Troopers make arrest after 12-year-old followed home by man with disturbing criminal history
A California man with a checkered history was arrested in Florida on Wednesday for allegedly following and trying to lure a 12-year-old girl.
Fort Myers
North Fort Myers in recovery mode after Hurricanes Milton, Helene
North Fort Myers was one of the hardest-hit areas in Florida overnight, as a powerful storm surge and a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton caused widespread destruction. Streets are now littered with debris, and homes in mobile home parks sustained significant damage.
Man admits to stealing cash while working as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in Florida
A 43-year-old man recently admitted to stealing from airline passengers while he worked as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Florida man faces charges for allegedly hitting pool contractor with a bat
A Florida man is facing charges after officers say he hit his pool contractor with a bat during an argument.
Fort Myers Beach residents look back a year after Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian pummeled through the town of Fort Myers Beach one year ago Thursday, leaving a path of devastation behind.
Search, recovery process underway as Hurricane Ian death toll rises in Florida
Evacuation and relief efforts continued in Southwest Florida on Tuesday, as the death toll surpassed 100 from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press briefing on Hurricane Ian relief in Fort Myers
Gov. Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian with First Lady Casey DeSantis.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ian
It's a critical time for residents of southwest Florida and other parts of the state affected by Ian. Here's how you can help.
Man survives Hurricane Ian’s fury in Sanibel Island
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno visited Times Square in Fort Myers Beach. He rode a helicopter with Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis.