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Stella Street house fire hospitalizes 1 in Fort Myers
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- Stella Street house fire hospitalizes 1 in Fort Myers
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 minutes ago
- Description
- A house fire on Stella Street sent one person to the hospital, according to the Fort Myers Fire Department. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fort-myers-stella-street-structure-fire-burns/73357827
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- Widespread storms Thursday for Southwest Florida
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 37 minutes ago
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- Widespread storms Thursday for Southwest Florida
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- Kitten rescued and adopted outside Walgreens in North Port
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- A kitten was rescued after she got her head stuck in a propane exchange locker outside a Walgreens in North Port.
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- Lee County to convert homes from septic to sewer system
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Lee County is completing the final design for a project that will convert homes in the Ortiz Circle and Orange River Estates areas from a septic to a sewer water system.
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- Lightning causes fire on Maple Avenue North in Lehigh Acres
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said lightning caused a fire at a house on Maple Avenue North on Wednesday afternoon.
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- Scattered storms will return to the Gulf Coast Thursday afternoon
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- The Gulf Coast is in store for another wet Thursday, with most of the heaviest rain forming along the coastal areas.
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- 1 hospitalized after house fire in Fort Myers
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- A structure fire on Stella Street sent one person to the hospital as a trauma alert, according to the Fort Myers Fire Department.
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- Suspect accused of firing gun during family dispute in Port Charlotte found after weekslong manhunt
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Deputies say Kilgore ran away from the area before law enforcement could arrive and was on the run for three weeks. Deputies managed to locate and arrest Kilgore on Tuesday.
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- New campus opens for Cape Coral school impacted by Hurricane Ian
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. K-8 School in Cape Coral has opened a new 225,000-square-foot campus after its original building was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/school-hector-cafferata-hurricane-ian-cape-coral/73358646
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- Company offers hurricane evacuation flights from Florida for $1,250 a year
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- PriorityEvac is offering Floridians access to evacuation flights during hurricane season for an annual fee of $1,250.
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- Van crashes into store in Southwest Florida
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- Employees at the Trebing Tile store on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral are thankful no one was hurt after they say a driver crashed into the building. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/crash-store-van-tile-del-prado-cape-coral-florida/73358580
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- Car fire starts after lightning strike on Sanibel Causeway in Florida
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- A lightning strike during storms in Lee County caused an SUV to catch fire on the Sanibel Causeway. The driver escaped unharmed. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/lightning-car-fire-sanibel-causeway-lee-florida/73360370
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- Florida man accused of making threats at law firm, sheriff and state attorney
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- An Estero man was arrested after deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office say they tracked online threats to burn down a local law firm, and harm Sheriff Carmine Marceno and State Attorney Amira Fox to him. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/lee-county-sheriff-threat-investigation/73355627
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- Florida family searches for missing 16-year-old girl
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- Sophia Cover, a 16-year-old girl, has been missing since she left her home on 62nd Avenue Northeast in Golden Gate Estates in the middle of the night on July 31, leaving her family desperate for answers. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/missing-girl-teen-search-family-collier-florida/73360254
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- Estero man accused of threatening to burn down law firm, harm Lee County Sheriff, State Attorney
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- An Estero man was arrested after deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office say they tracked online threats to burn down a local law firm, and harm Sheriff Carmine Marceno and State Attorney Amira Fox to him.
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- Van crashes into store in Cape Coral
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- Employees at the Trebing Tile store on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral are thankful no one was hurt after they say a driver crashed into the building.
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- Witness describes moment lightning sets SUV on fire along Sanibel Causeway
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- A lightning strike during storms in Lee County caused an SUV to catch fire on the Sanibel Causeway, with the driver escaping unharmed.
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- Golden Gate Estates family searches for missing 16-year-old girl
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Sophia Cover, 16, has been missing since July 31, leaving her family desperate for answers as Collier County deputies turn the case into a multi-agency investigation.
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- Cape Coral school opens new campus after Hurricane Ian destruction
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. K-8 School in Cape Coral has opened a new 225,000-square-foot campus after its original building was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
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- Cape Coral boy recovering after being hit by car while riding scooter
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- A 4-year-old boy in Cape Coral was struck by a car while riding his scooter, prompting neighbors to call for safer driving and closer supervision of children.
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- 1 hospitalized for burns after Fort Myers house fire
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- FMFD says that at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday they received a call about a fire on the 3000 block of Stella Street. Firefighters found a working fire and one person inside the home.
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- Splash pads reopen at Lakes Regional Park in Lee County, years after sustaining Hurricane Ian damage
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Lee County says the splash pads at Lakes Regional Park are open again after years of repairs from Hurricane Ian damage.
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- District 19 congressional candidates face scrutiny over ties to Southwest Florida
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- A fact-check of a political ad in the District 19 congressional race found claims about candidates' Southwest Florida connections and political histories to be "mostly true."
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- Storms roll through the Gulf Coast on Wednesday
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- Expect heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds mainly west of I-75. Coastal neighborhoods could see up to an inch of rain. Locally, some communities could receive even more.
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- Range Rover catches fire on I-75 in Lee County
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- A Range Rover caught fire on I-75 South in Lee County on Wednesday afternoon.
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- Flood advisory issued for parts of Collier County Wednesday
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- 4:24
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- A flood advisory has been issued for parts of Collier County until 5:45 p.m.
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- Thunderstorm warning and flood advisory impact parts of Collier County on Wednesday afternoon
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Collier County until 4:30 p.m. A flood advisory has been issued for parts of Collier County until 5:45 p.m.
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- Colorado State University maintains below average forecast for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- August tends to bring an uptick in activity in the tropics, but at least for now, things look to remain quiet across the Atlantic. Gulf Coast Meteorologist Jim Dickey is here with more 🌀
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- 'Gulfcoasting' at Sweet Melissa's in Fort Myers
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Sweet Melissa’s is serving a Sizzle Dining menu in Fort Myers, and $1 from each dish goes to Blessings in a Backpack. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulfcoasting-sweet-melissas-sizzle-dining-florida/73355028
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- Wet Wednesday on the Gulf Coast with widespread storms through the evening
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- The Gulf Coast is in store for a wet Wednesday. Numerous storms will roll from the east to the coast. The heaviest downpours are set to hit during rush hour, so look out for wet roads on your commute.
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- 1 transported to hospital for burns following Fort Myers structure fire
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- A structure fire on Stella Street sent one person to the hospital as a trauma alert, according to the Fort Myers Fire Department.
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- 'IMAGine That!:' Slime Stoppers activity center educates visitors on protecting Florida waterways
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- The IMAG's Slime Stoppers activity center teaches visitors how reducing stormwater runoff can help combat nutrient pollution and protect waterways.
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- 'Gulfcoasting' at Sweet Melissa’s with Chef Melissa Donahue for Sizzle Dining
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Jason’s "Gulfcoasting" with the award‑winning chef behind Sweet Melissa’s, showcasing her special Sizzle Dining menu.
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- Charlotte County deputies seek help locating missing two-month-old girl
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Charlotte County deputies are asking for help finding 2-month-old Bonnie Dudley, who may be with her mother.
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- Port Charlotte suspect accused of firing gun during family dispute located after weekslong manhunt
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- A Port Charlotte man accused of shooting into an unoccupied vehicle during a family dispute has been arrested after a weekslong search by Charlotte County deputies.
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- Afternoon Downpours and Thunderstorms Roll in from the East
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Afternoon Downpours and Thunderstorms Roll in from the East
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- Cape Coral city leaders to review state grant for road safety
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Cape Coral city leaders will consider a nearly $19,500 state grant to fund overtime patrols and safety education initiatives without additional cost to taxpayers.
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- Six football coaches at Mariner High School no longer with program after lock-in
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Six coaches, including head coach Tyran Jones, are no longer a part of Mariner High School's football program after an overnight team lock-in.
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- Hoarding conditions impact accidental house fire in Fort Myers
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A fire broke out Monday at a home on Meadow Avenue off Hanson Street in Fort Myers, where hoarding conditions created a dangerous situation for firefighters. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/house-fire-meadow-avenue-hoarding-fort-myers/73349807
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- Wet Wednesday ahead for Southwest Florida
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Wet Wednesday ahead for Southwest Florida
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- High storm coverage remains across the Gulf Coast all week
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Scattered storms will rumble across the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. While it won't be a total washout, grab the umbrella as rain chances remain elevated.
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- 6 football coaches no longer with Mariner High School program after lock-in
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- According to an email from the high school sent to families on Tuesday, changes are being made to the program due to a lack of supervision by the staff during the gathering and behavior by certain students.
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- Fort Myers house fire on Meadow Avenue determined to be accidental
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A fire in a Fort Myers home, complicated by hoarding conditions, was extinguished without injuries, with firefighters rescuing two cats and determining the blaze was accidental.
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- Large emergency response on Northwest 7th Street in Cape Coral
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A large emergency response was seen on Northwest 7th Street in Cape Coral on Tuesday night.
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- Lightning sparks car fire on Sanibel Causeway
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Iona McGregor Fire District said a car caught fire after lightning struck it on the Sanibel Causeway on Tuesday.
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- Fort Myers man accused of stealing boat from Marathon found stranded in Everglades National Park
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A Fort Myers man is accused of stealing a 26-foot boat in Marathon, then ending up stranded in Everglades National Park.
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- Normal phone services restored for Charlotte County emergency services
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Phone services have been restored to both Charlotte County's 911 and Administration lines.
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- Southwest Florida storms to favor more coastal areas starting Wednesday
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Storms are expected to favor areas in Southwest Florida that need the rain the most west of I-75 starting on Wednesday, Aug. 5 for a few days. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weather-forecast-southwest-florida-cape-coral-babcock-ranch-tuesday/73345619
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- Florida sheriffs against Amendment 3
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Florida sheriffs warn that Amendment 3, which proposes increasing homestead exemptions, could reduce funding for first responder services and essential community programs. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-sheriffs-raise-concerns-over-property-tax-amendment/73342238
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- Florida man accused of DUI and hitting mailbox
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A 19-year-old was arrested for reportedly driving under the influence, crashing into a mailbox and attempting to flee the scene in Lee County on Monday morning. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-man-dui-arrest-crash-mailbox-lee/73348645

