Beachgoer Killed After Lightning Strikes Florida Beach as Witness Says It Sounded Like 'An Atomic Bomb Went...
A deadly lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach in Florida killed one swimmer and injured three.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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After a stormy start to the Fourth of July, the sun made a timely appearance on Fort Myers Beach, allowing one of Southwest Florida
Jul 5, 2026Open source
1 dead, 3 injured after lightning strikes swimmers at Florida beach
One person was killed, and three others were injured after a lightning strike while they were swimming in the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers Beach on Friday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Florida beach lightning strike leaves 1 dead, 3 injured ahead of July Fourth weekend
A man was killed and three family members were injured Friday after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK)—Florida Highway Patrol troopers made more than 100 traffic stops during their Independence Day weekend detail in Southwest Florid...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Repeat traffic offender arrested in Fort Myers, accused of DUI, fleeing traffic stop
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Fort Myers man Friday night who they say was drunk driving and fled a traffic stop.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
1 killed, 3 injured following lightning strike near Florida Beach
One person was killed, and three people were injured following a lightning strike in Florida
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Baby and child among 8 pulled from the water in Florida beach rescue
A baby and a child were among eight people saved when a boat began to sink near the Fort Myers Beach.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Eylsia Nicolas Tops Groover Global Charts Across Multiple Genres
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / Global recording artist Eylsia Nicolas has achieved a landmark week on the Groover Global Charts, sec...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Building for Tomorrow: ELEKTROS Expands Its Strategic Focus on High-Speed EV Charging Infrastructure
Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol:ELEK WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
ELEKTROS Advances Its Long-Term Strategy to Help Shape the Future of High-Speed Electric Vehicle Charging
Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol:ELEK WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Deerfield River warning sirens promise safety but raise noise worries in Florida
Bear Swamp Power says its new federal license requires a flow-release warning system by November, though the company is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Crystal River High student balances beauty, brains in pageant life
Sarah Duncan, 17, of Crystal River and her mom, Chellie, are preparing for the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant in Orlando July 10-12. Sarah is Miss Crystal Riv...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
DEP proposes changes to Lecanto station
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing changes to the air permit for a natural gas compressor station in Lecanto, saying the revisio...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former NFL Star Marcellus Wiley Arrested in Florida on Domestic Battery Charge
Former NFL star and longtime sportscaster Marcellus Wiley was arrested in Florida over the holiday weekend, TMZ Sports has learned.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Central West Florida Sunday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:41 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 a.m. The alert is for Manatee, Sarasota...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
How falling for a fake FBI probe led Florida man to lose quarter of a million
He is among hundreds of thousands Americans who are ripped off annually in government-impersonation scams.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Orlando Sentinel 150: After ups and downs, can Downtown Orlando rise again?
Today, Orlando has grown to be Florida’s fourth-largest city and the center of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. Its borders sprawl for mil...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Communities across South Florida mark America’s 250th anniversary
The sounds of a marching band, parade cheers and colorful floats filled Key Biscayne on Saturday as families gathered along Crandon Boulevard for the annual...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Families gather across South Florida to mark America's 250th birthday Families across South Florida gathere...
Families across South Florida gathered on Independence Day to mark a historic milestone, celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with parades, concerts,...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Grady County deputies arrest Florida woman on drug distribution charge
Deputies said they stopped 28-year-old Brittany Jones Butler, of Tallahassee, Florida, for speeding. During the traffic stop, investigators developed probabl...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Florida man fights off alligator with fishing pole and bulldog’s help
A 71-year-old man had to rely on his survival instincts after an alligator attacked him without warning.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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For over three decades, one Southwest Florida tradition has started the Fourth of July with more than just patriotic spirit.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fourth of July storms and dangerous heat could disrupt holiday plans across South Florida
South Florida's Independence Day forecast includes a familiar summer combination of dangerous heat and widespread afternoon thunderstorms that could interrupt o
Jul 5, 2026Open source
11-year-old speaks from hospital after being shot in Florida McDonald’s parking lot
An 11-year-old girl shot in the head during a gunfight at a Florida McDonald’s spoke publicly for the first time Friday while recovering in Hollywood.Dora...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
BODYCAM: Chick-fil-A worker tip leads to Florida woman's DUI arrest
A Florida mother is facing a DUI after deputies say a Chick-fil-A employee called 911, reporting she appeared to be slurring her words in a drive-thru lane.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Saint James City is in Lee County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
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Eylsia Nicolas Tops Groover Global Charts Across Multiple Genres
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / Global recording artist Eylsia Nicolas has achieved a landmark week on the Groover Global Charts, sec...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Building for Tomorrow: ELEKTROS Expands Its Strategic Focus on High-Speed EV Charging Infrastructure
Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol:ELEK WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
ELEKTROS Advances Its Long-Term Strategy to Help Shape the Future of High-Speed Electric Vehicle Charging
Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol:ELEK WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Deerfield River warning sirens promise safety but raise noise worries in Florida
Bear Swamp Power says its new federal license requires a flow-release warning system by November, though the company is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Crystal River High student balances beauty, brains in pageant life
Sarah Duncan, 17, of Crystal River and her mom, Chellie, are preparing for the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant in Orlando July 10-12. Sarah is Miss Crystal Riv...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
DEP proposes changes to Lecanto station
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing changes to the air permit for a natural gas compressor station in Lecanto, saying the revisio...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former NFL Star Marcellus Wiley Arrested in Florida on Domestic Battery Charge
Former NFL star and longtime sportscaster Marcellus Wiley was arrested in Florida over the holiday weekend, TMZ Sports has learned.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Central West Florida Sunday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:41 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 a.m. The alert is for Manatee, Sarasota...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
How falling for a fake FBI probe led Florida man to lose quarter of a million
He is among hundreds of thousands Americans who are ripped off annually in government-impersonation scams.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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