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FORT MYERS, Fla. — As inland showers slowly begin to fade, there could be a few wet spots this evening near Interstate 75, but the general trend is for drier weather just in time for fireworks. Clouds will slowly break apart through the night and the vast majority should see mostly dry weather after 10 p.m. Overnight l

(This content was created with the help of AI.) A holiday weekend outing off Florida's Gulf Coast nearly turned into a catastrophe when a boat flipped near the Sanibel Causeway, sending eight people—including a baby and a young child—into the water, reports WFLA. A crew from US Coast Guard Station at Fort Myers Beach g

The release of Florida’s school and district grades each year provides a snapshot of academic performance, but some results carry deeper meaning than others.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Parts of the Gulf Coast are waking up to some rain to start Sunday off. These morning storms will favor our coastal areas, bringing some heavy rain and lightning to start the day. Also, we could see some waterspouts offshore as a result of these storms.

On Saturday July 4th, 2026, Downtown Fort Myers celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic Fourth of July event at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. The evening featured a ceremonial tribute, local vendors and a live performance from Deb & The Dynamics, leading into a fireworks and drone show along the riverfro

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Showers and thunderstorms may get in the way of outdoor plans this Fourth of July. For that reason, Saturday is a Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day. Rain will develop along the coastline by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. As we move later on into the day, the rain will shift off to the e

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Can't make it to see the fireworks on the 4th?. Cape Coral's Red, White, & Boom fireworks display will stream LIVE on the Very Local Gulf Coast app, hosted by Gulf Coast ABC anchor Channing Frampton at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Frampton will be covering the...

If you're looking to get away from the built-up sprawl of Tampa or Fort Myers, you can make a day trip from one of these cities to Southwest Florida's native habitats. In the pastures between Florida's coastal towns, you'll find natural creeks, prairies, and wildflowers. The Gilley Creek Tract of the Edward W. Chance R

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man is wanted after failing to show up in court following an arrest for two counts of drug possession. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Bill Fox, 44, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over at around 4 a.m. When the deputy asked the driver and Fox to exit the vehicle,

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thunderstorms off the Gulf Coast Saturday morning spawned multiple waterspouts. One was spotted off the coast of Sanibel as a strong thunderstorm moved over the island. The other was a little later in the morning as a cell approached the coast of Englewood. Waterspouts are...