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Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being toasted and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

You may not be covered by flood insurance

As many people across Southwest Florida recover from record-breaking rainfall, some homeowners are wondering if their properties are covered in the event of another round of flooding.

Southwest Florida residents stocking up on hurricane supplies

Supply store managers are commencing to see people make preparations in case Hurricane Irma steers toward Southwest Florida.

Bonita Springs flood victims begin repairs

It was a busy Labor Day in Bonita Springs for some residents affected by last week’s flooding.

High-energy thieves sought in Lee County

Two boys are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Two dudes are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Lehigh Acres teenage remains hospitalized after hit and run

A week after a Lehigh Acres teenage was struck by a car, his mother still doesn’t know who left her son for dead.

Teenage arrested in North Fort Myers homicide case

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with the death of a man found dead last week in a North Fort Myers home.

North Fort Myers woman dies after collision with tanker

A North Fort Myers woman involved in an Aug. Seventeen crash with a fuel tanker has died.

MUST SEE Movie: Caught in a waterspout off Sanibel Causeway

Not many people can say they’ve been in the middle of a waterspout, but these people can! Kristopher Collins sent us this movie of his encounter with Saturday evening’s waterspout off the Sanibel Causeway. NBC2 News

Island Park community deals with piles of debris after flooding

Dozens of people in south Lee County were compelled to gut the inwards of their homes after the major flooding a week ago. On top of that, they’re being told they might have to budge away for months as renovations begin.

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Bill would permit recruiting of Scouts on campuses

A Florida lawmaker wants to require schools to let the Boy Scouts and Damsel Scouts recruit on campus during the school day.

A Florida lawmaker wants to require schools to let the Boy Scouts and Dame Scouts recruit on campus during the school day.

Collier County detective fired for neglecting cases

A Collier County detective was fired after an internal investigation found he neglected to go after up on more than three dozen cases.

Man impersonated officer on I-75 in Collier, troopers say

A Miami man was arrested in Broward County on charges of impersonating a police officer on I-75 in Collier County.

Naples woman turns in spouse for possessing child porn

A Collier County woman turned in her estranged spouse after finding child pornography on his computer.

Heroin hotspots to be mapped for Collier deputies

Since they`ve begun tracking heroin overdoses, there have been forty two in four months.

Collier County tourist tax increases one percent

Kicking off September 1, the tourist tax for people staying in Collier County went up from four percent to five percent.

Embarking September 1, the tourist tax for people staying in Collier County went up from four percent to five percent.

Sketch released of suspect who groped East Naples jogger

A sketch has been released of a suspect who groped a jogger last month in East Naples.

Alleged Golden Gate rapist identified

Collier County detectives arrested a man they believe committed a rape in Golden Gate in June.

Tire thefts see spike in Collier County

The site of a car with no wheels resting on cinder-blocks has become more common in Collier County.

Rain proceeds to flood parts of Lee County

Rain resumes to flood parts of Lee County

Relentless rain has caused the worst flooding seen in Southwest Florida in latest years — and it’s not over yet.

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Southwest Floridians in Houston to help after Harvey

Officers from FWC and a boat captain from Punta Gorda are in Houston to help rescue people.

Prayer deal talked about for Punta Gorda police officer

Talks of a prayer deal surfaced in the case of former Punta Gorda Police Officer Lee Coel in the shooting death of Mary Knowlton.

City confirms firing of Punta Gorda police chief

Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis has officially been fired, according to a memo from the city manager.

five things to know for Wednesday, August 30th

Flooding knocks down sea walls; Confusion surrounds Punta Gorda police chief’s employment; Dry weather today before storms come back – here are five things to know.

Flooding knocks down sea walls; Confusion surrounds Punta Gorda police chief’s employment; Dry weather today before storms comeback – here are five things to know.

Luxury resort from Allegiant coming to Port Charlotte

Allegiant Travel Company announced a plan to build the Sunseeker Resort, a 20-acre resort just outside of Port Charlotte.

five things to know for Tuesday, August 29th

Punta Gorda police chief out; More torrential rains expected from Harvey; Burglars take advantage of bad weather – here are five things to know for today.

Port Charlotte man arrested for posting child porn on Twitter

A Port Charlotte man was arrested Friday, accused of using Twitter to distribute child pornography.

Englewood disturbance leads to death investigation

Investigators in Charlotte County and Sarasota recovered a vehicle believed to be part of a death investigation in Englewood.

one arrested after gunshot victim walks into hospital

One man is arrested after a woman with a gunshot wound walked into a Port Charlotte hospital Tuesday night.

North Port police searching for man desired in armed kidnapping

The North Port Police Department is searching for a man involved in an armed kidnapping on Tuesday.

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Early voting commences Tuesday in Cape Coral, Fort Myers

Both cities will choose a mayor and council seats.

Scott wants youthful immigrants to stay

Gov. Rick Scott wants Congress to take activity to let youthfull immigrants brought into the country illegally by their parents to remain in the United States.

Gov. Rick Scott wants Congress to take activity to let youthful immigrants brought into the country illegally by their parents to remain in the United States.

State activists, lawmakers want to end child marriage

More than 16,000 children under eighteen were married in Florida inbetween two thousand and 2015. It’s a practice permitted under Florida law, but a group of activists and state lawmakers are looking to switch that.

John Morgan wants living wage amendment for Florida voters

A prominent Florida attorney said he is willing to spend millions of dollars to let voters determine if on a raise for Florida’s minimum wage.

Florida leaders react to Trump’s Charlottesville remarks

Southwest Florida Congressman Francis Rooney is distancing himself today from comments President Trump made regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Rooney disagrees with Trump’s comments on Charlottesville

Southwest Florida Congressman Francis Rooney is distancing himself today from comments President Trump made regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Child marriage would end in Florida under fresh bill

Lawmakers are taking steps to end child marriage here in Southwest Florida after the NBC2 Investigators exposed the issue six months ago.

Rooney hunts Burmese pythons in Everglades

Florida Congressman Francis Rooney eliminated five Burmese pythons during a hunt Thursday night in Big Cypress Swamp.

Lawmakers, taxpayers call for clemency reform

Michael Edwards from Fort Myers is serving a life sentence after he was caught with a tablespoon of cocaine.

Proposed immigration switches could switch SWFL’s workforce

A proposal endorsed by President Donald Trump could reduce immigration by more than half, affecting population and economic growth.

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Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being buzzed and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being inebriated and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Bonita Springs flood victims begin repairs

It was a busy Labor Day in Bonita Springs for some residents affected by last week’s flooding.

Dunbar’s Thompkins wins Gridiron2Day Play of the Week

The votes have been counted, and Dunbar High School’s Deven Thompkins won the Gridiron 2Day Play of the Week.

Bill would permit recruiting of Scouts on campuses

A Florida lawmaker wants to require schools to let the Boy Scouts and Chick Scouts recruit on campus during the school day.

A Florida lawmaker wants to require schools to let the Boy Scouts and Dame Scouts recruit on campus during the school day.

Forecast: Seasonable weather tomorrow with all eyes on the tropics

Southwest Florida will see seasonable weather conditions tonight and tomorrow. This means that our area will have a scattered round of thunderstorms this evening, with some catches sight of of rain protracted through seven p.m. tonight.

Trump expected to end program for youthful immigrants

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthful immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.

High-energy thieves sought in Lee County

Two studs are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Two fellows are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Early voting starts Tuesday in Cape Coral, Fort Myers

Both cities will choose a mayor and council seats.

You may not be covered by flood insurance

As many people across Southwest Florida recover from record-breaking rainfall, some homeowners are wondering if their properties are covered in the event of another round of flooding.

Scott proclaims state of emergency ahead of Irma

Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed a state of emergency for the entire state in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.