Republican lawmakers filed proposals that seek to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children under age 12.

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds is throwing his name into the hat to become the new speaker of the House.

The Florida GOP approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and legislate the usage of students' pronouns in school.

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida’s permitless carry bill into law. This allows guns to be carried almost anywhere without a permit. Although, guns continue to be prohibited in airports,...

A college student and graduate of Dunbar High School who went missing while studying abroad was found dead, according to her family. TeNiya Jones, 19, was a University of Kentucky student studying...

The Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis citing reasons why children should not be back in classrooms next month. Many of the parents and school...

Gov. DeSantis banned automatic dues deductions from public employees, so teachers will have to write monthly checks to stay in their union.

Doc Fords, a Fort Myers beach favorite re-opens. The restaurant is celebrating this major milestone in the hurricane Ian recovery.

Sanibel's popular Lighthouse Beach is reopening for the first time in almost nine months since Hurricane Ian.

Sylvester Stallone announced during Wednesday's season two premiere of "The Family Stallone" on Paramount+ that he and his wife, Jennifer Flavin Stallone, are leaving the Golden State of California...

The Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach is set to have its grand opening, marking another step in returning to normalcy.

A pride event was canceled in downtown Tampa after Ron DeSantis signed a bill concerning "adult live performances" on Wednesday.

Collier County passed a new resolution banning both vaccine and mask mandates in the event of a future pandemic.

The Pride flags and the smiling faces of people of all ages and walks of life bring hope to many people in Naples.

Public school students in Lee County will now be required to wear masks at school with no option to opt out, except for a medical exemption with a doctor’s note. The school board previously called a...

Collier County Sheriff's Office announced that the missing woman Margaret Gallaway has been located and is safe.

Florida women can no longer get an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, a time when most are just finding out they're pregnant.

Publix has sparked controversy in Florida with large signs reminding customers that all non-service animals are not allowed in stores.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on X that he approved an executive order authorizing rescue operations in Israel.

Southwest Florida International Airport was ranked number one by passengers as the best airport in North America based on wait times.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

One Florida Gulf Coast University athlete has been named one of the best in the country. Left-handed pitcher Riley Randolph for FGCU softball is one of 30 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award, which...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of pronouns and more.

People in Naples and across Southwest Florida organized ‘Ridin With Biden’ caravans to show their support for the Biden-Harris ticket and to emphasize the importance of voting. “Let’s put them in the...

A new roof, a free turkey, and a brand new AR-15. That is the deal one company is offering its customers for Thanksgiving.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to reopen schools in the fall against the advice of some of the nation’s top health officials and said if Walmart and Home Depot are open, schools should be, too. “We...

The Florida-based nonprofit Moms for Liberty has rapidly become a major player for 2024, boosted in part by GOP operatives.

A Fort Myers Police Department officer who was shot in the line of duty passed away Saturday evening, according to FMPD. Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller has died from his injuries after being shot in the...

Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 46 counties as a system approaches the Gulf of Mexico.

Lawmakers make a move to keep kids away from performances they deem inappropriate. That could include gay pride parades and drag shows. The bill, sponsored by Republican State Rep. Randy Fine of...

Attempting to end homelessness in Florida, but some people are questioning if the government going about it the right way.

Hundreds of people are peacefully protesting in Fort Myers. They want to emphasize the importance of immigrants in Florida's economy.

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida.

The Supreme Court restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting attempts to hold him accountable for the Capitol riot.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed two deaths after a twin-engine plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples.

Florida bill would punish people abandoning their dogs during hurricanes. Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota wants to make it a first-degree misdemeanor

Dozens of transgender people in Florida have turned to crowdfunding appeals to help them leave the state after the passage of new legislation.

Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of...

A bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate is making its way through Tallahassee to ban "cultivated" meats.

Starlink satellites will soon be helping Southwest Florida emergency responders in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. WTSP reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis made an announcement during a press conference...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’s tired of waiting on FEMA during a Friday press conference on Fort Myers Beach. DeSantis told the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to...

A beloved Southwest Florida eagle has been missing for more than 24 hours. M-15 and the two eaglets remain at the nest, but Harriet is nowhere to be found. The news of Harriet’s disappearance has...

Despite Ian, Sanibel-Captiva beaches are on track to have record sea turtle nesting season. Over 500 nests have scattered across beaches.

The Mucky Duck restaurant, a Captiva Island staple and popular sunset-viewing dining destination since 1976, is on the verge of reopening after Hurricane Ian, owner Andreas Bieri said. The soft...

Congressman Byron Donalds (R) won the Congressional District 19 nomination over Jim Huff. Donalds will face Cindy Banyai in the Nov. general election for the District 19 seat. Donalds won the...

The Naples fire chief wrote an email to the governor Monday morning voicing his concerns for public safety, saying it keeps him up at night and that the rules need to get stricter in order to save...

(CBS12) — A viral picture out of Palm Beach Gardens of an all-female fire crew is making history and inspiring others. By chance, every position at Station 65 in Palm Beach Gardens was filled by a...

Three high school graduates who beat cancer left Golisano Children's Hospital with full scholarships to any Florida university they want.

Monday, Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 18-221 declaring a state of emergency due to impacts of red tide in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties....

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to Orlando, Florida this weekend to go on theme park rides, and have fun during Gay Days.

An incident between a Fort Myers police officer and a suspect ended in a shooting that left both wounded Saturday night. The unnamed officer is in serious condition at Lee Memorial Hospital, accord...

According to a Quinnipiac University Poll, more than half of Floridians disapprove of the way Gov. Ron DeSantis has handled the pandemic. We spoke to a Lee County Republican Party leader who says he...

Saying gender identity is real, a federal judge temporarily blocked part of a new Florida law banning trans minors from puberty blockers.

Twelve families were surprised with new RVs after losing everything in the storm. Those 12 families thought they were just getting some free barbeque on Fort Myers Beach but instead, they got an RV....