Fort Myers FL

Two sisters accused of leaving a Florida restaurant without paying a nearly $137 bill were caught several hours later after a deputy spotted a vehicle matching the one witnesses had described, setting off a long roadside conversation filled with denials, changing explanations and repeated attempts to convince police that they had nothing to do with the dine-and-dash.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is accused of violating his probation following an arrest on drug possession charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Vernon Brockway, 45, was pulled over by officers in April 2026. Brockway immediately begged officers not to take him to jail. Officers...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Construction has started on the Midtown project in Fort Myers, with detours now in place at Hoople Street and Central Avenue as residents express both hope and caution about the changes ahead. "I've been walking past this construction over here for the past week or...

Video has been released showing an hours-long standoff between Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies and a man who threatened to kill his family.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Construction crews have reached a key milestone in the Fort Myers Beach pier replacement project, transitioning from test piles to production piles that will support the new structure. After starting with test piles, crews have now moved to installing production piles, which is an...

The historic transformation project taking place at Southwest Florida International Airport (RWS) has reached another significant milestone. On Oct. 14, airport officials, along with members of the construction team, celebrated the placement of the final structural beam atop what will be the new, expanded RSW Terminal. This "topping out" signified the completion of the building's structural phase. "We are one step closer to significantly enhancing the passenger experience at RSW," the airport sa

A Florida sheriff's office jumped into action to rescue three people and their dog after their boat caught fire.

Delta Air Lines is adding more flights in Florida , including at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. Delta will offer additional service over 10 days surrounding Patriots’ Day and spring break in 2027, including peak periods April 16-18 and April 22-25, the airline announced Oct. 10. Previously announced daily nonstop Delta flights between RSW and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina take off Nov. 21. Other airlines are also expanding their route

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Neighbors say they were afraid to leave their homes after hearing a burst of gunfire in northwest Cape Coral earlier this month. One caller told 911 dispatchers the shots sounded like someone firing an assault rifle in a backyard. “It’s terrifying the kids. Like, it’s...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An approaching cold front is set to bring high storm coverage and gusty conditions to the Gulf Coast this weekend. In the meantime, Friday will be muggy with highs in the low 90s. Scattered storms will develop by the late afternoon and track inland tonight.