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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Severe and extreme drought expanded for Charlotte and Desoto counties this week. While many areas east of I-75 are drought-free, coastal communities still desperately need the rain. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says it took until August to become drought-free last year. Our...

The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two teens were arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say they set off explosive devices in the restrooms of Jim Jeffers Park. According to a news release, officers initially responded to calls of criminal mischief at the park on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found damage t

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WCTV) - Another child died inside a hot car in Florida this week, marking the 14th nationwide death so far this year and the fifth hot car death in Florida in just over a month. The incident transpired on Tuesday in Fort Myers when a 17-month-old girl...

The Libertarian Party of Lee County will hold two forums in the upcoming weeks to provide a platform for 2026 Candidates and School Board Candidates to address the community. With a school board meeting scheduled on Monday, Aug. 3, the Libertarian Party of Lee County aims to engage with candidates and voters alike on c

Picture this: golden rings with a crunch so loud you can hear it across the table, crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. That’s exactly what you’ll find at The Original Cheeburger Cheeburger on Sanibel Island, where onion rings aren’t just a side dish—they’re a main event. Locals and tourists alike have been r

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly crash has shut down a Lee County road on Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash with at least one confirmed fatality has shut down the westbound lanes of College Parkway at South Pointe Boulevard. At this time, it is...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Inside her Cape Coral kitchen, Tamanika Rooks realizes her dreams have risen to reality. Those dreams were filled with sweet treats and teachable moments with her three children. "The oldest, he has sensory issues," said Tamanika. "Then, of course, you've got the two's. You know...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has decided not to move forward with a proposal to use air rights for redevelopment above Edison Mall and areas surrounding Cleveland Ave. The CRA reviewed a study that explored ways to better utilize the land by adding...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Three separate swatting calls in Cape Coral and Fort Myers over the past week prompted large law enforcement responses after callers falsely reported shootings and kidnappings, sending officers and deputies to neighborhoods expecting dangerous emergencies. In one case Friday night, a 911 caller repor