estate analyst Bill McBride reports in the newsletter CalculatedRisk. Punta Gorda, Fla. had the largest decline far outpacing other cities with a 20.9% dip. The other Florida cities are: Cape Co
This Florida Gas Station Serves Homemade Food So Good Locals Skip Every Restaurant Nearby
Florida is full of great restaurants. Most people do not expect one of them to be attached to a gas station. That is exactly why Super Day Express catches so many first-time visitors off guard. People stop for fuel, a drink, or a quick snack and suddenly find themselves staring at pizzas, homemade desserts, seafood, an
Fort Myers Man Jailed After Intentionally Ramming Clearwater Police Cruiser
Clearwater Police CLEARWATER, Fla. – A Fort Myers man is behind bars after police say...
Family of DUI crash victim speaks out after driver sentenced
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than six years after a New Year’s Eve crash claimed the life of Port Charlotte resident David Flick, his family is continuing to grieve a loss they say can never be repaired, even after the driver responsible was sentenced to prison. Last week,...
Proposed Florida property tax break may shift burden to second-home owners
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida voters are considering a property tax cut that could increase taxes for non-homestead properties, which make up 53% of homes statewide and do not qualify for a tax break. In Lee County, there are 300,000 properties without a homestead exemption, and part-time owners...

















