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It seems like no matter where you look, there’s a new diet trend popping up. But do these trends actually work?

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille closed their doors after Hurricane Ian left severe damage. Ten months later, the Fort Myers Beach restaurant will open again on Monday.

The Cape Coral Police Department on Thursday searched the home of the 56-year-old man who went missing last week.

The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) is investigating a death at Uptown apartments that happened early Saturday morning.

Beach Front property owners on Fort Myers Beach have until the end of today to sign and submit paperwork to get free sand.

The 24th annual Big Backpack event returns to Lee County on Sunday from 10am-2pm. The drive through back to school supply pickup at the Skatium provides free backpacks and school supplies.

The Sunsplash Water Park in Cape Coral will host their Aloha Back-to-School supply drive on Monday.

Savor the Shore is an initiative encouraging people to visit and spend money in rebuilding coastal communities.

As a new school year approaches every Southwest Florida school district is struggling to find teachers.

Investigative reporter Katie LaGrone discovers how money, power and special interest may have had the final call when it comes to telephone solicitation in Florida.

Eating healthy while on vacation may seem impossible, but a dietitian said there are simple things you can do to stay on track.

Charlotte County Watch Commander confirmed with Fox 4 a shooting did take place this morning at 2376 Jamaica Street in Port Charlotte.

The Aubrey Rogers High School will open on Veteran's Memorial Boulevard which is right down the road from North Naples Middle School.

EARLY MORNING PORT CHARLOTTE SHOOTING

Fox 4's Shari Armstrong spoke with the director of Quality Life Center as the group prepares for its summer performance, teaching African-American history.

Fox 4's Dominga Murray shows you how and where to get back-to-school supplies for free across SWFL.

Fox 4's Bella Line looks into the proposed remodel at the intersection of Daniels and Metro Parkway in Fort Myers.

Fox 4's Chris Earl spoke with the CEO of newly opened Port Charlotte Detox, and heard the story behind the center.

Fox 4's Colton Chavez spoke with owner of Pair A Dice Produce as they deal with extreme heat this summer.

Fox 4's Kaitlin Knapp spoke with the sister of a Cape Coral man who seemingly disappeared without a trace.

Fox 4's Briana Brownlee was in the courtroom for the second day as a judge ruled Amber Tremblay was behind the wheel in a hit-and-run.

A look at changes to Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.

Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD) confirms a body was discovered near downtown on Thursday morning. Investigators say the body was in the Caloosahatchee River near the 1300 block of Lee Street.

In Florida, cyclist deaths impact more people than in any other state in the country. In 2022, we had roughly 65 to 66,000 bicycle accidents alone in the state of Florida.

Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD) is investigating a shooting on Thursday morning. FMPD says it happened at The Park at Murano Apartment Homes on Barkley Circle around 1:00 a.m.