Measles outbreak confirmed in Collier County; official count incomplete
One local health clinic confirmed to Fox 4 it had reported 20 measles cases to the state in recent days — cases not yet reflected in the Department of Health’s most recent count.
Three charged with violent robbery scheme that lured victim to Lehigh Acres home
The sheriff's office said the incident began when one suspect, who knew the victim, lured him to her home where two men were waiting.
Attorneys call for overturning Mark Sievers’ death sentence
Post-conviction attorneys for a Bonita Springs man on death row for the 2015 murder-for-hire of his wife argue his conviction and death sentence violate his constitutional rights. Meanwhile state prosecutors argue he received a fair trial. A Lee County jury in December 2019 convicted Mark Sievers, now 57, of being a...
Florida’s Hidden Gem Hideaway Serves a Taste of Fall River
A Port Charlotte restaurant surprised a Westport woman with SouthCoast flavors, Portuguese favorites, and even a picture of the Braga Bridge.
Bimini Square development officially opens in downtown Cape Coral
Bimini Square development in downtown Cape Coral officially opened, featuring 218 apartments, two restaurants, and a Lee Health clinic.
Cape Coral woman arrested for road rage incident involving property damage
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A road rage incident in Cape Coral led to the arrest of a local woman after she allegedly caused property damage, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. On February 5, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Del Prado Boulevard North and NE Pine Island...
‘A lovely person’: Neighbors remember kayaker who died near Sanibel Causeway
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on how friends and neighbors are remembering a Fort Myers Beach kayaker who died after an incident near the Sanibel Causeway.
Father’s heart breaks as missing daughter found dead in Fort Myers
Mark Curvo shares his heartbreak after his daughter Julia was found dead in Fort Myers. Crime Stoppers seeks timeline information.
3 To Know: Multi-county police chase; Winter Wine Fest raises millions
1. POLICE CHASE: Starts in Charlotte and concludes in Collier. A Miami man fled authorities across multiple Southwest Florida counties on a rare chilly Saturday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a request for assistance from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and North Port Police Department...
Bayshore Live Oak Park in Port Charlotte Opens New Amenities After Shoreline Renourishment
Residents of Port Charlotte and visitors alike have cause for celebration, as Bayshore Live Oak Park, located on Bayshore Road, has just announced the opening of new amenities following a recent phase of shoreline renourishment. According to an official release from Charlotte County, the park's additions include...
