Quality of Life in Charlotte County Florida
When people talk about quality of life in Charlotte County Florida, they often think of sunny skies, waterfront views, and laid-back living. But behind the beaches and the boating lies something deeper. Culture, history, and community spirit play a major role. The recent honor awarded to the Military Heritage Museum...
Gulf Cove Residents Advised to Boil Water After Potential Contamination Concerns, Charlotte County Issues...
Residents of Gulf Cove are under a precautionary boil water notice as announced by the Charlotte County Utilities Department. Effective September 3, the notice was issued following concerns over potential contamination of the drinking water supply within the specified area depicted in a map provided by utility...
DOH-Charlotte Issues Rabies Advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon captured in the area off Washington Loop Road and Duncan Road in Charlotte County on Aug. 26. All residents and visitors...
Charlotte County Teen Arrested for Written Threats of School Violence
An investigation led to the arrest of a 15-year-old Charlotte High School student after deputies received a tip regarding a school threat. On the morning of Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that indicated a 15-year-old student was planning violence at a Charlotte...
Couple accused in $70,000 counterfeit watch scam arrested, MDSO says
Jonathan Parra and Paula Sanchez have been charged with one count each of organized fraud/scheme to defraud.
$1.4 billion Powerball jackpot winning numbers released
Feeling lucky? It's time to check your tickets because the winning numbers for the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot have been released.
Cellphone video captures dangerous drivers ramming into each other, pulling PIT maneuver in Fort...
FORT MYERS, FLA. (WSVN) – A woman in Fort Myers captured a dramatic drive on camera showing a pair of drivers seemingly ramming into each other on purpose. The cellphone video shows a car ramming into the back of another vehicle on the road before appearing to speed up and veering off the roadway before performing a...
Cape man works to bring affordable homes to the Cape from North Fort Myers
Cape Coral affordable housing committee member works to bring hurricane-resistant homes to the city. FOX 4's Bella Line spoke with him about what makes them different.
Fort Myers Beach Set To Get New 1,000-Foot Pier in 2026
A new pier will stretch into the Gulf waters at Fort Myers Beach. Construction starts in late 2026, with plans for completion the next year. The structure will replace the old pier that Hurricane Ian destroyed. The new design dwarfs its predecessor. At 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide,...
Charlotte County residents push back on Boca Grande parking restrictions
Boca Community Access Alliance met for the first time Wednesday evening, exploring options to restore public parking near Boca Grande beaches.