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An out-of-control driver slammed into the back of a school bus on a Florida street, and he was later arrested ... but not in connection to the crash.

Retirement really didn’t suit native New Yorkers Marie and Steve Quaranta. After moving to Southwest Florida five years ago, a retired Steve stayed busy as an entertainer (under the name Steve Michaels), like he’s done since he was 17. “It’s great when you first get down here,” he said. “You sit by the pool, drive...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A Punta Gorda tech shop owner is accused of fraud and criminal use of personal information, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said. According to an arrest report, a victim took their laptop to OnTech, owned by Kory Cameron Kossick, 28, to check for viruses. The report says that after leaving...

Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade and the 60 th -annual Swamp Cabbage Festival. Plus a look at what’s ahead in February. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at...

LABELLE, Fla. — LaBelle Middle School was put on a temporary "hold" on Wednesday after a possible threat to the school was identified during a routine security sweep. The Hendry County School District said the principal immediately suspended school activities and alerted the authorities as a precaution. Hendry...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida - Ronnie Sherman Leatherwood has been sentenced to seven years in prison for selling methamphetamine near an elementary school, according to the Office of State Attorney Amira Fox. Leatherwood, adjudicated guilty and sentenced as a Habitual Felony Offender, was prosecuted by Assistant State...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A serious two-vehicle crash left at least one person injured and heavy debris scattered across the roadway along Summerlin Road and FSW Parkway in Lee County. The crash happened on Thursday at approximately 11 a.m., and the southbound lanes of Summerlin Rd were shut down...

On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $258 million construction contract to restore and enhance the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility, expanding the capacity and making the facility more resilient to coastal flooding. This project includes the demolition of several buildings and...

Across Lee County and throughout Florida, fraudulent individuals are posing as property owners in attempts to steal land and homes. These scammers create fake email accounts, forge identification documents, and impersonate legitimate owners — and it is happening with alarming frequency. Due to the high volume of real...

There's a popular expression pretty much everyone has heard at one point or another in their life: They don't make them like they used to. This can be said about restaurant menus. We understand our audience loves food and dining coverage. There are hundreds of restaurants throughout Southwest Florida to satisfy just...