​ It’s going to be a nice one today for SWFL! A weak cold front is crossing the area this morning – bringing some clouds to our skies and also helping to usher in a fresh shot of cool, dry air out of the north. While temperatures are running a bit higher than yesterday morning, with lows this morning mainly in the upper 50s, temperatures will struggle to climb going into the second half of the day. Most will see temperatures stall out in the upper 60s by the afternoon, with a few spots at least briefly seeing the low 70s. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day, with no rain exp ..read more

(CNN) — Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles under a new state law. The law, which went into effect Monday, stems from a 2021 bill in the California legislature requiring toy retailers with a physical location in the state and at least 500 employees “to maintain a gender-neutral section or area to be labeled at the discretion of the retailer.” California Assemblymember Evan Low said he was inspired to introduce this bill by an 8-year-old girl who asked, “Why should a store tell me what a girl’s shirt or toy is?” “Her bill will help chi ..read more

Two people are dead, including one victim and a suspect, after a shooting at a Collier County hotel on New Year’s Eve. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the deadly shooting happened at the Port of the Islands Resort hotel on Sunday afternoon. Detectives say the suspect, a former employee of the 25000 Tamiami Trail East hotel, entered the lobby at 3:25 p.m. and shot a hotel employee. The employee died of their injuries. Brandon Stearns was on a houseboat behind the resort when the shooting happened. “We heard that flash-bang go off or whatever that loud boom, it shook the boat ..read more

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Rubber burn marks stain the Coralwood shopping plaza parking lot after neighbors say drivers continuously interrupt the peace along SE 17th place in Cape Coral. “Floridians, know the ‘get off my lawn’ and slow down,” Adam Hindson said. “It’s part of our DNA.” But what’s not part of their DNA is the rising tempers. One of their neighbors even got into a fight a few weeks ago. “Three cop cars, and an ambulance, and then a story came out where the speeding and the donuts, there was a physical confrontation,” Hindson said. All because of reckless drivers. “I would say mostly coo ..read more

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Chance Jackson spent the last four years in Alico Arena playing for FGCU Men’s Basketball. When he first got to the Nest, the weight room wasn’t his most frequented place. The Tampa native studied business in undergrad. It wasn’t until the COVID pandemic that Jackson found his love for the gym, which was solidified with a trip up north. “My sister, she goes to Army West Point, so I was up visiting her,” Jackson said. “She was showing me around, and I got to meet the football strength and conditioning coach.” From then on, Jackson wanted to be a strength and conditioning coac ..read more

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway following a boating accident in the El Jobean area of Charlotte County. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the vessel involved was carrying seven passengers. Six of the passengers were taken to a local medical facility for evaluation. FWC is working with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to investigate what caused the incident. According to CCSO, the 39-foot boat did flip over, and it was a single-vessel crash. Deputies said all people have been accounted for. A passer-by boat helped the people out ..read more

​​ With a beautiful yet chilly start to 2024, we are anticipating a few fronts to bring us a rollercoaster of weather this week. Temperatures won’t be as cold overnight, but the morning will still be pretty chilly— in the mid-50s. A cold front that is not producing much rain will arrive in SWFL on Tuesday morning. While an isolated sprinkle can’t be ruled out early in the day, the front will mainly only bring some additional cloud cover and patchy fog in the morning before clearing out in the afternoon. Highs will be near 70. The cold front will allow for temperatures to drop near or below 50 ..read more

What a beautiful last day for 2023! High pressure will continue to keep us dry and chilly through New Year’s morning. Temperatures are expected to fall into the mid-50s by midnight, along with lows near or below 50 by sunrise. With lots of sunshine for the holiday, highs will make their way near 70.  Monday night won’t be as cold. Clouds will increase overnight into Tuesday ahead of a cold front. These clouds will prevent our temperatures from as much as the previous few nights. Lows will still be pretty chilly, though, in the mid-50s. Rain chances will be low with the front, but we ..read more

A wide array of new movies will be hitting theaters in 2024. Whether you want to experience a series of jump scares or see a new musical take on a favorite flick from the 2000s, take a look at the trailers for movies coming to the big screen in January. For showtimes and tickets, click here. Jan. 5 “Night Swim” A pool is terrorized by an evil spirit, preying on those who swim inside it. Cast includes Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon and Amélie Hoeferle. “The Bricklayer” After an extortionist targets the CIA, a former agent is reactivated to help out. Cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev an ..read more

Did you know manatees travel inland from the Gulf of Mexico to find warmer waters this time of year? One of those places that is popular among the sea cows, is Manatee Park. Manatee Park is along a canal connected to the Florida Power and Light power plant east of Fort Myers. Water from the Caloosahatchee River is used to help cool equipment at the power plant and then discharged into the canal, keeping the water warm enough for the manatees but not too hot. Along the pathways at the park, there are informational signs so you can learn more about the gentle sea cow and ways that you can help t ..read more