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FORT MYERS, Fla. — An area of interest has a medium chance of tropical development in the Gulf this week. The Gulf Coast Storm Team is closely monitoring the disorganized area of storms over northeastern Mexico. While development isn't expected over the next 24 hours as the storms remain...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota man accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 75 while intoxicated, crashing into multiple cars, and resulting in the death of a 21-year-old, pleaded not guilty Monday in Charlotte County Court. Dennis Lee Olson, 53, appeared virtually while in custody. He waived...

Fort Lauderdale-based boating supply company West Marine plans to close four stores in the region. The company's announcement that it plans to shutter 59 locations comes about a month after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing headwinds including consumer behavior shifts and severe weather. Stores in Venice, Port

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral Police surrounded the area of Trafalgar Parkway near Southwest 22nd Court Sunday night. Video shows multiple police cars lining the street. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the Cape Coral Police Department to learn more about the scene. You can count on...

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — Fire crews are on the scene of a reported structure fire at a San Carlos Park home Monday morning. Crews were dispatched to the fire at a home along Trillium Road shortly after 6 a.m. A Gulf Coast News crew on the scene captured...

Buc-ee's may be undergoing an ambitious expansion across multiple states, but some locals aren't making it easy to start building.

A social media influencer who reached a plea deal after authorities arrested her twice for theft at the same Target store was taken back into custody this week for violating her probation. Marlena Velez, 23, of Cape Coral, was arrested this week after authorities said that she didn't follow her probation instructions m

On March 24, 2026, the Punta Gorda Garden Club transformed A Vermont Touch Florist and Events into a vibrant celebration of nature, artistry, and community during its annual flower show, aptly themed “From Golf to Gulf.”

12901 McGregor Blvd., Unit 23, Fort Myers – (239)208-7356. Sushi Sake looks like a sushi restaurant should, with sleek wood, neon highlights and a modern atmosphere. What’s even better than a pretty place is pretty sushi! Here, plates of sushi rolls are garnished with purple orchids or served in palm leaf boats. The id

PUNTA GORDA — After more than 10 years of bouncing from courtroom to courtroom, a lawsuit over the suicide death of David Szakalos at the Charlotte County Jail has been settled.