May17
Funnel cloud spotted near Downtown Fort Myers as storms knock down trees
A funnel cloud was reported near downtown Fort Myers Sunday as storm damage started showing up around the city.
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May17
Deadly I-75 crash near the Lee line forced northbound traffic off at Bayshore Road
A fatal four-vehicle crash shut down northbound I-75 near the Charlotte-Lee line, with traffic diverted at Bayshore Road.
May15
A woman who pulled two people from a burning van says everyone should be better prepared
After helping rescue two people from a burning van, a Southwest Florida woman is urging others to keep emergency tools close by.
May15
Lee County is pushing hurricane prep before storm season starts
Lee County Emergency Management is urging residents to test plans and prepare before the 2026 hurricane season arrives.
May14
Southwest Florida enters rainy season with wildfire risk still running unusually high
Even with rainy season starting, Southwest Florida is still dealing with unusually high wildfire danger.
May14
Lehigh Acres hit-and-run arrest puts a fatal bicyclist case back in focus
Troopers say they arrested the driver accused of killing a bicyclist in an April hit-and-run in Lehigh Acres.
May5
A convicted sex offender allegedly kept getting jobs around kids in Lee County
A WINK investigation says a registered sex offender repeatedly found work in family-heavy settings without proper reporting.
May4
Fort Myers Beach fire merger is moving forward despite warnings about lost resources
A proposed merger involving the Fort Myers Beach fire district is advancing even as local leaders warn it could hurt emergency coverage.