Fort Myers FL

I had my friends and neighbors in Lake Suzy on my mind this past week.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An onshore wind will favor a few coastal downpours Monday morning, though the best chance for storms will be inland by the late afternoon. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says that despite the storms, it will still be another hot afternoon with highs in the low to mid-90s.

When Charlotte County Sheriff’s Sgt. Elio Diaz was killed at a Port Charlotte gas station on Dec. 15, 2024, his fellow deputies used video from cameras at the convenience store to quickly learn what happened, then used license-plate readers to track down his assailant who was a few miles away.

The official reopening date was Aug. 18. But three days earlier, word had quickly spread that the Alva Country Diner was in a soft-opening phase. And that’s all it took. “It’s been so busy,” said Michelle Lussier, who co-owns the landmark Southwest Florida restaurant off State Road 80 with her husband, Chris. “We ran o

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

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A Port Charlotte man is accused of stealing approximately $3,000 worth of fishing equipment, according to an arrest report from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. The report says that on August 18 officers with the Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a parking lot on...

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