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Florida’s love affair with Buc-ee’s — the Texas-based travel center known for massive convenience stores, brisket sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, and spotless restrooms — is entering a new phase. The company continues to expand across the state with multiple planned travel centers in addition to its two existing stores.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is honoring Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago. Shortly before 3 p.m. in 2024, Diaz pulled over a white pickup truck for a traffic stop at a Chevron gas station on Tamiami Trail across from Sunseeker Resort.

Every week, I meet people in Charlotte County who remind me why our work matters so deeply. A mom working two jobs who’s still one car repair away from crisis. A senior who simply wants to stay connected and independent. A young parent trying to build a stable future for their family. Their stories—our community’s...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — There's a small chance for rain as we move through the next few hours, but it's looking more and more likely that coverage will remain slim. An isolated shower or two is possible through the afternoon, then we dry up and cool off as a cold front moves through.

Here is your forecast for Sunday, December 14th, 2025. This morning we are waking up with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s. Temperatures will climb into the upper 70s and low 80s. While this morning we are mainly dry, a few showers will likely pop up this...

Here is your forecast for Saturday, December 13th, 2025. This morning we are waking up with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Temperatures will climb into the lower 80s with light easterly winds. Partly cloudy skies are expected late afternoon, becoming cloudy in the evening. Overnight...

There are ripple effects. Experts make surprising discovery after major hurricane: 'In places where they were not found' first appeared on The Cool Down .

South Trail Fire & Rescue crews responded to three separate crashes at the same Fort Myers intersection on Friday, Dec. 12. All three crashes took place near the intersection of Crystal Drive and Metro Parkway. The first crash involved an Ambitrans ambulance T-boning a four-door Tesla. According to South Trail Fire &...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A child was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining minor injuries from falling out of a moving vehicle, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Deputies said that a child fell out of the vehicle after they opened the door while the vehicle...

Access to safe, reliable water is one of the most fundamental obligations of government, and it is essential not only for public health but for economic growth and long-term community development.