FORECAST: Scattered storms expected once again today
Here is the forecast for Monday, August 25th, 2025. Good morning, Southwest Florida! We are waking up with a few coastal showers. Most of the wet weather early is from Venice south through Cape Haze. The front that brought us the wet weekend is sitting a little farther north this morning and that will allow the...
Jet ski rider injured in Charlotte County accident near Stump Pass, FWC says
A personal watercraft rider was injured Friday near Stump Pass in Charlotte County when ejected during a sharp turn, FWC reports.
Cape Coral Fire says lawn care worker rescued from canal drowning
Hero alert! Someone jumped into a canal to save a drowning lawn care worker in Cape Coral, according to the fire department. Tag someone who inspires you.
At least four people injured in Tamiami Trail crash, Charlotte County crews say
Four people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Tamiami Trail in Charlotte County this morning, according to authorities.
POP WARNER: Bandits raze Canes, Warriors fall to Firecats
At Punta Gorda’s Carmalita Park, the Charlotte Warriors had a tough time with the weather and the Fort Myers Firecats. Across the bridge, Port Charlotte played host to the Naples Hurricanes and had a lot of success.
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FORECAST: Cloudy and scattered storms possible Monday
Here is your forecast for Sunday, August 24th, 2025. It was a rather weekend, with parts of SWFL receiving between 4 to 8 inches of rain. Tonight, we will remain mostly cloudy as temperatures cool into the low 80s and low 90s. Monday will be similar to the weekend with...
PURE JOY TAKES THE STAGE: Cape Coral’s first inclusive improv performance
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — An improv class in Cape Coral performed for the public for the first time, bringing joy and recognition to adults and adolescents with disabilities in Southwest Florida. Six months ago, artistic director Leslie Fanelli came to Special Populations with a simple idea. She wanted to...
THINKING TIKI: City lost its Bayfront Center; chickee-style hut could replace it
PUNTA GORDA — The Punta Gorda City Council is set to discuss three design idea options for the Bayfront Center footprint at Wednesday’s meeting.
Bonita Springs firefighters rescue three from crash
Bonita Springs firefighters said they responded to a three-vehicle collision at an intersection on Sunday afternoon.