A 58-year-old hiker became dehydrated Monday evening, March 9, 2026, while trekking through Big Cypress in Collier County. The man was located and airlifted to safety.

Travelers face longer airport security lines due to a partial government shutdown. Here's are the estimated TSA wait times ...

A North Fort Myers man rescued from a burning vessel pushed a good Samaritan overboard and later fled in the rescue boat, leaving a dog behind.

Florida's blueberry harvest will be lighter this spring after winter freezes damaged crops. Growers are now focusing on recovery, with the goal of returning to full production by the 2027 season, ...

The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently voted to award a contract for traffic signal and related repairs at the intersection ...

President Trump has said the war in Iran, which started Feb. 28, 2026, will be over “very soon.” USA TODAY reporter Francesca Chambers asked him when.

SW Florida is experiencing a healthcare boom with billions invested in new hospitals, specialty centers, and maybe a medical school.

If there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top events, please email it to dosborn@usatodayco.com ...

A Naples home in the Port Royal neighborhood sold for $25 million, topping the list for February. The top three most expensive homes sold were all located in the Port Royal neighborhood of Naples.

Here's what experts have to say about why oil futures prices have such an immediate effect on retail gasoline prices in Florida and other states.

This isn’t a sea turtle versus coyote issue.' Sanibel's dilemma: Coyotes destroy huge numbers of nests. Should they be shot?

The Florida legislative session is pending budget deals, hundreds of bills and information of whether it will go into overtime. What's next?