Gulf Coast News

Multiple suspects are being sought by Lee County deputies after a shooting in Lehigh Acres injured four Friday morning. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/shooting-lehigh-acres-florida-deputy-injury/71894360 

It's hot, hot, hot! Factoring in the high humidity, heat index values will peak between 105 degrees and 110 degrees. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/heat-index-storms-forecast-weather-gulf-coast/71894235 

Rain is coming down hard as a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Lee County until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/forecast-weather-heat-index-advisory-gulf-coast/71883879 

Dangerous heat is taking aim at the Gulf Coast, with heat index values near 110 and a Heat Advisory in place through Thursday evening. MORE: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gulf-coast-dangerous-heat-advisory-impact-day/71883324 

A one-year-old boy died after deputies responded to a reported drowning at a rental home in North Naples. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/drown-infant-baby-boy-death-collier-florida/71873208 

Rep. Greg Steube joined Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson on Tuesday to tour the damaged Fort Myers Yacht Basin, which has remained in disrepair since Hurricane Ian struck nearly four years ago. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/steube-fort-myers-yacht-basin-tour-hurricane-ian/71856907 

A dead manatee was found Saturday morning in the water near Fort Myers Shores, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists are investigating to determine the cause of death. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/dead-manatee-fort-myers-shores-lee-florida/71856213 

A new Collier County clinic will put mental and physical care under one roof, including walk-in urgent care, primary care, and behavioral health services. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/david-lawrence-centers-new-care-center-collier-county/71851480 

A foul smell along the Caloosahatchee River led neighbors to a dead manatee floating near Fort Myers Shores. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/dead-manatee-caloosahatchee-river-fort-myers-shores/71842204 

As Floridians prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and cookouts, state and local officials are urging caution to prevent wildfires during the festivities. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fire-safety-july-fourth-celebration-florida/71817390