Future of farming: FSW unveils Precision Agriculture program in LaBelle
The program will combine science and technology, teaching everything from soil management to drones, GPS mapping, and smart irrigation.
United Way Kicks Off $11.5M Drive To Help Southwest Florida’s Community Services
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades aims to raise over $11.5 million. The campaign launches on Oct. 29 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Two local leaders step up to guide this year's effort. At the helm are Carolyn Rogers from Florida Trust Wealth Management and Will Prather of Broadway Palm Dinner...
One man is dead after driving into a utility pole
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Highway Patrol said a 31-year-old man drove his pickup truck into a utility pole in Charlotte County. Troopers stated the crash happened on South McCall Rd. at 9:50p.m on Saturday. The driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. He later died at...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Florida
FLORIDA — Authorities are seeking a woman wanted for grand theft and a probation violation, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Tia Reynoso, 37, is wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. She was born on Feb. 19, 1988, and is described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds....
Man Allegedly Threw 3 Kids Over 6-Foot Fence While Trying to Hide After Car...
A Florida man was arrested after police say he threw three young children over a fence to avoid being caught. Larry Rada Jr. was taken into custody following a crash in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 13, with three children in his vehicle, according to a booking report from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office […]
A new market in town: PGI Civic Association
PUNTA GORDA — A new indoor-outdoor weekly market will launch in Punta Gorda in October.
Loveland residents win first in regional martial arts meet
PUNTA GORDA — With the help of a community volunteer's time and talent, five participants from the Loveland Center in Venice came out on top after competing in a regional martial arts meet earlier this month.
Blood-covered man stops driver, then woman found stabbed to death, FL cops say
A man covered in blood with two kids flagged down a delivery driver, leading to the discovery of a woman who had been fatally stabbed over 25 times, Florida authorities said. Salah Chellih, 71, is now charged with second-degree murder, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced in a Sept. 18 news conference.
Police investigate arson at Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda police are investigating a fire at the Chabad of Charlotte County as an arson. Our Fox 4 reporter on scene found a shattered front door and a "J" sprayed painted on the wall next to it.
Englewood man dies in Charlotte County pickup truck crash Friday night
A 31-year-old Englewood man died after his pickup truck became airborne and crashed into a utility pole on South McCall Road in Charlotte County.

















