Fort Myers FL

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting that resulted in a death on Abscott St. in Port Charlotte.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gulf Coast News was honored with five regional Suncoast Emmy Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of its team members. "Good Morning Gulf Coast" meteorologist Jim Dickey won Weather Anchor for the second straight year. Meteorologist Rob Duns took home another award for "What's on...

ROTONDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A garage fire broke out prompting a joint response from the Englewood Area Fire Control District and Charlotte County. On Dec. 8, firefighters responded to a house fire in Rotonda. Crews were able to quickly put out the fire and prevent it from spreading. During their...

Sweet Tomatoes is planning to make a comeback with its Fort Myers spot in 2026. The location at 14080 S Tamiami Trail was a favorite dining choice before the pandemic. The restaurant was situated in South Fort Myers until it shut down in 2020. The Fort Myers location is undergoing...

PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Punta Gorda man, accusing him of leaving the scene of a crash where a minor was injured.

1. NOT JUST GATORS: FWC warns tourists about crocodiles. State wildlife officials are warning tourists about Florida’s American crocodile population. “As seasonal residents return to Florida for the winter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds everyone to enjoy Florida’s unique wildlife...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The family of an 18-year-old University of Texas freshman who died by suicide in January 2024 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Sigma Chi fraternity’s national chapter and individual members, alleging abuse and hazing. Sheri Roberts Updike said she discovered photos on...

Lee County is now issuing $225 fines to drivers who pass stopped school buses as new bus cameras catch hundreds of violations daily. Safety officials urge drivers to follow the law.

BABCOCK RANCH — Along with being a Charlotte County Sheriff’s lieutenant, William Garlick was also the “go-to” guy for “cuddles and boo-boo prevention.”

Tucked away on a Fort Myers street corner, beneath a bright orange sign that glows like a beacon for cheese lovers, Uncle Rico’s Pizza has been quietly creating the kind of food that makes Floridians willingly sit in I-75 traffic for hours. The unassuming storefront with its handful of...