TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Republican Gov. Rick Scott has signed a new Florida law that critics say will discourage likely Democratic voters from registering or casting ballots. Spon..

CAPE CORAL, Fla. - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has released its Uniform Crime Report numbers for 2010. Cape Coral was the second safest city in the State of Flor..

PUNTA GORDA Fla.- The Punta Gorda city council listened today as city staff delivered recommendations about changes to their pension plan. Staff proposed cutting retirement benefit..

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Cape Coral Police Narcotics Detectives, with the cooperation of a confidential source, made arrangements to purchase 50 Oxycodone pills from Melody Bruner for $65..

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A judge has granted an immediate divorce to the husband of a Tampa woman accused of killing their two teenage children. Hillsborough Circuit Court judge gave Arm..

FORT MYERS, Fla.-- Students at Edgewood Elementary in Fort Myers took a time out from classes Thursday to get a lesson in fitness from the pros. Former Dolphin player Twan Russell ..

FORT MYERS, Fla.-- AAA projects a slight 0.2 percent increase in the number of Americans who plan to take a trip of 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend (Thursday, May 26 to ..

Fort Myers, Fla.-    A fishing tournament is coming up that not only allows you to win big prizes but you can help the future too.    That's right the..

NAPLES, Fla -- A marine patrol police officer is being praised by some Naples homeowners after the officer says he and the homeowner worked together to catch a thief in the act. It..

NORTH PORT, Fla. - A Southwest Florida principal is under investigation after a student he hypnotized committed suicide. North Port Principal Dr. George Kenney is on paid administr..

NAPLES, Fla. - City Council members call it the biggest decision that could forever change Naples, moving US 41 to Goodlette-Frank Road. Right now, US 41 heads straight into downto..

NORTH PORT, Fla. -  There's controversy at a Southwest Florida high school. The principal at North Port High School is put on paid leave after a student kills himself. The sui..

SOUTHWEST, Fla. - Millions of Americans go online to find their soul mates, but tonight a warning from the FBI: There could be a crime ring targeting your heart and wallet! A local..

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Local restaurants may be on the lookout for the food thief.   He's the man who did not try to hide his face, while carting away meats from two restauran..

LEE COUNTY, Fla. - Florida's senators are teaming up to make it easier for seniors to file their taxes. Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Bill Nelson introduced their first bill ..

LEE COUNTY, Fla.-The Code Red and lockdown was lifted at East Lee County High School just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, according to authorities.  The Lee County Sheriff's Offi..

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Tension is high as the Bonita Springs community comes together to fight for the future of their YMCA. Their "Y" is in jeopardy of closing by the end of the mo..

LEE COUNTY, Fla.-UPDATE: Hollywood Movie Theater at Coconut Point mall is open after tiles fell from the theater's ceiling on Wednesday.  ORIGINAL: Multiple units re..

FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Lee County Health Department in partnership with the Animal Services Division of Lee County cautions the public to be weary of potential animal bites, especia..

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats and Republicans are battling over how to boost offshore drilling, days after President Barack Obama called for increased U.S. oil production in the face..