Fort Myers FL

Lee County EMT Jessica Sanchez died Friday following an off-duty accident. Colleagues remember her for her bright smile and positive attitude.

Did you know that dogs are allowed on Fort Myers Beach, but they MUST be on a leash? Several members of the MERTF committee said Thursday morning that dogs off their leash are harrassing and killing birds. MERTF committee member Jennifer Rusk said her phone is blowing up every day...

PORT CHARLOTTE — In an instant, Charli Galloway and her four children’s lives changed.

Charlotte County Florida Quality of Life Begins with Local Talent and Music. Charlotte County, Florida, is more than sunshine and waterfront views—it’s a place where music and community spirit meet to create unforgettable moments. Just ask Toni Deeds, a local karaoke singer who has become a symbol of what makes life...

Next month, job seekers can meet with companies at two local fairs set up by Better Together. The nonprofit picked spots in Cape Coral and Fort Myers for these October events. Grace Church in Cape Coral opens its doors on Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fair focuses on workers with past jail time, no fixed home,...

Cape Coral's Dixie Roadhouse sold to new owners who plan upgrades while preserving 15-year legacy of line dancing and community fun.

Alan Walker and his wife Joyce own Walker Farms in North Fort Myers. They have been in the same location for 55 years, since 1970, Walker said, adding that his family had moved to Alva back in 1889 and that he has had bees since he was 13. He explained...

PORT CHARLOTTE — A retired U.S. Air Force general who has had a life of stories recently had life-changing surgery at a Port Charlotte hospital.

After a year off due to hurricanes, the Florida International Air Show is back at Punta Gorda Airport—and it’s bigger than ever! Headlining the two-day event are the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team, delivering high-speed, high-skill aerial performances. Making...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 93-year-old woman with dementia was safely located after a search, thanks to the quick actions of Cpl. Steven Sella and his K-9 partner Zoe, who tracked the missing woman to a body of water where she had wandered. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to...