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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Showers and thunderstorms may get in the way of outdoor plans this Fourth of July. For that reason, Saturday is a Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day. Rain will develop along the coastline by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. As we move later on into the day, the rain will shift off to the e

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Can't make it to see the fireworks on the 4th?. Cape Coral's Red, White, & Boom fireworks display will stream LIVE on the Very Local Gulf Coast app, hosted by Gulf Coast ABC anchor Channing Frampton at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Frampton will be covering the...

If you're looking to get away from the built-up sprawl of Tampa or Fort Myers, you can make a day trip from one of these cities to Southwest Florida's native habitats. In the pastures between Florida's coastal towns, you'll find natural creeks, prairies, and wildflowers. The Gilley Creek Tract of the Edward W. Chance R

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted after failing to show up in court following an arrest for two counts of drug possession. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Bill Fox, 44, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over at around 4 a.m. When the deputy asked the driver and Fox to exit the vehicle,

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thunderstorms off the Gulf Coast Saturday morning spawned multiple waterspouts. One was spotted off the coast of Sanibel as a strong thunderstorm moved over the island. The other was a little later in the morning as a cell approached the coast of Englewood. Waterspouts are...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The identity of the man who died after a lightning strike on Fort Myers Beach on Friday has been revealed. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, 51-year-old Viktar Kiryk was identified as the victim who died in the lightning strike. LCSO said that Kiryk was in the water with three other

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is wanted after being accused of violating his probation following an arrest for attacking a senior citizen over a $10 debt. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Willie Fuse, 32, went into a tirade over a perceived $10 debt. The victim said Fuse shoved him to the ground and

Plan ahead if you are headed to Fort Myers Beach for the July 4 parade or to watch fireworks. Matanzas Pass Bridge to Fort Myers Beach and Estero Boulevard will be closed at set times during July 4 festivities . Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed form 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to oncoming traffic during Fort Myers Beach's ann

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Fort Myers man Friday night who they say was drunk driving and fled a traffic stop. According to FHP, troopers saw the driver speeding in a KIA SUV on US-41 at Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers at around 10:58 p.m. Troopers attempted to stop the driver, who t

Some places just make you feel like a kid again, and Daddy Dee’s Ice Cream Parlor in North Fort Myers, Florida is absolutely one of them. Step through the door and you’ll find over 60 flavors of premium ice cream waiting for you, plus model trains running overhead that make the whole experience feel like a dream you ne