Cape Coral FL

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. - Emergency crews are battling a number of wildfires sparked by heavy lightning and severe drought conditions across Southwest Florida. The Florida Forest Service Myakka River District has responded to more than 35 wildfires since Monday. Firefighters across Manatee and Sarasota counties have battled

FORT MYERS, Fla. — We're in store for more rounds of afternoon storms Friday with hot, humid weather ahead of the rain. Showers and storms will develop by the late afternoon and build near the coast this evening. Overnight lows will only fall into the upper 70s. Your Gulf...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Traffic deaths in Lee County have dropped significantly this year, but a new report highlights key risks during afternoon commutes. Data from the Metropolitan Planning Organization shows that from January through mid-June, 23 people have died in crashes. At the same point last year, that number was 6

A Cape Coral man has a new warrant out for his arrest after he was accused of violating the terms of his probation, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says Juan Falcon, 38, was initially arrested after he was pulled over by officers for a traffic stop. Officers said he was driving erratically

NORTH PORT — Area firefighters returned to Myakka State Forest on Thursday evening to fight another brush fire.

Sarasota County and Punta Gorda are keeping water shortage restrictions in place until at least October 1. The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s board made the call, aiming to save water as dry weather lingers. So, what does this mean if you’re in Punta Gorda?. Lawn watering stays...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jason Drew is taking you on stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre as the cast puts the final touches on their summer production of "The Wizard of Oz." Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Opening night is tonight. Jason steps backstage with Director Victor...

A 25-year prison sentence now stands at the center of a case that began with...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Two Charlotte County business owners are accused of illegally cashing third-party checks at their store, according to court records released this week.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new warrant was issued for the arrest of a Lee County woman after she was accused of violating her probation stemming from an aggravated assault arrest. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Alasharay Miller, 29, showed up at the gym her ex was at and started a confrontation in the parking