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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — In the past two weeks, Lee Health reported one case of measles at Golisano Children's Hospital, and the Florida Department of Health in Collier County confirmed another case as of last Saturday. Florida has reported 156 cases of measles since January, with health officials emphasizing...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A flood advisory is active in Lee County until 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 28. Live Interactive Radar: Track conditions in real time with the Gulf Coast Live Radar. The flood advisory includes: Fort Myers, Buckingham, Lehigh Acres, Gateway and Fort Myers Villas. Strong thunderstorms in...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A 71-year-old Cape Coral man faces multiple charges after police said he crashed a rented Jeep into a tree and a mailbox before driving away and refusing to stop for officers. Glenn Anthony Arrigo was arrested Thursday on charges including driving under the influence, fleeing...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is hosting a news conference on Friday afternoon. The news conference is expected to start at approximately 2 p.m. LCSO said Sheriff Carmine Marceno will announce an update about a recent Major Crimes Unit investigation. Count on Gulf Coast News...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested 47-year-old James Eric Johnson Jr. (DOB 01/03/1979) following a robbery at a local convenience store. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 2:10 AM, Cape Coral Police Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a convenience store at the 800 block of

A Fort Myers man died in a crash on Cemetery Road near Dana Road. FHP said his westbound Nissan crossed into the eastbound lane and entered the path of a Chevrolet Suburban. Passengers in both vehicles and the Suburban’s driver were injured and transported to a hospital. *****. A...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Punta Gorda Middle School teacher arrested and charged with sexual battery of a boy in Sarasota County has a history of suspected child abuse going back nearly a decade, investigators’ and court records indicate. Brian L. Pavluchuk, 40, was arraigned in Sarasota County Court...

If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.

Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.

Tucked into the quiet backroads of Ona, Florida—population small, charm enormous—you’ll find something utterly unexpected: a castle made of aluminum, rising like a mirage from the swampy landscape. Solomon’s Castle isn’t just a roadside curiosity—it’s a full-blown, self-built fortress of recycled materials, groan-worthy wordplay, and offbeat artistry.