Cape Coral cracks down on party house rentals, hiking fees to $350
Cape Coral raised short-term rental registration fees to $350 starting January 1, to crack down on hosts who ignore city rules and regulations.
2 hospitalized after fiery crash on US-41 near Coconut Point in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Two people had to be taken to the hospital after a fiery crash shut down part of U.S. 41 at Coconut Point in Lee County. According to Estero Fire Rescue, one of the people who was injured was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert.
WELCOME! First baby of the New Year arrives in Fort Myers
Baby Rowan White was born happy and healthy at 12:49 a.m., becoming Lee Health's first newborn of 2026.
Older Florida resident says mover stole $100K in jewelry from her armoire
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (WBBH) — A senior in Port Charlotte is warning others after losing roughly $100,000 worth of jewelry, including sentimental pieces from her late husband and mom, when a moving company employee allegedly stole an armoire during her recent move from New Hampshire. “It really hurts to...
Cops: Man killed in wreck
PORT CHARLOTTE — A man died late on New Year's Eve in a single vehicle crash in a busy stretch of U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail.
No occupants found in submerged vehicle in San Carlos Park
Emergency crews found no occupants in a submerged vehicle in San Carlos Park Wednesday night. The driver was located safe at home by deputies.
Heavy deputy presence in Port Charlotte neighborhood
Charlotte County deputies are blocking several intersections in a Port Charlotte neighborhood. We have reached out to authorities for more information.
4 dead in New Year’s Day crash on Florida road: FHP
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—Four people died in a crash early Thursday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. A Kia Forte, driven by a 30-year-old Immokalee woman, was traveling east on State Road 82 when the car entered the westbound lane, attempting to pass a Kia Sedona, driven by a 41-year-old Naples Man....
Four Arrested in Coordinated Walmart Theft Operation Across Lee County
Lee County deputies grabbed four suspects tied to thefts at Walmart locations around the county. The Lee County Sheriff's Office caught wind of crimes at the Pine Island Road store and another in Estero. Both happened between Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. On Dec. 22, deputies got their first call...
Fly Heli responds to wildlife concerns over low-flying helicopter near FMB
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on Fly Heli’s response after neighbors raised concerns about helicopter flights near Bowditch Point.
