the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
FORT MYERS More heat and humidity across SWFL Thursday afternoon Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! The Weather Authority is tracking another hot and humid day in store with highs soaring into the mid 90s. Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year! When you factor in the temperature and the dew point, it’ll feel closer to 100°. Our potential for spotty rain increases by the late afternoon […]
FORT MYERS Heat indices above 100° expected, keeping a close eye on the tropics Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for another scorcher as highs reach the low-mid 90s this afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, our heat index (or “feels like” temperatures) will skyrocket to the upper 90s and lower 100s. One of the reasons why we’re so hot: little-to-no rainfall is expected across the region this […]
FORT MYERS Tracking more areas of scattered storms across SWFL this weekend Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! Rain today is going to come in a little earlier than yesterday for our coastal areas. Due to a dominant westerly wind, rain and storms will come in earlier near the coast before generally moving inland. By lunchtime and early afternoon, scattered storms will be hugging the I-75 corridor and eastward. […]
FORT MYERS More rain and storms on the way, minor flooding possible Get ready for another round of scattered rain and storms! The tropical moisture will allow for heavy rain and the potential for minor flooding. Before we get there, highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. “Feels like” temperatures will peak a little bit higher due to high humidity. If you have outdoor plans, […]
FORT MYERS Scattered storms, heavy rain expected near I-75 this afternoon Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for another round of heat, humidity, and the opportunity for rain and storms. Highs reach the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon with “feels like” temperatures even higher. Scattered rain and storms will be most likely along and immediately east and west of the I-75 corridor today. Notice […]
FORT MYERS Scattered storms, hot and humid to start off June across SWFL It’s the first day of June, and boy, does it feel like it! Highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, heat indices (or feels like temperatures) will reach the mid-upper 90s. A few spots could flirt with the 100s. Thankfully, we see scattered storms to […]
FORT MYERS Scattered rain and storms will impact Memorial Day plans As we honor and remember those who died for our country this Memorial Day, we will also be tracking rain and storms across Southwest Florida. The general idea today for outdoor plans is the earlier the better. Most of our rainfall will roll in after lunchtime. Rain and storms will near I-75 and west around […]
FORT MYERS Rain chances ramp up heading toward Memorial Day in SWFL Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! Expect a few more showers and storms today with an uptick in humidity levels. Temperatures will still peak in the low-mid 90s inland and the upper 80s near the coast due to an onshore wind. That Gulf sea breeze is going to push most of our rainfall east of I-75 throughout […]
FORT MYERS Finally tracking the return of rain to SW Florida Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! Expect the return of humidity and a chance of rain this afternoon. Before we get to the showers, highs will peak in the upper 80s near the coast and low-mid 90s inland. Our best opportunity for rain will come in the late afternoon and early evening hours, primarily east of I-75. […]
FORT MYERS Hotter than normal, fire danger improvement across Southwest Florida With hotter-than-normal temperatures today and summer approaching, it’s a good reminder of the distinction between heat exhaustion and heatstroke! This can mean the difference between water and A/C being able to cool someone down or needing to call 9-1-1 immediately. Drier-than-normal conditions and lack of rainfall will allow for an increased fire danger index again […]