Hot and hazy with a low rain chance Sunday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As another plume of Saharan dust moves overhead, expect things to be hot and hazy. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s, with some spots, like Fort Myers, will be one degree shy of tying a record.
Hundreds attend the Department of Health Charlotte County Back to School Bash
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County hosted its fourth annual Back to School Bash on Saturday.
Deep Creek man accused of leading FHP on chase while calling 911 in Charlotte...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Deep Creek man is accused of leading troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol on a chase Saturday morning while calling 911, thinking that the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was after him. According to an arrest report, troopers were traveling west on Harborview Road at...
Sarasota County lifts burn ban; Charlotte, DeSoto bans still in effect for now
SARASOTA — Sarasota County has ended its burn ban, officials announced Sunday morning.
Fort Myers woman wanted for probation violation following children’s clothing theft arrest
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers woman is wanted after authorities say she violated the terms of her probation following an arrest for stealing children's clothing from a local store. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Niya Brown, 44, was arrested after stealing more than a dozen sets...
Lee County man wanted after missing court hearing in burglary case
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted after authorities say he failed to appear in court following his arrest on burglary and theft charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Terry Lee Spearman, 54, is wanted after skipping a court hearing stemming from a recent burglary case.
WITH VIDEO: CHECKING OUT – Book lovers shop the shelves, bid farewell to the...
PORT CHARLOTTE — More than a thousand people gathered at the Port Charlotte Library on Saturday to bid farewell to the location that has served the community since 1968.
Crews battle Port Charlotte vehicle fire just 1 foot away from home
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Firefighters with Charlotte County Fire & EMS responded to a vehicle fire that was burning just feet away from a home on Saturday morning. Crews say that at around 6 a.m. they responded to Marcus Street in Port Charlotte in reference to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, firefighters say they found a
Diocese of Venice ordains Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Diocese of Venice in Florida ordained and installed Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero as its new leader during a ceremony at Saint John XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers this afternoon. More than 2,000 Catholics from across the Gulf Coast were invited to attend...
16-year-old seriously injured in Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash, deputies say
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A 16-year-old was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Lehigh Acres, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred early Sunday morning at Parkdale Boulevard and Homestead Road. LCSO says the vehicles involved were a motorcycle and black Chevy Cruze. The 16-year-old injure
