Coast Guard preaches safety for this weekend

The Coast Guard wants boaters in the region to use caution this holiday weekend after recent incidents.These incidents include the disappearance of a family of four off the coast near Englewood, as well as... Read More.

Man recovering from shooting in N. Fort Myers

Authorities expect a man to survive yesterday's shooting in North Fort Myers.Sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting at a Higgins Road home near Bayshore and Twin Brooks roads.They say an unidentified man sleeping inside... Read More.

Two crashes in Charlotte Co. block roads

Two separate crashes involving semi trucks caused traffic delays this afternoon.One happened on I-75. and the other on Bermont Road.The Bermont Road crash happened late this morning at State Road 31 east of Punta... Read More.

State Dems want special session on gun laws

Florida Democrats want a special legislative session to discuss gun laws.Over 30 senators and representatives have signed a petition and sent it to the secretary of state.If after a poll of both houses that... Read More.

Senators divided over Zika legislation

Florida's senators remain divided over legislation that would provide money for Zika research and prevention.Bill Nelson says the bill the House has passed includes a "poison pill" that strips funding from Puerto Rico and... Read More.