On New Year's Day, paychecks begin climbing for people making minimum wage in Florida.The minimum wage on Wednesday increases 14 cents to $7.93 per hour.Tipped workers also receive a 14-cent... Read More.

On Saturday, 73,000 Floridians lose their federal emergency unemployment benefits.The budget deal that Congress has approved does not extend those benefits.The Miami Herald reports it takes 48 weeks on average... Read More.

Preparations continue for this spring's Florida International Air Show.The show's 34th annual edition means the return of the Air Force Thunderbirds to Punta Gorda Airport.Air show chairman Tyler Ezzi says... Read More.

After a very wet summer, state agriculture commissioner Adam Putnam says a dangerous wildfire season may follow.{WENG-122613-Putnam}Putnam says officials statewide continue preparing for a fire season... Read More.

An investigator with the State Attorney's Office in Lee County faces a DUI charge.Authorities arrested Charles Lawson on Christmas Eve, but they have not released any information on the circumstances.The... Read More.

A possible hit-and-run suspect may have returned to the scene in Fort Myers.The highway patrol continues investigating yesterday's crash that killed 48-year-old Michael Sasen as he walked back to his home.

Two more Interstate 75 closures remain until Florida Department of Transportation crews are able to complete work on the Ponce De Leon Boulevard overpass. The emergency work follows a dump truck crash last week... Read More.

Englewood Bank & Trust's Englewood, Gulf Cove and Cape Haze offices will continue to serve as collection points for non-perishable food items to benefit those in need through the end of December. The food... Read More.