As of 9 a.m. April 16, 69 wildfires were burning more than 7,800 acres across Florida, from Collier County to Escambia County ...

Despite a quieter 2026 hurricane forecast, new data show many Florida counties still face elevated storm odds.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) — Between 2020 and 2025, Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties grew exponentially as COVID-19 transformed Southwest Florida into a boom town. While the pandemic shut down most ...

From Coconut Point to Estero Bay, 'just unbelievable' change for 'blown away' Lee County's Bonita Springs, Estero with new ...

Spring has sprung for 5 new SW Florida neighborhoods. Where are they? They represent thousands of future residents and ...

Southwest Florida's population is aging, with one in four Floridians projected to be over 65 by 2040. Florida Gulf Coast University is launching an initiative to extend the region's "healthspan," the ...

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK)—Southwest Floridians will have the chance to witness history this evening. The launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. and continues through 8:24 p.m. this Wednesday. However, there ...

President Trump ordered ICE agents to more than a dozen airports across the U.S., including one in Florida, to help TSA workers. Will some airports be forced to close because of the partial government ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s board voted to implement stricter rules to address an ongoing water shortage. The new restrictions, which start on ...

The strictest water restrictions are now in effect across the West Central Florida region. The Southwest Florida Water Management District announced that Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough ...

State Road 82 in Southwest Florida has become a major commuter artery due to rapid regional growth. Residents express safety concerns, citing high traffic volumes and speeds on the roadway. The ...

Florida rocket launches have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach, Georgia and New Jersey. USA TODAY Network's Space Team will cover the launch, 90 minutes before liftoff ...