Fort Myers FL

A man fishing in a kayak off Florida's Gulf Coast had a close encounter with a large bull shark.

Fort Myers, Naples, SW Florida residents might want to consider a road trip to nearby Sarasota. Businesses on Sarasota’s famed St. Armands Circle are back at full capacity on one of its most storm-battered blocks. Now fully leased, a three-unit retail building at 28 S. Boulevard of the Presidents, which took on significant flood damage during hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024...

The Pandemic price boom for homes in places like Ocala and Naples has finally relaxed.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Friday night will remain dry for the Gulf Coast, and no rain is expected over the area. Humidity will make it feel slightly uncomfortable tonight as lows struggle to fall below 70 degrees. Saturday will be hot and humid as an approaching cold front will...

Understanding East Corkscrew Residents: Key Insights from the 2026 Community Survey. Residents of East Corkscrew Road in Estero are among the fastest-growing and most dynamic communities in Southwest Florida. A recent comprehensive Engage Estero survey conducted with 347 residents provides valuable insights into who lives in this area, what matters to them, and how they perceive current challenges and future opportunities. The findings...

PUNTA GORDA — A man who confronted minors riding e-bikes on his street wound up in jail this week, facing felony charges.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — School District of Lee County Superintendent Denise Carlin discussed proposed $47 million budget cuts during a conference at the district headquarters, where she was joined by Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas. Kamoutsas and Carlin discussed preserving programs like arts and sports while making changes to...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation in the area of Kennwood Terrace in Port Charlotte. CCSO said that this is an active investigation. This is a developing story and will be updated. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and...

It's not sweater weather, but the cold front headed this way will bring notable rains to a region that's gripped in drought. Meteorologists are calling for upwards of an inch of rain in the Fort Myers and Naples area this weekend as a cold front moves across the Sunshine State. "Cold front" is a meteorological term that described low pressure systems that work their...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A crash involving a school bus took place at the intersection of Hancock Creek Boulevard South and Pondella Road in Cape Coral Friday morning. Rob Spicker, Director of Communications for the School District of Lee County, confirmed the crash to Gulf Coast News. Spicker added...