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FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is wanted by officers after being accused of violating the terms of his probation following an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Willie Douglas, 32, has been evading police for weeks after violating the terms of his probation following an

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Walmart has announced that Tap to Pay will be introduced to select Walmart and Sam's Club stores across the U.S. In a news release, the company said that the rollout will begin on Monday. A nationwide implementation across all Walmart and Sam's Club locations is set to be completed by the end of the

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Leftover inland showers are expected to fade through the evening leaving much of the Gulf Coast dry. Humid and warm weather is expected overnight as lows settle to the upper 70s. An increase in moisture is expected on Sunday, leading to expanded rain coverage and...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The man accused of barricading himself in his Charlotte County home and setting it on fire made his first appearance in court on Sunday. Renel Joseph, 51, faced a judge virtually, seen in a wheelchair with a cast on his arm. Joseph faces a long...

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Sanibel City Council unanimously approved the 2027 solid waste assessment. Annually, the City levies a special assessment on residents for the collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, and horticulture. An annual assessment to residential property owners provides funding for the

The Sanibel City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on an ordinance to change some speed limits on Sanibel roads. Council has been considering this for months, since a Roadway Speed Study was first discussed in March. Here are the speed limits that Council unanimously approved in an ordinance:. RoadCurrent...

ENGLEWOOD — Fire crews from Charlotte County and Englewood battled a fire that consumed a house on Knight Island on Saturday.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man is wanted on a new warrant following an arrest for animal cruelty. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Browen Sweet, 36, became enraged after one of his two Chinese Shar-Peis caused damage to drywall in the garage. Sweet grabbed the dog by the neck and dunked its head

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Coastal rain is possible Saturday morning thanks to onshore flow, but it's not guaranteed. The better chance for rain exists this afternoon primarily inland. Isolated storms are possible later today, but drier air aloft limits rain chances to 30%. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate...

A Gulf Coast Mexican restaurant chain known for its birria tacos and tequila-forward bar is set to open its first Miami-Dade County location on Miracle Mile this fall. Azul of Coral Gables will take over the second-generation space at 127 Miracle Mile, seating roughly 200 guests once it opens, with owner Franklin Andra