Boca Grande two-hour limit parking proposal concerns commissioners
PORT CHARLOTTE — After listening to a business owner speak about how a proposed two-hour parking restrictions in Boca Grande will hurt her, Charlotte County will take action.
Fort Myers admits not following protocol after water samples showed coliform bacteria
The city of Fort Myers is admitting it did not follow retesting protocols after samples showed high amounts of coliform bacteria in its water supply last November. The city published a legal notice, admitting the staff did not retest for the bacteria by the end of December, as it should have.
Lee County deputies investigate motorcycle and vehicle crash in Bonita Springs
There is no information available yet about injuries or arrests, but Fox 4 has a team headed to the scene to learn more.
Ten arrested in ‘Operation No Cap’ starting in Cape Coral, state attorney says
One member of the enterprise, according to the office, was recently indicted for murder after distributing fentanyl that killed someone.
Suspect’s girlfriend now linked to counterfeit cash cases, sheriff said
UPDATE 11:18 A.M. PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff has made a second arrest in connection with the counterfeit money investigation after an incident that occurred in Port Charlotte on July 6. According to the sheriff, 34-year-old Laura Fay Braden is accused of trying to buy $49.06...
‘I was shaking and crying’: SW Florida reacts to Hurricane Ian episode of new...
Hurricane Ian happened almost three years ago. But a new NBC documentary series has been bringing painful memories flooding back for many Southwest Florida residents. The Hurricane Ian episode of “Survival Mode” follows three groups of Ian survivors on Fort Myers Beach, including a family and a group of boaters...
$50K grant helps Fort Myers mental health nonprofit expand job training
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on how a $50K grant from Citizens Bank is helping Hope Clubhouse expand workforce training for adults living with mental illness
Man robs Florida arcade while his mother acts as getaway driver: deputies
Lee County deputies said a mother and son took "game night way too seriously" when they teamed up to rob a local arcade.
Fort Myers police investigate shooting at Renaissance Preserve
Fort Myers police are currently investigating a shooting in the Renaissance Preserve at the intersection of Romeo Lane and Capulet Lane.
City to buy additional lots for owl habitat
Cape Coral City Council approved additional land for the preservation of burrowing owl habitats Wednesday. The property includes 610 N.W. 3rd Place for a total of $81,771; 461 N.E. Juanita Place for $75,885; and 462 N.E. Juanita Court for $66,946. Councilmember Rachel Kaduk pulled the item from the meeting agenda...
