Fort Myers FL

FORT MYERS, Fla. — After strong storms targeted Lee County overnight, lingering showers will impact your morning commute. Keep the umbrella handy and use caution on the roads. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast has near-record heat on tap again Wednesday with highs in the mid 90s. A...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Big Bertha, a gentle dog in need of a loving home, is still waiting to find her forever family. Previously featured in a segment, Big Bertha is back, and her advocates are hopeful this will be her last appearance before being adopted. Joy Berry with...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says residents in Lehigh Acres have reported a string of car burglaries over the past week, with a group of teens reportedly targeting unlocked vehicles and raising fears they may be searching for weapons. Residents say they are not blaming teens...

On the afternoon of July 3, 2026, a family was in the Gulf off Fort Myers Beach when the sky opened and lightning struck the water around them. One man did not survive. Three of his family members were rushed to the hospital. A bystander performed CPR and used an AED before paramedics arrived, but it was not enough.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Crews with the Cape Coral Police Department and Lee County Sheriff's Office are at the scene of an active investigation off Kismet Parkway near Northeast 19th Avenue in Cape Coral. Crews can be seen digging and sifting through dirt at the scene, with multiple Lee...

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers man was arrested on Tuesday after he was accused of threatening a woman with a sword. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, Robert Lee Cunningham, 65, was arrested after he was accused of threatening the woman, who used to live at the home and was there

SANIBEL, Fla. — At the "Big Arts" center on Sanibel, as part of a class at Florida SouthWestern State, artists share a series of colorful zig zags, abstract themes, and bold statements. Their inspiration is to excite an audience with boredom. "Eventually, you get bored of the painting you...

Lisa Gottesman is being recognized as one of the best Realtors in Fort Myers, FL for buyers, sellers, luxury homeowners, relocation clients, and investors seeking trusted guidance from one of Southwest Florida’s most accomplished real estate professionals. With more than $475 million in closed sales volume, over 1,000

Buc-ee's plans to break ground soon in Fort Pierce on the first of four planned new mega gas stations in Florida. Besides the "World's Most Famous Beach" itself, what Daytona Beach attraction draws the most visitors each year? If you guessed Daytona International Speedway, you'd be wrong. The correct answer...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — An empty lot at the intersection of Northwest 3rd Street and 28th Avenue in Cape Coral is covered in piles of dirt, tall grass and weeds. A resident who lives across the street said he's frustrated and searching for answers. Steve Vermeulen said he spoke...