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New area of interest forms in the Atlantic
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (177+ words) There is a new area of interest we are monitoring in the Atlantic basin as of Sunday morning. Currently, a trough of low pressure with broad showers and thunderstorms is moving through the central subtropical Atlantic where development odds are…...
Florida Highway Patrol Investigating a Hit-and-Run Crash in Lehigh Acres
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (66+ words) Gulf Coast News and Weather Florida Highway Patrol Investigating a Hit-and-Run Crash in Lehigh Acres Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash on Frank Jewett Avenue S near Bell Boulevard in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating…...
Another round of rain Sunday
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (404+ words) Scattered storms will rumble across the Gulf Coast Saturday evening and, eventually, come to an end overnight. We are in store for another round of thunderstorms Sunday. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says to expect rain to impact…...
The peak of hurricane season is here, and no hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (227+ words) Sept. 10 marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. At the peak of this 2026 season, things are looking a whole lot different in the tropics, and now we will break a record too. Since we have seen no hurricanes…...
Showers and storms move across the Gulf Coast; Overnight clearing expected
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (142+ words) As showers and storms move across Southwest Florida, expect mostly dry conditions overnight. A flood advisory has been issued for parts of Lee County and is set to expire at 5:15 p.m. A separate flood advisory has been issued for parts of…...
2 women accused of illegally harvesting palmetto berries in Port Charlotte
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (202+ words) Two women have been arrested by deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office after they were accused of illegally harvesting palmetto berries. According to an arrest report, deputies responded to a home in Port Charlotte in reference to a suspicious…...
Gulfcoasting at Roy’s in Bonita Springs where Sizzle Dining showcases flavor and purpose
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (380+ words) Jason Drew goes 'Gulfcoasting' at Roy’s Restaurant in Bonita Springs, one of more than 140 destinations participating in Sizzle Dining Month — where every meal ordered helps support Gulf Coast kids through Blessings in a Backpack. Chef Alex Johnson welcomed Jason into…...
Cape Coral firefighters extinguish motorhome fire on Cruiser Cove Circle
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (209+ words) Cape Coral firefighters extinguished a motorhome fire on Cruiser Cove Circle Thursday night. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, firefighters responded just before 9 p.m. after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the roof of a motorhome and called 9-1-1. Firefighters were…...
Lightning strike sets Charlotte County apartment ablaze
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (283+ words) Charlotte County firefighters battled a fire caused by a lightning strike at an apartment complex on Rampart Boulevard Wednesday night. According to Charlotte County Public Safety, crews were dispatched to the apartment complex at around 6:22 p.m. When Engine 12 arrived, crews discovered…...
Scattered evening storms Thursday; Statistical peak of hurricane season
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (249+ words) While you can expect dry conditions for the morning commute, scattered storms will build near the coast tonight. While you may be able to see lightning this morning from storms over the Gulf, we'll stay dry across the Gulf Coast…...