Fort Myers FL

NORTH PORT — The North Port Art Center is eyeing influential supporters of the arts to help them get a new home.

A Florida man ’s attempt to turn a viral TikTok stunt into quick cash ended the way many internet dares do: with handcuffs, charges, and a very short livestream. According to a report from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office released to WFLA , Isaac Matthew Hurley was arrested after allegedly hiding inside a...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral Police Department announced that they arrested two men following an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven on Andalusia Boulevard. CCPD says that on Jan. 12, a male brandished a handgun, grabbed cash, and fled. They add that they identified a white four-door Chevrolet Malibu that was involved...

Deputies investigating active scene that began at Bonita Beach pizza restaurant and moved into Lee County jurisdiction.

Southwest Florida Proton has delivered its first proton therapy treatment, officially becoming the first cancer center on Florida’s west coast to offer this highly advanced and precise form of radiation therapy. The first treatment on Dec. 30 marks a major milestone in cancer care for the region, giving local...

Here is your forecast for Saturday, January 17th, 2026. After a frigid Friday morning, Saturday morning was much more comfortable. Temperatures were 15 to 20 degrees warmer. We'll warm up overall on Saturday reaching the mid to upper 70s with light southerly winds and lots of sunshine. This is the warm surge ahead of...

Commercial developer buys acreage for retail project. A 68-acre commercial property in Fort Myers has sold for $14.15 million. The land is at 312 Blackstone Drive. Justin Thibaut, CEO of LSI Cos., which brokered the deal, says the buyer plans to build a large scale retail development on the property. The sale, he...

A juvenile fired a gun outside a Port Charlotte Waffle House after causing a disturbance and being asked to leave, Charlotte County deputies said.

Between Sanibel and Captiva lies Blind Pass, a shell lover’s dream and a place that rewards early arrivals. You will feel the Gulf breeze as piles of shells clatter underfoot and dolphins occasionally cruise the channel. Parking can be tight, currents can be fierce, but the sunsets make you...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A strong cold front is on the way to the Gulf Coast, and it will usher in big changes to our weather. First, things will get breezier throughout the day today. Then, a low-end rain chance will develop with the passage of this cold front this afternoon.