House fire in Naples causes balcony collapseEarly voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
MIAMI Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
FORT MYERS FMPD found the SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
manasota key Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? A sight no one wants to see: dead fish have begun to accumulate along the coast in Charlotte County, could it be red tide?
Special meeting to discuss mission agreement at Lee Health There’s a big shift on the horizon for healthcare in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders discuss long and short-term solutions to Caloosahatchee River flooding It’s no secret… after any major storm areas near the Caloosahatchee River take on water.
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
MIAMI Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
FORT MYERS FMPD found the SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
manasota key Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? A sight no one wants to see: dead fish have begun to accumulate along the coast in Charlotte County, could it be red tide?
Special meeting to discuss mission agreement at Lee Health There’s a big shift on the horizon for healthcare in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders discuss long and short-term solutions to Caloosahatchee River flooding It’s no secret… after any major storm areas near the Caloosahatchee River take on water.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) According to AAA, Florida gas prices are now the lowest of 2023 as the state average dropped 15 cents, settling at around $3 per gallon. Current averages for gas in Southwest Florida are about $3.02 in Fort Myers, $3.13 in Naples and $2.93 in Punta Gorda. On average, Florida prices are around 20 cents cheaper than the national average, AAA reports. RELATED: Gas prices dropping in SWFL AAA predicts a record-breaking 6.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more for Christmas and New Year’s in Florida. The majority of travel will come from automobile transportation. This estimation is roughly 181,000 more people than last year’s total. As a large influx of drivers is expected, it’s important to know when to travel so as to avoid dealing with migraine-inducing traffic. The day before Christmas, according to AAA, will be the longest day for travel, as it is suggested not to travel between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. If left with no choice, it is advised to begin traveling no later than 10 a.m. Following Christmas, the heaviest travel times for the 26th through the 30th range from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re traveling by car this year for the holidays, here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your gas tank. Limit weight on board— every 100 pounds added to a car reduces fuel economy by 2% Don’t Speed— keeping a consistent speed below 50 mph can improve mileage by 7-14% Shop around— Search around for stations with the best gas prices; the most convenient is not always the best choice Keep tires properly inflated— making sure they’re properly inflated can improve gas mileage by up to 3% Don’t let your car idle— Your car does consume gasoline while idling, so if you’re not going anywhere, be sure to shut off the engine. Combine trips— Planning can alleviate headaches and save money. Combine your trips so everything is done in one ride.