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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Steven Orthodox was walking his dog, Faith, in his North Fort Myers neighborhood when a tornado tore through the area, leaving him shaken and reflecting on the importance of timely warnings. "We saw the lady with her dog coming over there walking behind the...

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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies converged at a home along Redlin Street in North Fort Myers on Thursday night. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the sheriff's office for more information about what prompted the response. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep...

After being acquitted in the fatal Vineland stabbing case, Zachary Latham is going to prison for a Florida domestic violence charge.

The Village of Estero currently uses five different ZIP codes because the U.S. Postal Service assigns ZIP codes based on mail delivery routes—not municipal boundaries. Although Estero incorporated as a village in 2014, it still does not have one official ZIP code. This creates confusion for residents, businesses, visit

Two real estate investment firms — one based in Punta Gorda, the other in Miami — have acquired Fishermen’s Village in Charlotte County. Harborview Capital Group and Torose Equities purchased the 22.8-acre property for $43 million, according to a statement. “Harborview and I were pursuing this deal...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A commercial semitrailer and multiple vehicles collided near Metro Parkway at 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in Lee County Thursday evening. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, at least one injury was reported in this crash, and there is a road blockage in the area as crews work to remove the vehic

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Severe and extreme drought expanded for Charlotte and Desoto counties this week. While many areas east of I-75 are drought-free, coastal communities still desperately need the rain. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says it took until August to become drought-free last year. Our...

The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two teens were arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say they set off explosive devices in the restrooms of Jim Jeffers Park. According to a news release, officers initially responded to calls of criminal mischief at the park on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found damage t