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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Crews surveyed the Seven Islands property in Cape Coral on Tuesday as part of a project to restore and stabilize the shoreline after construction crews mistakenly removed mangroves in June without permits. “The problem with the mangroves that disappeared, it affects the ecosystem quite, quite...

East Manatee-based Benderson Development recently acquired three retail properties totaling nearly 350,000 square feet across the region, from Pinellas to Lee County. The acquisitions include shopping centers Venice Market Place and Granada Plaza in Dunedin in addition to the Lowe’s store in Estero. Both the Venice and

FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida church was left in disarray after deputies say a man broke in, trashed the sanctuary, damaged instruments, and left behind a bizarre scene outside. Sheriff Carmine Marceno say 19-year-old Aaron Vicente is accused of burglarizing Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday with...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Fire & EMS crews extinguished a recreational vehicle fire that extended to the garage of a home over the weekend.

PUNTA GORDA — A man is in custody following an all-night standoff with deputies at a home south of Punta Gorda.

A 10-year-old boy barely survived a fentanyl overdose after his dad and dad's girlfriend left copious amounts of the drug around a Florida hotel room, according to authorities. The post 10-year-old found unresponsive with 'faint pulse' after pair leave boy in hotel room with fentanyl all around, cops say first appeare

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said a scene on Pasadena Drive has been secured and one suspect is in custody. The agency had earlier described the response as an ongoing domestic incident. Deputies asked the public to avoid the area. In a subsequent update,...

Matlacha Pass Bridge connects the mainland to Pine Island and serves as the gateway to one of Southwest Florida’s quirkiest hidden gems. This unassuming span over the turquoise waters has earned the playful nickname “World’s Fishing-est Bridge” thanks to the anglers who line its rails day and night, casting for snook,

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral couple is searching for answers as cracks in their driveway and property continue to worsen, with the city investigating the issue. "If you look at my driveway, it's all cracked and beat up," said Jack Johnson, a resident of northwest Cape Coral.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Relentless heat continues Tuesday as highs reach the mid to upper 90s. Factoring in humidity, it will feel as hot as 105 to 110 degrees. If you work outdoors, take breaks in the shade when possible and stay hydrated. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate...