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ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of a deputy-involved shooting that occurred 24 hours after another incident in the county. Kevin Blevins, 52, was shot five times by deputies after they responded to his home on Barker Avenue in Englewood for a...

The couple said they were able to swim to a buoy, but they didn't think help would come.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested in Charlotte County after being accused of attempting to scam a victim out of more than $20,000. According to an arrest report from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the victim's home regarding a scam in progress. The victim told deputies that she had been the victim of a scam.

ESTERO, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of battery after Lee County deputies say he walked into an Estero bar with bloody hands and said he hurt a family member. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a home on Cannes Court for a domestic disturbance. They say that there was a person suffering from severe head trauma.

Looking to save a little cash while sprucing up your home or getting ready for a move? There are some great free items available around Punta Gorda this week — from moving supplies to furniture and home essentials.

Springtime on Florida’s Gulf Coast means one thing: festival fun is in the air! The Punta Gorda Spring Seafood & Music Festival is returning to Laishley Park from April 17 through 19, 2026. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Charlotte Harbor, this three-day event promises to be a vibrant mix of live music, mouthwatering seafood, and artisan crafts, all offered free of charge.

For the most part, this series on the 36 models Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats has produced in the past 35 years has progressed from most-to-least-recent introduction. But with the Nor-Tech dealers and customers heading to the Westin Cape Coral Resort this weekend for the Southwest Florida company’s dealer meeting, owners rendezvous and 35th anniversary celebration, now’s the perfect time...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - One person died after a railroad incident involving a pedestrian and a train Tuesday in Charlotte County. Charlotte County Fire & EMS said crews responded at 12:03 p.m. to the area of Acline Road and Tamiami Trail. First responders found one person dead at the scene.

TAMPA, Fla. — A two-year-old panther that was hit by a car near Fort Myers is now recovering at ZooTampa and has become an ambassador for his species. According to the South Florida Wildlands Association, Loper, a male panther, was hit by a vehicle near Fort Myers, which fractured his front right leg.

FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 14, 2026-- MITER Brands , a residential window and door manufacturer, is pleased to announce Chris Curwood, Plant Manager for MITER Brands’ Fort Myers facility, was recently appointed to the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) board. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260414844960/en/ Chris Curwood, Plant Manager for MITER Brands...