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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. K-8 School in Cape Coral has opened its new 225,000-square-foot campus on Northwest 20th Avenue, marking a fresh start after Hurricane Ian destroyed its original building in 2022. The school now serves both elementary and middle school students. "It's been quite...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Charlotte County deputy has been found guilty of DUI and refusing to submit to DUI testing after entering a no-contest plea. According to court records, Scott Clemens' attorney submitted a written no-contest plea on Tuesday. A judge found Clemens guilty on both charges and sentenced him to 12

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - An Englewood couple says a dogsitter they hired in July robbed them while they were on vacation, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators say the couple hired a woman identified as Sara Bettencourt to care for their dogs, meeting with Bettencourt two weeks before they left town

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said lightning caused a fire at a house on Maple Avenue North on Wednesday afternoon. According to the fire district, the fire is out but the extent of the damage is not known at this time. In addition, no injuries have been reported.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County is completing the final design for a pilot project that will convert homes in the Ortiz Circle and Orange River Estates areas from a septic to a sewer water system. "I think the real story here is water quality and affordability," said Assistant...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County deputies are searching for two people accused of stealing $1,000 worth of baby formula from a Lee County Publix. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, on Wednesday, two people entered the Publix located on Palm Beach Boulevard and are accused of removing approximately $1,000 worth

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Employees at the Trebing Tile store on Del Prado Boulevard are thankful no one was hurt after they say a driver crashed into the building. Surveillance video from inside Trebing Tile captured the moment of impact. Alex Reed, an employee at the store, said he heard several loud noises before the van s

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County deputies are seeking the public's help in locating a missing infant on Wednesday. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies are searching for a two-month-old infant, Bonnie Dudley. Bonnie is believed to be with her mother, Sierra Lemke, 33. Lemke drives an...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee County deputies are seeking information on a woman accused of hitting a 7-Eleven store clerk in the face with a BuzzBall alcoholic beverage. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, on Monday, at around 11:57 p.m., deputies responded to the 7-Eleven on Sunshine Boulevard North in Lehigh A

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast is in store for a wet Wednesday. Numerous storms will roll from the east to the coast. The heaviest downpours are set to hit during rush hour, so look out for wet roads on your commute. Live Interactive Radar: Track conditions in...