VIDEO: Bear caught swimming in family's pool

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Lee County

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.

Oviedo

Florida woman charged with child neglect after her car catches fire as she was allegedly shoplifting

A Florida woman faces charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car became engulfed in flames while she was allegedly shoplifting at a mall, according to an arrest report.

Alva

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.

Charlotte County

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.

Another round of wet weather for Southwest Florida

The rain chances for Southwest Florida will drop off briefly as drier air filters into the area early this week.

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FORT MYERS BEACH

Lifeguard shortage may force half of public pools in U.S. to close, limit hours

As thousands flock to Florida’s beaches, a shortage of lifeguards is threatening all kinds of summer fun across the nation.

BONITA SHORES

Video shows two manatees swimming in a Collier County canal

A new video of a manatee mother and newborn calf recently appeared in a Collier County canal.

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach family recovering after Hurricane Ian destroyed their home

It’s impressive to see just how far Fort Myers Beach has come since the devastation of Hurricane Ian. But, of course, there’s still a lot of work to be done.