Ryan Kruger

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

A new survey reveals that more than half of Americans believe they may never be able to afford a home, highlighting growing concerns about housing affordability nationwide. The survey by Ipsos found that 51% of Americans who currently rent their homes believe homeownership may be permanently out of reach for them. Americans worry about high costs of renting Half of American renters say the cost of rent is too high, creating a significant barrier to stable housing amid economic uncertainty.

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Drug overdose deaths in the United States plummeted last year, dropping almost 30 percent and marking the strongest sign yet that the country is making progress against a deadly epidemic. Slightly more than 80,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2024, the lowest number since 2019. This represents a 27% decrease from 2023. Overdose Deaths Drop in 2024 "It's one of those things we want to balance. We want to celebrate the decrease.

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 12!FC Naples is back on the road after a tough loss to the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. This weekend, the team heads up north to Portland, Maine for a rematch against the Portland Hearts of Pine.

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Americans have lost more than $1.3 billion due to a growing real estate scam that has victimized 58,000 people between 2019 and 2023, according to the FBI. The FBI, along with local and national leaders, are sounding the alarm on the surge in real estate deed scams that target vacant or unmonitored homes. How to protect your home from a rapidly growing scam Fraudsters use forged documents to sell these properties to unsuspecting buyers, a scheme that has been seen locally in Lee County.

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Florida drivers are enjoying the lowest gas prices in almost a year and a half, with the state average dropping to $2.93 per gallon. According to AAA, Sunday's statewide average marked the lowest daily price since December 2023. Florida sees lowest gas prices in 17 months Drivers in Lee and Charlotte counties are saving even more at the pump, with average prices of $2.84 and $2.88 per gallon respectively. Meanwhile, Collier County drivers are still paying just above the $3 mark on average.