FORT MYERS, Fla. Experts urge people to create online social security accounts to monitor benefits to prevent identity theft.
Stories you need to know

Target responds to Pride merch display backlash
From tuck-friendly bathing suits to LGBTQ-friendly clothing for kids, Target is responding after receiving backlash for their Pride section.

Port Charlotte High School teacher on leave after photo of beer can in classroom spreads online
A Port Charlotte High School teacher is on paid administrative leave and under investigation after a picture of a White Claw can in his classroom began to circulate online.

$20 million donation to benefit people in Naples and Southwest Florida
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation donated $20 Million to benefit medical care in Naples.

Man accused of deliberately crashing U-Haul truck into security barrier at park near White House
Police have arrested a Missouri man they believe intentionally crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at a park across from the White House.
Don't Miss

5-vehicle crash with injuries on I-75 near Mile Marker 61 in Collier County
Emergency vehicles are in Collier County on I-75 North, before Mile Marker 61, due to a crash.

Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on the campaign trail
A husband, a father, a Governor and now a Presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis is a busy man who’s about to get much busier.

Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly House
Hurricane Ian impacted many of Florida’s beautiful and unique species. One of them, the Zebra Longwing Butterfly, virtually disappeared from the area after the storm.

Mother speaks after jury recommends death for daughter’s killer
Jan Cornell came close to peace after Joseph Zieler was convicted of murdering her eleven-year-old Robin Cornell and family friend Lisa Story and again days later when the jury recommended the death penalty.