Southwest Florida

One in six Southwest Florida children experience hunger affecting quality of life

One in six Southwest Florida children experience hunger affecting quality of life

U.S.
Amanda Smith

For more than 40 years, Harry Chapin Food Bank has led the fight against hunger in Southwest Florida, working tirelessly to ensure ...

Tropical Storm Debby expected to form later today; see potential Fort Myers, Lee impacts

Tropical Storm Debby expected to form later today; see potential Fort Myers, Lee impacts

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Bonita Beach, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and all of Lee County are under a storm surge watch as Tropical Depression Four (expected ...

Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as coming heavy rains might cause ‘major disaster’

Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as coming heavy rains might cause ‘major disaster’

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for much of the state, excluding South Florida, ahead of a disturbance that might ...

Alligator crawls into Florida home and settles in front of refrigerator, photos show

Alligator crawls into Florida home and settles in front of refrigerator, photos show

U.S.
Amanda Smith

A rare instance of a large alligator forcing its way into a home has been reported in Southwest Florida, according to the ...