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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a crackdown on illegal gambling ads, targeting tech giants like Meta and Google for promoting unregulated "sweepstakes" casinos.
Florida's attorney general cracks down on ads for illegal gambling
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a crackdown on illegal gambling ads, targeting tech giants like Meta and Google for promoting unregulated "sweepstakes" casinos.
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September 27, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a crackdown on illegal gambling ads, targeting tech giants like Meta and Google for promoting unregulated "sweepstakes" casinos.
A woman is accused of violating her community control following an arrest for an armed robbery of a Fort Myers convenience store.
September 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
A woman is accused of violating her community control following an arrest for an armed robbery of a Fort Myers convenience store.
Enjoy the morning hours of September 27th! With morning low temperatures as low as 67 degrees in Fort Myers, it will be the coolest morning we've experienced since April 29. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/coolest-temps-april-29-expected-tonight/73904927
September 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Enjoy the morning hours of September 27th! With morning low temperatures as low as 67 degrees in Fort Myers, it will be the coolest morning we've experienced since April 29. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/coolest-temps-april-29-expected-tonight/73904927
Charlotte County officials are reviewing a proposal to convert more than 160 acres of farmland off Bermont Road and Graham Road into mining land to create an artificial lake for public water sports.
September 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Charlotte County officials are reviewing a proposal to convert more than 160 acres of farmland off Bermont Road and Graham Road into mining land to create an artificial lake for public water sports.
SWFL Crime Stoppers is looking for a Fort Myers woman with 19 prior arrests who skipped her court hearing after an arrest for reportedly shooting into a car.
September 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
SWFL Crime Stoppers is looking for a Fort Myers woman with 19 prior arrests who skipped her court hearing after an arrest for reportedly shooting into a car.
Florida fall is here and nice conditions are in store for the weekend. Gulf Coast Meteorologist Caroline Castora has a look at what to expect. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weekend-forecast-weather-fall-cooler-florida/73897942
September 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Florida fall is here and nice conditions are in store for the weekend. Gulf Coast Meteorologist Caroline Castora has a look at what to expect. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weekend-forecast-weather-fall-cooler-florida/73897942
FGCU's volleyball team returns to Alico Arena Saturday to open ASUN Conference play against Stetson at 6 p.m. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fgcu-volleyball-asun-opener-stetson-fort-myers/73897261
September 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
FGCU's volleyball team returns to Alico Arena Saturday to open ASUN Conference play against Stetson at 6 p.m. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fgcu-volleyball-asun-opener-stetson-fort-myers/73897261
Residents of the Grand Central Apartments in Fort Myers, Florida are raising safety concerns after multiple sightings of a naked man walking around the gated community. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-naked-man-apartment-complex-fort-myers/73896721
September 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Residents of the Grand Central Apartments in Fort Myers, Florida are raising safety concerns after multiple sightings of a naked man walking around the gated community. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-naked-man-apartment-complex-fort-myers/73896721
After Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage across Southwest Florida, Legacy Harbour Marina has reopened its slips for seasonal and short-term stays. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/legacy-harbour-marina-reopen-fort-myers-hurricane/73894784
September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
After Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage across Southwest Florida, Legacy Harbour Marina has reopened its slips for seasonal and short-term stays. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/legacy-harbour-marina-reopen-fort-myers-hurricane/73894784
With Week 6 coming to a close, the High School Football regular season is now halfway over, but the competition is just starting to heat up!
Catch the Week 6 edition of Gulf Coast Gridiron on demand through the link in our bio!🏈
Catch the Week 6 edition of Gulf Coast Gridiron on demand through the link in our bio!🏈
September 26, 2026 at 5:27 AM
With Week 6 coming to a close, the High School Football regular season is now halfway over, but the competition is just starting to heat up!
Catch the Week 6 edition of Gulf Coast Gridiron on demand through the link in our bio!🏈
Catch the Week 6 edition of Gulf Coast Gridiron on demand through the link in our bio!🏈
In both Joan Hall's and Dennis Lloyd's grief, they didn't expect to find love again. But, to both their surprise, grief brought them together.
Two Naples seniors find love in the midst of grief
In both Joan Hall's and Dennis Lloyd's grief, they didn't expect to find love again. But, to both their surprise, grief brought them together.
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September 26, 2026 at 3:50 AM
In both Joan Hall's and Dennis Lloyd's grief, they didn't expect to find love again. But, to both their surprise, grief brought them together.
Though both can bring big impacts, nor'easters and hurricanes form in different ways. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/hurricane-noreaster-difference-weather-event-us/73896237
September 26, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Though both can bring big impacts, nor'easters and hurricanes form in different ways. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/hurricane-noreaster-difference-weather-event-us/73896237
The new community, called Las Palmas, is being built near Plateau Road and Broken Back Road. Habitat for Humanity Collier County is constructing 210 single-family homes to provide affordable housing. https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/habitat-for-humanity-las-palmas-collier-county/73894855
September 26, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The new community, called Las Palmas, is being built near Plateau Road and Broken Back Road. Habitat for Humanity Collier County is constructing 210 single-family homes to provide affordable housing. https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/habitat-for-humanity-las-palmas-collier-county/73894855
The Starbucks location closing is off Colonial Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Around 250 of the company's North American company-operated coffeehouses are set to close. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/starbucks-close-colonial-six-mile-fort-myers/73893516
September 26, 2026 at 1:10 AM
The Starbucks location closing is off Colonial Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Around 250 of the company's North American company-operated coffeehouses are set to close. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/starbucks-close-colonial-six-mile-fort-myers/73893516
An ICE arrest in Southwest Florida escalated into a chaotic scene as agents clashed with protesters. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/ice-arrest-gun-protest-naples-manor-florida/73877677
September 26, 2026 at 12:52 AM
An ICE arrest in Southwest Florida escalated into a chaotic scene as agents clashed with protesters. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/ice-arrest-gun-protest-naples-manor-florida/73877677
Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers has reopened its slips for seasonal and short-term stays after Hurricane Ian caused significant damage. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/legacy-harbour-marina-reopen-fort-myers-hurricane/73894784
September 26, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers has reopened its slips for seasonal and short-term stays after Hurricane Ian caused significant damage. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/legacy-harbour-marina-reopen-fort-myers-hurricane/73894784
A Circle K gas station on Country Club Boulevard was swarmed by Cape Coral police officers after reports of a shooting on Thursday, which led to a man's arrest. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gas-station-scene-country-club-blvd-cape-coral/73879642
September 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
A Circle K gas station on Country Club Boulevard was swarmed by Cape Coral police officers after reports of a shooting on Thursday, which led to a man's arrest. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gas-station-scene-country-club-blvd-cape-coral/73879642
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said a man was arrested after deputies surrounded a home near Olean Boulevard and Conway Boulevard in Port Charlotte on Thursday. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/scene-investigation-olean-blvd-key-port-charlotte/73878939
September 25, 2026 at 11:51 PM
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said a man was arrested after deputies surrounded a home near Olean Boulevard and Conway Boulevard in Port Charlotte on Thursday. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/scene-investigation-olean-blvd-key-port-charlotte/73878939
Florida Rep. Greg Steube is pushing a bill to ban federal agencies from using license plate reader data without a warrant. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-greg-steube-license-plate-reader-flock/73884411
September 25, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Florida Rep. Greg Steube is pushing a bill to ban federal agencies from using license plate reader data without a warrant. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-greg-steube-license-plate-reader-flock/73884411
A Cape Coral Circle K gas station was swarmed by police after officers say a man threatened a victim and fired a round in the parking lot.
September 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM
A Cape Coral Circle K gas station was swarmed by police after officers say a man threatened a victim and fired a round in the parking lot.
Cape Coral police say a fight inside Mermaid Liquor Bar ended with a man shot in the parking lot and another arrested.
September 25, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Cape Coral police say a fight inside Mermaid Liquor Bar ended with a man shot in the parking lot and another arrested.
Pine Ridge Road will close under I-75 in Collier County this weekend as crews install new overhead structures for a $27.5 million interchange rebuild. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/pine-ridge-road-i-75-collier-county-closure-traffic/73884446
September 25, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Pine Ridge Road will close under I-75 in Collier County this weekend as crews install new overhead structures for a $27.5 million interchange rebuild. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/pine-ridge-road-i-75-collier-county-closure-traffic/73884446
Oktoberfest is in full swing at Swamp Cat Brewing Co. in Fort Myers, with craft beer, live music, festive food, and games all weekend long. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fort-myers-swamp-cat-brewing-oktoberfest-gulfcoasting/73885414
September 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Oktoberfest is in full swing at Swamp Cat Brewing Co. in Fort Myers, with craft beer, live music, festive food, and games all weekend long. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fort-myers-swamp-cat-brewing-oktoberfest-gulfcoasting/73885414
A Naples man is accused of stealing $348.78 in Amazon packages from the driveway of a home.
September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A Naples man is accused of stealing $348.78 in Amazon packages from the driveway of a home.
Northbound I-75 is backed up near Colonial Boulevard after a law enforcement scene involving a red Corvette and multiple Florida Highway Patrol vehicles.
September 25, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Northbound I-75 is backed up near Colonial Boulevard after a law enforcement scene involving a red Corvette and multiple Florida Highway Patrol vehicles.