Brush fire sparks near homes in Port LaBelle
Florida Forest Service said the fire burned about five acres on Pinetree Circle. The fire burned close to homes, but at this time, FFS said the fire is 100% contained.
FORECAST: Warming trend forecasted through the weekend
Here is your forecast for Thursday, January 1st, 2026. This morning, New Year's Day, we are waking up with lows will start in the 40s, 30s inland, where Frost Advisories are in effect until 9am. Afternoon highs will climb toward 70° with ample sunshine. Tonight, we will once again fall...
Fort Myers Innovation Walk moves forward with master plan development
The walkway will feature sculptures of great innovators, including Edison and Ford. It will connect downtown Fort Myers to Edison Estates.
Terrified Dalmatian shutting down as he turned face to the wall at noisy Florida...
At the Lee County Domestic Animal Services located in Fort Meyers, Florida a one-year-old Dalmatian continues to suffer from kennel stress. The unnamed, one-year-old arrived at the shelter on December 26, 2025 as a stray. His family has not come forward. A shelter volunteer was in tears:. A one-year-old Dalmatian...
Multiple agencies respond to large Charlotte County brush fire
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Multiple agencies battled a nearly 150 acre brush fire in Charlotte County on Friday afternoon. Charlotte County Fire and EMS said it responded to a reported brush fire in the area of Neal Road and Graham Road. That is in northeast Charlotte County, about half an hour south of Arcadia.
CCSO: Man tried to seduce child through a computer
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a Port Charlotte man who is accused of communicating inappropriately with a child on the internet.
Man Slept While Fire Tore Through Home. His Friends Saved His Life
Fort Myers, Fla., resident Tony Holmes was fast asleep when the blaze broke out
Caught on Camera: Four suspects try to run during traffic stop in Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Four men were the subject of a brief manhunt in Charlotte County Friday morning, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. A vehicle with four men inside was stopped the intersection of Burnt Store Road and Zemel Road in Punta Gorda. All four subjects attempted...
GoFundMe started for 19-year-old Lemon Bay High graduate who died in motorcycle crash
PORT CHARLOTTE — Brayden McDonald was a “beautiful soul taken far too soon,” according to a GoFundMe started to help his family with funeral, memorial and other costs.
Canadian Snowbirds Still Want Out of Florida—but They’re Struggling To Sell Their Homes
Some Canadians who have snapped up properties in Florida are struggling to sell, because "supply is way above demand" in the state.
