Fort Myers FL

Whether you're into pop culture, traditional holiday celebrations, or unique experiences like boat parades and science shows, Southwest Florida has something special planned for you this weekend.

Fifty years ago, Lee County’s population was about 160,000. Fort Myers and Cape Coral were the county’s only incorporated areas. Agriculture drove the economy, not tourism. There wasn’t a whole lot for locals to do beyond the beaches, with just a handful of shopping plazas, movie theaters and recreational amenities...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral firefighters rescued a cat from a canal on Thursday morning. According to a Facebook post from the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews from Truck Two rescued a cat that had somehow gotten stuck in a canal. They wrapped the cat in a towel...

It’s no secret that Marija is an avid reader. She LOVES reading. Every day at work feels like “storytime with Marija,” except instead of picture books, I’m getting the play-by-play of thriller plots, murder mysteries, and twist endings that sound like they belong in a Netflix documentary. The best part? She reads...

Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on Fort Myers Beach’s new storm-ready fire station and how its design will keep fire crews and the community safer.

A free fraud alert system can help protect property owners from title theft by providing notification if any documents filed with the owner’s name. Lee County Clerk of the Circuit & Comptroller Kevin Karnes said it’s a form of protection, pointing out that if someone becomes be a victim of property fraud in January...

Do you recognize them? Crime Stoppers says a group of “purse dippers” is targeting elderly women at SWFL stores and stealing their wallets.

Two teens are facing charges following a series of arsons in which Cape Coral police said they burned an American flag, a church sign, and other items, causing significant damage at multiple locations.

A Cape Coral woman said she lost nearly $20,000 after a scammer directed her to deposit money into a Bitcoin machine and buy gift cards.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking help in locating a suspect accused of vandalizing a property. FMPD says that in the early hours of Dec. 7, the suspect vandalized property located on Heitman Street. He was then seen in Downtown Fort Myers visiting a local bar.