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A line of showers and thunderstorms will bring rain chances back to the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Caroline Castora times it out for you here.
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A line of showers and thunderstorms will bring rain chances back to the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Caroline Castora times it out for you here.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene of an incident on Pondella Road in North Fort Myers, according to Sheriff Carmine Marceno on X.
Crash leads to shooting on Pondella Road and Northside Circle
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene of an incident on Pondella Road in North Fort Myers, according to Sheriff Carmine Marceno on X.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene of an incident on Pondella Road in North Fort Myers, according to Sheriff Carmine Marceno on X.
Paul and Joseph Bonasia, founders of Protect Our Wetlands Cape Coral, are leading a campaign to prevent the construction of a condo and hotel on local wetlands, emphasizing the area's importance in safeguarding homes from storm surge and flooding.
Cape Coral residents concerned over wetland project review
Paul and Joseph Bonasia, founders of Protect Our Wetlands Cape Coral, are leading a campaign to prevent the construction of a condo and hotel on local wetlands, emphasizing the area's importance in safeguarding homes from storm surge and flooding.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Paul and Joseph Bonasia, founders of Protect Our Wetlands Cape Coral, are leading a campaign to prevent the construction of a condo and hotel on local wetlands, emphasizing the area's importance in safeguarding homes from storm surge and flooding.
What began as an ordinary Monday quickly turned into a nightmare for the Rodriguez family when 79-year-old Edwin Rodriguez disappeared from his home.
Missing Port Charlotte man found safe after search
What began as an ordinary Monday quickly turned into a nightmare for the Rodriguez family when 79-year-old Edwin Rodriguez disappeared from his home.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
What began as an ordinary Monday quickly turned into a nightmare for the Rodriguez family when 79-year-old Edwin Rodriguez disappeared from his home.
There's a lot happening around the Gulf Coast on Saturday, December 6th! More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/christmas-holiday-events-family-southwest-florida/69610388
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
There's a lot happening around the Gulf Coast on Saturday, December 6th! More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/christmas-holiday-events-family-southwest-florida/69610388
A black bear was spotted in a Florida community just two days before the state's bear hunts begins. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/black-bear-wildblue-statewide-hunt-florida/69645182
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A black bear was spotted in a Florida community just two days before the state's bear hunts begins. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/black-bear-wildblue-statewide-hunt-florida/69645182
Jason Drew went 'Gulfcoasting' at the Coconut Point Mall to preview the holiday celebration and parade happening on Saturday. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulfcoasting-holiday-celebration-parade-coconut-point/69644392
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Jason Drew went 'Gulfcoasting' at the Coconut Point Mall to preview the holiday celebration and parade happening on Saturday. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulfcoasting-holiday-celebration-parade-coconut-point/69644392
For the first time in each program’s history, Port Charlotte and Riverdale will be competing in the FHSAA Football State Semifinals.
Our sports reporters Bailey Smith and Bradley Shimel have got you covered with all the action across the state.
Tune in during the 11 PM Newscast for the full recap!
Our sports reporters Bailey Smith and Bradley Shimel have got you covered with all the action across the state.
Tune in during the 11 PM Newscast for the full recap!
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
For the first time in each program’s history, Port Charlotte and Riverdale will be competing in the FHSAA Football State Semifinals.
Our sports reporters Bailey Smith and Bradley Shimel have got you covered with all the action across the state.
Tune in during the 11 PM Newscast for the full recap!
Our sports reporters Bailey Smith and Bradley Shimel have got you covered with all the action across the state.
Tune in during the 11 PM Newscast for the full recap!
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of firing his gun in his neighbor's lanai after an argument about loud music. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-man-shooting-music-prison-cape-coral/69636424
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of firing his gun in his neighbor's lanai after an argument about loud music. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-man-shooting-music-prison-cape-coral/69636424
Rain chances will remain slim through the weekend for Southwest Florida.
Trending warmer and muggier Friday; toasty weekend ahead
Rain chances will remain slim through the weekend for Southwest Florida.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Rain chances will remain slim through the weekend for Southwest Florida.
The Chockley family is grieving the loss of their pets, considered family members, after a fire destroyed their home, leaving only a service dog named Slurpee as a survivor.
Family mourns loss of animals in North Fort Myers house fire
The Chockley family is grieving the loss of their pets, considered family members, after a fire destroyed their home, leaving only a service dog named Slurpee as a survivor.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The Chockley family is grieving the loss of their pets, considered family members, after a fire destroyed their home, leaving only a service dog named Slurpee as a survivor.
The state attorney's office says that in 2022, William John Scott Tulko Jr. was reported to law enforcement in Texas by an online gamer who saw the content the defendant was sharing.
Florida man sentenced to 80 years in prison on child sexual abuse image charges
The state attorney's office says that in 2022, William John Scott Tulko Jr. was reported to law enforcement in Texas by an online gamer who saw the content the defendant was sharing.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
The state attorney's office says that in 2022, William John Scott Tulko Jr. was reported to law enforcement in Texas by an online gamer who saw the content the defendant was sharing.
According to the State Attorney's Office's press release, George Washington Whitfield Jr. appeared in court for sentencing in a domestic violence - strangulation conviction. He then told the court “You want to see crazy, I’ll show you crazy.”
'You want to see crazy, I’ll show you crazy': Fort Myers man sentenced to prison for court outburst
According to the State Attorney's Office's press release, George Washington Whitfield Jr. appeared in court for sentencing in a domestic violence - strangulation conviction. He then told the court “You want to see crazy, I’ll show you crazy.”
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December 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
According to the State Attorney's Office's press release, George Washington Whitfield Jr. appeared in court for sentencing in a domestic violence - strangulation conviction. He then told the court “You want to see crazy, I’ll show you crazy.”
Things won't be as cool as we head overnight tonight. Low temperatures will only drop into the 60s by Friday morning. We can't rule out a few clouds, but it'll be mostly clear for the majority of the night.
Not as cool overnight and into Friday on the Gulf Coast
Temperatures will fall into the 60s tonight with mostly clear skies.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Things won't be as cool as we head overnight tonight. Low temperatures will only drop into the 60s by Friday morning. We can't rule out a few clouds, but it'll be mostly clear for the majority of the night.
Thursday night is when we will see the last full moon of 2025, and it also happens to be a supermoon.
Supermoon and last full moon of 2025 Thursday night
The moon will appear bigger and brighter in the sky Thursday.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thursday night is when we will see the last full moon of 2025, and it also happens to be a supermoon.
Cape Coral, Naples and Punta Gorda ranked #2, #3 and #4, respectively, of the worst places to try to sell a home in 2025 in a new report from Cotality research. More: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-housing-market-cools/69623140
December 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Cape Coral, Naples and Punta Gorda ranked #2, #3 and #4, respectively, of the worst places to try to sell a home in 2025 in a new report from Cotality research. More: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-housing-market-cools/69623140
Expect slightly lower humidity Thursday with highs in the 80s. .
Cooler start Thursday with a sunny, dry afternoon
Expect slightly lower humidity Thursday with highs in the 80s.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Expect slightly lower humidity Thursday with highs in the 80s. .
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, investigators identified the driver as 18-year-old Jodlin Loussaint, who they say was behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla with only a learner’s permit.
Teen accused of Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash on 23rd Street Southwest
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, investigators identified the driver as 18-year-old Jodlin Loussaint, who they say was behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla with only a learner’s permit.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, investigators identified the driver as 18-year-old Jodlin Loussaint, who they say was behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla with only a learner’s permit.
Three police officers are injured after being shot and a suspect is dead after an incident at a gas station in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Three Nebraska police officers shot, suspect dead after incident at gas station
Three police officers are injured after being shot and a suspect is dead after an incident at a gas station in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Three police officers are injured after being shot and a suspect is dead after an incident at a gas station in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike.
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike.
At South Seas Resort on Captiva, amidst the rhythm of reconstruction, you'll find Alex Bustamente painting in the style of a seasoned pro.
Captiva muralist doesn't let hardship distort her image of starting anew
At South Seas Resort on Captiva, amidst the rhythm of reconstruction, you'll find Alex Bustamente painting in the style of a seasoned pro.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
At South Seas Resort on Captiva, amidst the rhythm of reconstruction, you'll find Alex Bustamente painting in the style of a seasoned pro.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Philip Walter Heuman, 70, was accused of theft and illegal harvesting of commercial blue crab traps.
Punta Gorda man accused of stealing blue crab traps near Laishley Park Marina
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Philip Walter Heuman, 70, was accused of theft and illegal harvesting of commercial blue crab traps.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Philip Walter Heuman, 70, was accused of theft and illegal harvesting of commercial blue crab traps.
Once the reconstruction work begins on the Naples Pier, it is expected to take about 18 months to complete. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/naples-pier-reconstruction-delays/69623498
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Once the reconstruction work begins on the Naples Pier, it is expected to take about 18 months to complete. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/naples-pier-reconstruction-delays/69623498
St. Matthew's House celebrates the first anniversary of its Fort Myers shelter, which has served nearly 500 residents since its opening.
St. Matthew's House celebrates year of housing homeless women and children in Lee County
St. Matthew's House celebrates the first anniversary of its Fort Myers shelter, which has served nearly 500 residents since its opening.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
St. Matthew's House celebrates the first anniversary of its Fort Myers shelter, which has served nearly 500 residents since its opening.
The city said a woman looked inside and found a handgun before she reported it to a city employee. The employee took the bag and handgun, and they notified the Marco Island Police Department.
Gun found unattended in Marco Island park Wednesday
The city said a woman looked inside and found a handgun before she reported it to a city employee. The employee took the bag and handgun, and they notified the Marco Island Police Department.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The city said a woman looked inside and found a handgun before she reported it to a city employee. The employee took the bag and handgun, and they notified the Marco Island Police Department.