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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash involving multiple vehicles is currently under investigation on US-17 at I-75. Per FHP, the crash occurred around 7:15 Thursday morning, and killed one person. Three vehicles were involved: a Toyota, Acura and a semi. As of 8:00 a.m., the northbound ramp to I-75...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Roads on Estero Island are being repaved this week as part of a project aimed at reducing flooding and storm damage, with construction around Albatross Street expected to finish by Friday. Michele Cherney, a Fairview Isles resident since 2010, said flooding has been a...

Everywhere Matt Mangas went, the Southwest Florida radio personality would meet local bands, and they’d often slip him their new single or album. After he got home from his station's live remote or festival appearance, he’d pop in the band’s CD — and frequently be amazed at what he heard. Now, years later, Mangas plays

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a deadly crash near the Duncan Road I-75 entrance ramp in Solana Wednesday morning. FHP says that one person has died in this crash. CCSO says...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — One person is detained after Lee County deputies searched for a suspect in Lehigh Acres who they say crashed their car into a ditch and barricaded themselves inside Thursday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were actively searching for a wanted suspect...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral City Council has approved a $195,000 plan to upgrade city hall’s security system after an assessment revealed risks of unauthorized access to restricted areas. Michael McCary, a Cape Coral resident of over 15 years, said he is familiar with the current security...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Three men were arrested in Charlotte County after being accused of breaking into a hurricane-damaged home to steal scrap metal. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, on July 13, deputies responded to a home on Mississippi Avenue in reference to a residential burglary. Deputies spo

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were found dead Wednesday during a well-being check at a Port Charlotte home, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded July 15 to the 2600 block of Rock Creek Drive, where they found two deceased people inside the home. The...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect high heat with minor rain chances for your Thursday. Highs will soar to the mid to upper 90s, but it will feel near and above 100. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says to look out for isolated showers inland Thursday afternoon. The heat will back off a bit as we head into the we

LABELLE, Fla. — The LaBelle drawbridge on State Road 29 in Hendry County will close for two weekends starting Friday, July 17, to allow crews to make urgent safety repairs. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said the work is necessary to keep the bridge safe for drivers. During the weekend, the bridge will