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FORT MYERS, Fla. (WCTV) - Another child died inside a hot car in Florida this week, marking the 14th nationwide death so far this year and the fifth hot car death in Florida in just over a month. The incident transpired on Tuesday in Fort Myers when a 17-month-old girl...

The Libertarian Party of Lee County will hold two forums in the upcoming weeks to provide a platform for 2026 Candidates and School Board Candidates to address the community. With a school board meeting scheduled on Monday, Aug. 3, the Libertarian Party of Lee County aims to engage with candidates and voters alike on c

Picture this: golden rings with a crunch so loud you can hear it across the table, crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. That’s exactly what you’ll find at The Original Cheeburger Cheeburger on Sanibel Island, where onion rings aren’t just a side dish—they’re a main event. Locals and tourists alike have been r

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly crash has shut down a Lee County road on Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash with at least one confirmed fatality has shut down the westbound lanes of College Parkway at South Pointe Boulevard. At this time, it is...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Inside her Cape Coral kitchen, Tamanika Rooks realizes her dreams have risen to reality. Those dreams were filled with sweet treats and teachable moments with her three children. "The oldest, he has sensory issues," said Tamanika. "Then, of course, you've got the two's. You know...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has decided not to move forward with a proposal to use air rights for redevelopment above Edison Mall and areas surrounding Cleveland Ave. The CRA reviewed a study that explored ways to better utilize the land by adding...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Three separate swatting calls in Cape Coral and Fort Myers over the past week prompted large law enforcement responses after callers falsely reported shootings and kidnappings, sending officers and deputies to neighborhoods expecting dangerous emergencies. In one case Friday night, a 911 caller repor

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on several felony drug charges during a tactical traffic stop. Deputies pulled over and arrested Sergio Davila along Centennial Boulevard in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday after they say he tried to ditch the package full of cocaine.

How the SWFL Rotary Club Supports Local Businesses. Rotary’s Service Above Self tradition remains central to the club’s work. The group also creates practical ways for businesses to participate, including ribbon-cutting ceremonies, networking events, leadership programs, educational workshops, business expos, and membe

An unassuming traffic stop took an unexpected turn when officers stumbled upon a wanted fugitive in relation to the 2012 disappearance and death of Stephen Lepore. BY: Pexels In the early hours of Feb. 20, officials of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car as part of routine operations. Little did they kn