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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Police in central Florida issued the first-ever 'Spectrum Alert' on Wednesday after new law goes into effect
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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THE WEATHER AUTHORITY, (WINK) — After a stormy start to Sunday, Southwest Florida settled into a more typical summertime pattern during the afternoon, with...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
A silent alarm: Inside Florida’s urgent battle over firefighter suicide
When the alarm rings, firefighters run toward the chaos that everyone else is desperately trying to escape. Most will praise their physical strength, bravery...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Arcadia man sentenced to 30 years for travelling internationally to sexually exploit minors
A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of victim...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
On the prowl for Florida’s invasive pythons, these guys are interrupting snake orgies
. Croc docs program coordinator Melissa Miller, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and researchers Brandon Welty and Eric Suarez hold two snakes they caught...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Purdue wide receiver, Apopka native files countersuit against FAU in NIL contract dispute
Former Ocoee High School football player Asaad Waseem has filed a countersuit against Florida Atlantic University.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida sees rise in fatal road rage crashes, study finds
A study highlights a sharp increase in fatal road rage crashes in Florida, with drivers sharing their concerns about aggressive behavior on the state's roads...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Aunt remembers Orlando teen who 'loved the water' after fatal Daytona Beach rip current
A Central Florida family is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Orlando teen who died after being caught in a rip current off Daytona Beach.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida AG faces new attacks over Hope Florida scandal, Alligator Alcatraz Florida Attorney General James U...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida motorist, 41, who cops say sideswiped ambulance, injured paramedic, found asleep on couch when depu...
A Florida motorist was arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies said he sideswiped an ambulance and injured a paramedic in the crash, WFLA-TV reported.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Tragedy as female scuba diver who went on solo journey off Florida coast is found dead in water
A missing Florida scuba diver who vanished during a solo dive off Treasure Island Beach has been found dead after a two-day search, bringing a heartbreaking...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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
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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
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY, (WINK) — After a stormy start to Sunday, Southwest Florida settled into a more typical summertime pattern during the afternoon, with...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
A silent alarm: Inside Florida’s urgent battle over firefighter suicide
When the alarm rings, firefighters run toward the chaos that everyone else is desperately trying to escape. Most will praise their physical strength, bravery...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lee County
Police in central Florida issued the first-ever 'Spectrum Alert' on Wednesday after new law goes into effect
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Arcadia man sentenced to 30 years for travelling internationally to sexually exploit minors
A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of victim...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
On the prowl for Florida’s invasive pythons, these guys are interrupting snake orgies
. Croc docs program coordinator Melissa Miller, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and researchers Brandon Welty and Eric Suarez hold two snakes they caught...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Purdue wide receiver, Apopka native files countersuit against FAU in NIL contract dispute
Former Ocoee High School football player Asaad Waseem has filed a countersuit against Florida Atlantic University.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida sees rise in fatal road rage crashes, study finds
A study highlights a sharp increase in fatal road rage crashes in Florida, with drivers sharing their concerns about aggressive behavior on the state's roads...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Aunt remembers Orlando teen who 'loved the water' after fatal Daytona Beach rip current
A Central Florida family is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Orlando teen who died after being caught in a rip current off Daytona Beach.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida AG faces new attacks over Hope Florida scandal, Alligator Alcatraz Florida Attorney General James U...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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26.4519520, -81.9245430
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