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
1 dead, 3 injured in Fort Myers Beach lightning strike, officials say The identity of the victims have not...
One person was killed and three others were injured when they were struck by lightning on a popular Florida beach Friday, according to officials.
Jul 4, 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
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After a stormy start to the day, conditions have improved across much of Southwest Florida this afternoon. Coastal communities experienced frequent lightning...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Holiday smoke clears as dangerous heat becomes South Florida's next big concern
Smoke from Independence Day fireworks is creating hazy skies and reduced visibility across parts of South Florida this morning, but conditions are expected to i
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July
Lingering smoke from Independence Day fireworks led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality across parts of South Florida early Sunday, with the gre
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Vehicle fire closes all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lightning strike kills swimmer, hospitalizes 3 others at popular beach
One person is dead and three others were injured following a lightning strike at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, Friday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Authorities: smoke detectors alert occupants of house fire in Navarre, Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - The Midway Fire District in Northwest Florida posted on its Facebook page that they battled a residential structure fire Saturday nigh...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Officials say fire in NW Florida believed to be fireworks related
The post says the fire is believed to have been caused by improperly disposed fireworks.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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
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Fort Myers Beach is in Lee County, Florida.
Region: South Florida
ZIP Codes
33931, 33932
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Weather Authority
After a stormy start to the day, conditions have improved across much of Southwest Florida this afternoon. Coastal communities experienced frequent lightning...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Holiday smoke clears as dangerous heat becomes South Florida's next big concern
Smoke from Independence Day fireworks is creating hazy skies and reduced visibility across parts of South Florida this morning, but conditions are expected to i
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July
Lingering smoke from Independence Day fireworks led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality across parts of South Florida early Sunday, with the gre
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Vehicle fire closes all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lightning strike kills swimmer, hospitalizes 3 others at popular beach
One person is dead and three others were injured following a lightning strike at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, Friday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Authorities: smoke detectors alert occupants of house fire in Navarre, Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - The Midway Fire District in Northwest Florida posted on its Facebook page that they battled a residential structure fire Saturday nigh...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Officials say fire in NW Florida believed to be fireworks related
The post says the fire is believed to have been caused by improperly disposed fireworks.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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
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