FORT MYERS, Fla. – Charlotte and Sarasota counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:45 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
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Insurance villages in Charlotte, Lee counties until Wednesday
Insurance villages are coming to help homeowners still battling with insurance companies more than six months after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida.

DOH Charlotte County warns about infections from waterborne amoeba. Here’s what to do
The Florida Department of Health (DOH-Charlotte) in Charlotte County has confirmed one Florida case recently infected with Naegleria fowleri, possibly as a result of sinus rinse practices utilizing tap water.

6-year-old from Charlotte County competes in AAU Junior Olympics against 8-year-olds
A 6-year-old in Charlotte County is breaking records against kids years older than him just two months after he started running track. Traiden McClary is the youngest kid in Charlotte County to go to the AAU Junior Olympics in track and field. An athlete since he was only 2 years old and carrying a football […]

Lee County commissioners accept $2.8M to assist low-income households’ water costs
The Lee Board of County Commissioners has voted to accept about $2.8 million to help low-income households with the cost of water and wastewater. The money comes from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the Low Income Home Water Assistance Program. According to Lee County, the money will be used through Sept. 2023 to […]
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Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year
During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva
A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.

Missing swimmer reported in the Caloosahatchee River
A missing swimmer has been reported near North Shore Park. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the scene.