The proposed exemption linked to insurance coverage would apply to assessed values of homes between $25,000 and $250,000, though it would not apply to school taxes.

Kristina Schanz experienced an unexpected and unwelcome birthday surprise when a group of kids participated in a TikTok challenge by body-slamming into her garage door.

Within the past year, commercial crabber Robbie Dillon lost about 50 traps due to damage from boats in Estero Bay.

Youth Haven in Naples has been awarded a grant from the Schoen Foundation to enhance its trauma-informed programs for vulnerable children and teenagers.

A woman stole four coolers containing Meals on Wheels deliveries, leaving homebound seniors at risk of missing their daily meals.

Dunbar Middle School in Fort Myers has seen a significant improvement in student punctuality due to better bus schedules, with 96% of morning buses arriving on time.

On the Canterbury Cougars high school football team, there's one player Coach Vince Camacara praises for more than his skill, strength and steadfast speed.

This option will include a completed shell for the bistro with a roof, but nothing will be inside.

Parents at J. Colin English Elementary in North Fort Myers are concerned about the substitute teacher's behavior, prompting an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Scammers in neighboring communities are placing fake QR codes to steal money and personal information, prompting the town to inspect and replace signs with safer options.

The council chose not to move forward with the controversial compensation item during a special meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Plans show the restaurant chain is looking to demolish the Perkins and build a 5,695-square-foot facility with a dual-lane drive-thru. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/chick-fil-a-proposal-perkins-restaurant-estero/69688941 

Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Plans show the restaurant chain is looking to demolish the Perkins and build a facility with a dual-lane drive-thru on the corner of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.

An arson investigation is underway after police responded to 4128 Pelican Blvd. in Cape Coral on Wednesday.

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months

A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione's arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing last year

A trooper in Cole County, Missouri, was caught on camera intercepting a wrong-way driver.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred at Daniels Parkway and Powers Court at around 12:23 p.m.

Jason Drew went 'Gulfcoasting' in downtown Fort Myers to preview a new restaurant opening on Dec. 19, The G Spot and Chef & Co. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/new-spot-open-downtown-fort-myers/69685417 

In the United States, some lawmakers and political leaders have also advocated for more restrictive policies.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations said Tuesday it will go to court to challenge an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that designated the group as a “terrorist” organization.

Annie Wigley and her daughter are nurses. She said they ran to check on the woman inside the partially smashed car after the plane crash

Deputies were called to the RaceTrac on North Cleveland Avenue regarding a theft around 1 a.m.

Deputies responded to an in-progress shoplifting at the Target on South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers around 11:39 p.m.

If you're looking for a heart-healthy activity to do this weekend, look no further than the 2025 Collier County Heart Walk.

A lawsuit alleges Royal Caribbean negligently served the man at least 33 alcoholic drinks

Naples City Council seek legal strategy in Naples Pride lawsuit

A man was arrested after being accused of fleeing the scene in a vehicle and almost hitting a deputy in Bonita Springs on Tuesday night.

Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and Twitch face fines of up to $32.9 million if they fail to take reasonable steps to remove the accounts of Australian children younger than 16.

Deputies responded to a Mobil gas station on Randall Boulevard at around 3:47 p.m. after reports of a disturbance involving a man armed with a shotgun.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's trial date has been pushed back two months, but the "It Ends With Us" stars are currently still planning to face off in court.

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California.

A Collier County woman will spend 25 years in prison for her role in the fentanyl overdose death of a Golden Gate Estates man in 2023.

Rain chances won't return for the Gulf Coast until the end of the week. 

Kentucky State University is on lockdown until further notice.

A federal judge has approved a federal settlement that will clear the way for the New Orleans Archdiocese to pay at least $230 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse.

The White House has sought to convince voters that the economy will emerge stronger next year and that any anxieties over inflation have nothing to do with Trump.

Cape Coral residents are divided as the city council prepares to decide on funding options for the completion of the Jaycee Park Bistro, with costs ranging from $648,000 to $1.4 million.

According to the State Attorney's Office, the Lee County Grand Jury returned an indictment against 31-year-old Leosbey Cuesta de Armas on the charge of first-degree murder and first-degree burglary while armed.

Cape Coral resident Rose Barton is unable to use her boat due to low water levels in the canal, a situation worsened by a significant rainfall deficit and rapid development.

According to the State Attorney's Office, the Lee County Grand Jury returned an indictment against 47-year-old Yohani Gonzalez de Lazaro of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and a count of shooting at or within a building.

Students from Island Coast High School and FGCU are teaming up to plant hundreds of mangroves near the shoreline at Bowditch Point Park.

When a lost family canvas surfaced on a North Naples beach, one woman’s discovery set off a heartfelt mission to find the people in the photo.

The Byron Donalds campaign has released court documents accusing James Fishback of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl, allegations Fishback denies.

Residents of Deep Creek were surprised when FBI agents conducted a raid on a home on Manizaks Avenue, towing away a luxury car and leaving neighbors in disbelief.

As investigators work to figure out what caused a deadly boat crash in Cape Coral, we're hearing from the divers who pulled key evidence from the Caloosahatchee River.

The State Attorney's Office announced a grand jury indictment Tuesday afternoon against a man accused of killing his mother after stabbing her more than 100 times in her Cape Coral home on Sept. 16.

A man is accused of shooting his father to death outside a home in Port Charlotte. He later returned to the scene and turned himself in to deputies. More: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/port-charlotte-shooting-killing-father-turn-self-in/69672638 

The best chance for rain will be in Collier County through the late afternoon and evening.