‘Absolutely horrific’: Some Lee County parents have issues with school bus stops
A Lee County School District post about the safety of it's school bus stops has sparked some families to claim the district has it all wrong
Armed and dangerous man wanted in Sarasota apprehended in New York state
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A man wanted on multiple felony warrants in Sarasota is now in custody after an interstate search ended with his arrest in New York State, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff. Jacques K. Gentis, 20, of Sarasota County, was last seen on January 27, 2025,...
Fort Myers Beach Elementary remains closed despite $11 million FEMA award
The Lee County School District clarified that the FEMA funding is not directly going toward reopening the beach school.
Last Time on B-MO in the MO’rning – Busted by the “BATMAN?”
Last Time on B-MO in the MO’rning – At approximately 2:03 a.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a burglary in progress at a home in Southeast Cape Coral, but when they arrived on the scene, they found the suspect already detained by Kyle Myvett, who was dressed in a Batman onesie, officials said. Kick’s 96’s dynamic...
Florida man in Batman pajamas nabs suspected neighborhood burglar
A Cape Coral man wearing Batman pajamas detained a suspected burglar after spotting him on his home security cameras, authorities said.
Cape Coral’s Leone’s Italian Market Shuts Down After 47-Year Run
A cherished Cape Coral institution closed on Aug. 23. Leone's Italian Market and Pizzeria, which had fed locals since 1978, shut down after Lisa Leone cited health concerns. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce that I have decided to sell Leone's, which has been serving the community for 47 years," wrote Lisa...
Wisconsin bank moves into SWFL with $6M investment in branches
Key takeaway: A Wisconsin community bank sees big opportunity in Southwest Florida, with two new branches. Core challenge: Interest rates are squeezing margins across the banking industry. What’s next: Work is underway on IncredibleBank’s second Lee County branch. A $2 billion Wisconsin bank — delivering on a...
Minneapolis Police Chief to Newsmax: Shooter’s Mother Difficult to Reach
Minneapolis Police Chief to Newsmax: Shooter's Mother Difficult to Reach
Police arrest teenager in Fort Myers Wawa parking lot shooting
The Fort Myers Police Department says a teenager has been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Wawa parking lot on Colonial Boulevard.
FORECAST: Tracking the potential for another wet weekend
Here is your forecast for Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. With the stationary boundary stalled just to our north, most of SWFL dealt with a fair amount of cloud cover, keeping temperatures in the 80s for Punta Gorda. Fort Myers was on par at 91°. Farther south into Collier county, Naples had a lot more sunshine and...
