Fort Myers swears in police chief tomorrow

Fort Myers officially has a new police chief tomorrow. The department formally swears in Derrick Diggs at that time. Diggs has served as a police officer in Ohio for 37 years. He comes to Fort Myers from... Read More.

Early voting begins in Charlotte Co.

Today begins early voting in some places for the primary elections. People in Charlotte County can vote in three places: The second floor of the historical courthouse, the Mid County Regional Library, and the West... Read More.

Sarasota Co. has first Zika case

Sarasota County has its first Zika case. The state health department has announced 10 new travel-related cases. This adds Sarasota County to the declaration of public health emergency. Two travel-related Zika cases have already popped up in... Read More.

Manasota Key informational meeting on Tuesday

Charlotte County's commissioners hold an informational meeting with with Congressman Thomas Rooney on Tuesday. Staff from the Army Corps of Engineers plan on attending this meeting. It takes place at Tringali Recreation Center in Englewood on... Read More.

Fewer SWFL homeowners underwater

A real estate researcher finds fewer homeowners in the region underwater. ATTOM Data Solutions says just over 10,000 homeowners in Charlotte County owe at least 25 percent more on their mortgages than their properties' total... Read More.

Three more locally-acquired Zika cases in Miami

More Zika cases have surfaced in Miami. The state health department says it has confirmed three more locally-acquired cases of the virus in Wynwood. However, officials have also described an area of Wynwood immediately north of... Read More.