Fort Myers Workplace Dispute Ends In Arrest After Lehigh Acres Man Threatens Mass Shooting
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A workplace disagreement in Fort Myers escalated into a criminal investigation this past weekend after a Lehigh Acres man allegedly sent messages threatening to kill his colleagues. Timothy West, an employee at a business on Alico Trade Center Road, was taken into custody by Lee...
Iguana-infested bank demolition draws cheers from Florida neighbors
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (CBS12) — An abandoned Cape Coral bank so overrun with iguanas that the reptiles spread into a nearby neighborhood finally came down on February 11, and residents say they couldn't be happier. The building sat empty since Hurricane Ian in 2022, becoming a haven for invasive...
Cape Coral police to enhance road safety with high visibility enforcement
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department will continue its High Visibility Enforcement Details through May 8, 2026, to protect vulnerable road users. Lee County is among the top 25 counties in Florida for traffic crashes leading to serious and fatal injuries involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Between...
Brief chill before warmer weather builds across the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a brief chill to start your Tuesday morning, we're on track to see a quick warm-up through the day. Most Gulf Coast neighborhoods will warm into the low-to-mid 80s, which is a few degrees above average for mid-February. The warmth continues to build through...
You Should Have a 5th Council Member Today
The number one issue on today’s Fort Myers Beach Town Council agenda is filling the empty council seat. The council recently instituted a new process if a seat on council opens up. That new process will debut today. Jim Atterholt resigned from his seat at the end of 2025,...
Alumni Ross Chastain is bringing Southwest Florida ties to the pinnacle of motorsports
Many see college as the next step in life, not only to access more opportunities but also to gain a deeper understanding of a specific field. Ross Chastain came to FGCU to further support his family’s watermelon farming business, but ended up leaving with a seat in NASCAR. Growing...
Hurricane-damaged FGCU water, environment research hub reopens on Bonita Beach
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on FGCU’s Vester Field Station reopening after Hurricane Ian and what it means for coastal water research and students
A Roadside Stand In Florida Legendary Statewide For Its Key Lime Pie
Ever stumbled upon a roadside spot so low-key you almost miss it, only to realize turning around might be the best decision of your entire day?. Somewhere along a sunny Florida backroad, there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stop that locals talk about like they’ve joined a secret dessert society, and honestly, can you...
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Colonial Blvd Walmart in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers police are working an active scene at the Walmart Supercenter along Colonial Boulevard Monday night. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the shopping center was evacuated as the investigation continues. FMPD told Gulf Coast News that police received an anonymous bomb threat...
Punta Gorda officials want public input
PUNTA GORDA — Instead of having a Citizen Summit, Punta Gorda City Manager Melissa Reichert is planning a community input gathering.
