Happy Thursday and Earth Day, Southwest Florida! Our forecast looks much better today for outdoor activities.
Expect a ton of sunshine and drier air this afternoon, which allows highs to peak in the mid-upper 80s.
A stray shower is possible late this afternoon and evening, but it’ll remain isolated to southern Collier County.
Otherwise, our next best chance for rain and storms arrives Sunday locally along a cold front. It will not be a washout!
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Last day of debris clean up in Charlotte County
The last day residents can place storm debris for collection is Saturday, Dec. 31. Any storm debris already placed will continue to be collected. Charlotte County says its debris contractor has increased the number of debris collection units deployed and is in the process of adding units in the coming days. The county estimates it will […]

In lead-up to big day, Santa Claus spotted diving in Florida Keys
A scuba-diving Santa Claus helper was spotted Thursday in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary relaxing with an elfish helper before the upcoming holidays. Propelled by an undersea scooter, he delivered a bit of cheer Thursday to the marine inhabitants in the sanctuary off Key Largo. Dillon McGovern, a scuba instructor from Slate’s Scuba Adventures, […]

Another day of below average temperatures Friday; How long do they last?
If you enjoyed the “fall feel” in Southwest Florida yesterday, you’ll like what we have on tap for today! After a chilly start to Friday morning, we’re heading into another day of below-average temperatures, with highs only set to top off in the 70s under a mix of clouds and sun. Dry weather will persist […]

Early voting wrapping up ahead of Election Day
People were out casting their votes on Monday, the last day of early voting before Election Day. Lines here for early voting have been picked up throughout the afternoon at Fort Myers Regional Library on Monday as many people say they’re here hoping to avoid even bigger lines ahead of Election Day. Jackie Lou said […]
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Raising homes to fight flooding
After getting severely damaged by Hurricane ian, a homeowner is raising his home to protect against floods. Dave Smith’s home is five feet off the ground. But it will be 10 feet off the ground in another two weeks. That’s because Dave found a company that could raise his house in case another Hurricane like […]

Family of 12-year-old hit and killed by car hope his death sparks change
A grieving family is remembering their young boy as a ball of energy. 12-year-old Lucas Roulston loved to be outside and had a huge smile.

Businesses, customers remember tense moments during Punta Gorda standoff
A three-hour standoff shook downtown Punta Gorda on Tuesday. It ended with 51-year-old James Currie under arrest.

NAACP seeks travel ban to Florida
An attack targeting black people in Florida is making one group say, stay away. This coming weekend, the NAACP Florida State conference voted unanimously to seek permission from its national headquarters to issue a travel advisory for the state of Florida. The NAACP in Florida believes that blacks in Florida are under attack. The president […]