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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Three men were arrested in Charlotte County after being accused of breaking into a hurricane-damaged home to steal scrap metal. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, on July 13, deputies responded to a home on Mississippi Avenue in reference to a residential burglary. Deputies spo

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were found dead Wednesday during a well-being check at a Port Charlotte home, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded July 15 to the 2600 block of Rock Creek Drive, where they found two deceased people inside the home. The...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect high heat with minor rain chances for your Thursday. Highs will soar to the mid to upper 90s, but it will feel near and above 100. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says to look out for isolated showers inland Thursday afternoon. The heat will back off a bit as we head into the we

LABELLE, Fla. — The LaBelle drawbridge on State Road 29 in Hendry County will close for two weekends starting Friday, July 17, to allow crews to make urgent safety repairs. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said the work is necessary to keep the bridge safe for drivers. During the weekend, the bridge will

Buying a first home has always been a major financial milestone, but for many young adults, that goal is becoming harder to reach. A Clever Real Estate analysis of 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 dropped from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36% decline.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The developers of the Gulf Gateway Resort and Marina in Cape Coral are requesting city approval to establish a community development district for their 47-acre Seven Islands project, following months of debate sparked by the illegal removal of mangroves on the 7th Island. A CDD...

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July 14, 2026 – Florida Neurology Group is expanding access to migraine and severe headache relief with the introduction of same-day headache infusion treatments at its Fort Myers office, offering patients a faster alternative to emergency room or urgent care visits. The new service, launched this spring, provides pati

Was a real Florida corrections officer named "Lena Hale" arrested for impregnating inmates? No, that's not true: No credible news organizations reported the story. Viral posts making the claim shared images showing a person supposedly having two different hair colors at the moment of booking. The alleged mugshot displa

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The aquifers that supply water to Cape Coral continue to recover from one of Southwest Florida's worst droughts in decades. Above-average rainfall and reduced groundwater pumping are helping water levels rebound as outdoor watering restrictions are eased, but conservation efforts remain in place. Cap