Fort Myers FL

Video has been released showing an hours-long standoff between Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies and a man who threatened to kill his family.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Construction crews have reached a key milestone in the Fort Myers Beach pier replacement project, transitioning from test piles to production piles that will support the new structure. After starting with test piles, crews have now moved to installing production piles, which is an...

The historic transformation project taking place at Southwest Florida International Airport (RWS) has reached another significant milestone. On Oct. 14, airport officials, along with members of the construction team, celebrated the placement of the final structural beam atop what will be the new, expanded RSW Terminal. This "topping out" signified the completion of the building's structural phase. "We are one step closer to significantly enhancing the passenger experience at RSW," the airport sa

A Florida sheriff's office jumped into action to rescue three people and their dog after their boat caught fire.

Delta Air Lines is adding more flights in Florida , including at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. Delta will offer additional service over 10 days surrounding Patriots’ Day and spring break in 2027, including peak periods April 16-18 and April 22-25, the airline announced Oct. 10. Previously announced daily nonstop Delta flights between RSW and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina take off Nov. 21. Other airlines are also expanding their route

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Neighbors say they were afraid to leave their homes after hearing a burst of gunfire in northwest Cape Coral earlier this month. One caller told 911 dispatchers the shots sounded like someone firing an assault rifle in a backyard. “It’s terrifying the kids. Like, it’s...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An approaching cold front is set to bring high storm coverage and gusty conditions to the Gulf Coast this weekend. In the meantime, Friday will be muggy with highs in the low 90s. Scattered storms will develop by the late afternoon and track inland tonight.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was found guilty of DUI manslaughter on Thursday in a 2017 motorcycle crash that killed one person in Fort Myers. According to the State Attorney's Office, Pavel Naranjo was found guilty of DUI manslaughter and DUI while license suspended, revoked or canceled following a three-day Lee County trial. The jury returned the guilty verdict after just 22 minutes of deliberation.

They were suspended with pay 2 months ago. This week they were fired. Fort Myers Beach Community Development Director Frankie Kropacek and Community Services Director Jeff Hauge were officially let go this week. We do not know exactly why they were fired, although the town has promised full transparency when the investigation is complete.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Cape Coral man was arrested Monday in Punta Gorda on a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended license, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Mario Portillo, 30, was taken into custody near Taylor Road and Education Avenue. A Charlotte County deputy...