September 7, 2015

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Firefighters in Southwest Florida could show up at scenes armed with guns if one fire commissioner has his way. A new idea from Bonita Springs Fire Commissioner Fred Forbes could give firefighters access to military-grade weapons. “It is not like the firefighters are the bad guys, they are the good guys. I […]

Friday Night Highlights “Play of the Week” honors go to Willie Johnson of South Fort Myers for his 79-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- A southwest Florida church is warning the community about a major scam. Two women, dressed as nuns, are knocking on doors aggressively asking for money. They say they’re looking for donations for St. Raphael’s Church, but the church says it’s all a lie. “It’s not just a human issue but it’s a […]

ARCADIA, Fla.- Homeowners in parts of DeSoto County were unable to drive to their homes following the return of heavy rain. “We went through this one time before and so we kinda got an idea, what we’re going to be looking for, you know, waist-deep waters,” said resident Robin Shorter. Shorter and her husband came equipped to […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Violence against police across the nation has triggered widespread support for law enforcement. You may have heard about the teen who offered to stand guard while a Texas deputy pumped gas into her car, or you may have seen videos of support showing up on social media some of which have been spotted closer to […]

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A 7-year-old is in critical condition following a fiery crash as the person responsible is still on the run. Troopers say they are looking for the driver of a 1998-2000 maroon Ford Expedition. Driving down State Road 29 Sunday night, Gilberto Ruiz Diaz was surprised to find a fiery scene. Two cars had collided, and went […]

NAPLES, Fla.- U.S. Marshals have tracked down a man wanted for a home invasion and armed robbery in Naples. Morales was wanted by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for a home invasion that happened back in July. Authorities say they located where Morales was staying in Savannah, Georgia and found him hiding in an attic. According […]

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) – An annual freshman pillow fight at the U.S. Military Academy turned bloody this year when cadets swung pillowcases packed with hard objects, injuring 30 cadets, according to a newspaper report. Two dozen cadets suffered concussions in the Aug. 20 bedding melee, though all have since returned to duty, West Point […]

VENICE, Fla.- Senior citizens in Florida are turning their weaknesses into weapons. A new class at Revolutionary Martial Arts & Fitness teaches how to use canes in self-defense. The so-called, “cane-fu” classes teach seniors how and when to use their canes against attackers. Instructors say the techniques could save a life. “My mom was attacked here […]

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (WSVN)- Two south Florida officers are being recognized for their random act of kindness. Fast food giant Arby’s offered officers free meals as a promotion after a Pembroke Pines restaurant refused to serve an officer in uniform. Instead of chowing down, two Coral Springs officers gave their free food to a nearby homeless man. […]