Small plane crash in Fort Myers Sunday
The National Transportation Safety board is investigating a small plane crash at Page Field in Ft. Myers. The accident happened Sunday afternoon. We're told a light sport aircraft attempted to take off,
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Cape Coral
Saints win....and so do local restaurants
30 million Americans eat pizza for the big game.
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Fort Myers
New Credit Card Rules
Some are happy with the changes; others aren't.
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Bonita Springs
Greyhound racing protests in SW Florida
They say the dogs are treated inhumanely.
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Charlotte County
New wave of crime targeting engine computers
Local technicians say the steal is almost too easy, making the fix even harder.
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Prius brakes questioned; Toyota probe expands
Americans should park their recalled Toyotas unless driving to dealers for accelerator repairs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned Wednesday - then quickly took it back - as skepticism of company fixes grew and the...
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How is weather affecting flights?
How is bad weather affecting flights in Southwest Florida?
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Fort Myers
The fix is in for Toyota sticky gas pedal problem
What you should know before you go.
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Lee Co. deputy arrested for stealing co-worker's paycheck
Lee County Sheriff's deputies arrest one of their own for grand theft. According to the sheriff's office, deputy Peter Garcia stole another employees check and deposited it into his own account without
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Saturn of Cape Coral closes its doors
As the last few letters of a once strong name and booming business are taken down, there's silence at the Saturn dealership of Cape Coral. Nine months after opening here in March of 2008, GM announced
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Collier County
Malfunctioning red light cameras now turned off
The light at Immokalee road and Airport Pulling road was flashing non-stop and distracting drivers.
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Customers lash out with more LCEC emails
The Fox 4 newsroom flooded with emails. The topic... LCEC. Not just about LCEC charging deposits for late payment, but about the attitude of LCEC employees. A lot of viewers are sounding off about a comment
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LCEC Customers fighting back
Power company problems. What customers are doing to fight back and what you can do.
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Lehigh Acres
Anger over sign about killing animals
The initial message gets lost when someone else scribbles an offensive retort.
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Americans still detained in Haiti
A group of American missionaries detained in Haiti face questions from a judge after they were caught trying to smuggle kids out of the broken nation. Reporters there saying some of the parents were too
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Viewers' Voice: LCEC customers want answers
Debbie Swegman pays her bills on time. DEB: "It seems like I paid a deposit for someone else." Still, LCEC hit her with a $325 deposit. Here's what happened. 7 years ago, Debbie moved out of her house...and
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Collier County
Searching for a Wallaby killer
A new push to solve a strange crime.
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Private Pictures: Deputies' Mugshots still not released
Four In Your Corner continues to push for answers tonight. The question: why are some police officers get special treatment when they are arrested? All they have to do is sign a piece of paper...and
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LCEC - Where can you turn for help?
If you don't like your electric company, where can you turn for help? 4 In Your Corner's Marisa Mendelson digs for answers.
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Haitian judge questions detained Americans
A group of U.S. Baptist missionaries arrested trying to leave Haiti with a busload of children faced questioning by a local judge on Wednesday, while a Haitian-born pastor who accompanied the group said some parents had sent...
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New Naples city council members; one taken away in handcuffs
Residents in Naples headed to the polls Tuesday to choose new city council members. Five people are running for three open spots. Doug Finlay, Sam Saad and Gary Price won the 3 open seats. Finlay got
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Cape Coral Police hand out Free Gun Locks
Cape Coral Police are working to keep our kids safe. A new shipment of 500 gun locks has just come in and they want you to come and get them. Just last month, a two year old child shot and killed himself
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LCEC customer starts Facebook group to vent frustration
The emails just keep coming in. Dozens and dozens of LCEC customers, telling Four In Your Corner -- the co-op is ripping them off! Tonight, there's a new place for them to discuss their frustrations. Tom
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Why won't the Collier Sheriff release mug shots of a deputy?
A follow up to a story we first told you about last week...Why sheriff's deputies in Collier County are getting special treatment when they're arrested. A deputy is accused of fraud. Tonight, the sheriff's
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Cape Coral
Is "retarded" a bad word?
Sarah Palin says it is. She wants a White House official who said it fired.
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LCEC writes email to Fox 4 Boss
As the public relations manager for LCEC, Karen Ryan is the face you see on TV. Lately, she doesn't like what you're seeing on Fox 4. So, she wrote this long email to FOX 4's boss, general manager Judy
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Dog left to suffer for days
Animal Control finds a dog that it says was left to suffer for days. Why the dog's owner thought she was doing the right thing.
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2010 Hurricane predictions from WSI and Colorado State
Hurricane season may be months away, but already forecasters with a private forecasting company known as W-S-I and the Tropical Meteorology Project of Colorado State are making predictions: WSI Forecast 13
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Toyota solution: The pedal fix
The pedal's to the metal: Toyota is rushing repair parts to local dealers, as we speak. PAM TEMPLETON: "So hopefully by the end of the week or the weekend we'll be in business." All to fix those sticky
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LCEC deposits: Where does your money go?
Another hot topic in Lee County...L-C-E-C. Four In Your Corner is hearing from a lot of fired up viewers about money you gave to L-C-E-C: Not to pay your power bill…But to pay ballooning deposits…just
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SWFL Man sentences to life in prison for killing girlfriend
A Lee County judge sentences a San Carlos man to life in prison for killing his girlfriend. A jury convicted Mark Schack of second degree murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend Amy Boscarino back
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Bail bondsmen arrested in Ft. Myers
Their job is to help get you out of jail. Monday, 2 Fort Myers bail bondsmen are find themselves on the other side of the law.
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Charlotte County
Teens escape detention center into the swamp
The sheriff's office believes the teens are lost in the swamp.
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Fort Myers
Musical Spring Awakening raising eyebrows
Sex, cursing, and rock-n-roll are catching some theatre-goers off guard.
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Naples girl headed to American Idol
MARK DANNI - DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS: "Yeah so this is just our wall of fame over the years." Walk down the halls of The Community School Of Naples...and one face quickly stands out. MARK DANNI: "The
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Fort Myers man running for Lee School Board
The race is on...for the Lee County School Board. Board chairman Steven Teuber confirming to 4 In Your Corner he is running for re-election. So far Teuber is running un-opposed. Meanwhile...Tom Scott
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Money Talk: Lee School board salaries
BOB CHILMONIK: "There is no time card...there's no boss". School board member Bob Chilmonik explains to 4 In Your Corner about the duties of a board member's job. BOB CHILMONIK: "you can put as many hours
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LCEC and deposits
Four In Your Corner has received email after email from L-C-E-C customers who claim they're slapped with $200 or more deposits if they miss a few payments. But L-C-E-C spokesperson Karen Ryan says it
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LeHigh Acres
Teen suspect's mother speaks
She tells us she doesn't want her son home.
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Local veterans pitch in to fix up marine's home
They got to work fixing up the house bright and early Wednesday morning.
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Cubs to Collier changing course
The Chicago Cubs tonight are only talking to officials in Mesa, Arizona when it comes to spring training. The announcement came at a news conference today in Arizona. The deal requires funding from the
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LCSO shoots two dogs in one week
Two dogs killed by law enforcement in one week. Are they going too far or just protecting themselves?
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New leash law in Collier County
Dog owners that chain their dogs outside for long periods of time will be breaking the law in collier county. Today county commissioners passed a new ordinance to keep owners from this abusive behavior.
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School Board on Bus Audit: Make it happen
Members agree to go forward with a major audit of the entire school bussing system in Lee County.
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Wings Of Freedom: Fly in a piece of WWII history
It's the only one of its kind still flying in the world and right now at Page Field you can hop aboard a piece of WWII history.
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Tebow Super Bowl ad controversy
A conservative christian group called Focus On The Family is footing the bill for an ad featuring former Gator football star Tim Tebow and his mom that will air during the Super Bowl.
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Biggest child porn bust in Collier history
The Sheriff's Office calls it the biggest child porn bust in Collier County history. Deputies arrested 24-year-old Daniel Enrique Guevarra Vilca charging him with 500 counts of child pornography. Deputies
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LeHigh Acres
Teens arrested for breaking into Marine's home
Another teenager gave them the tip.
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Wants to know: Will LCEC help fix a local marine's bill?
This mother of deployed marine Steven Van Soostsen couldn't get any compassion from L-C-E-C yesterday. NANCY / MOM: "They were not willing to work in any way or form."All of this…over $36. Her son thought
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Guy in "nightie" assaults girlfriend, deputies say
A Fort Myers man is facing battery charges after sheriff's deputies say he didn't like the comment his girlfriend made about him wearing her nightgown. Lawrence Horowitz is free on bond tonight. Deputies
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Collier still fighting to get Cubs
City council in Mesa, Arizona approved an agreement to help keep the Chicago Cubs in Arizona for spring training. Next step: voters will have to OK a measure to build a new $84 million dollar stadium
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Collier teacher arrested for neglecting child
She's supposed to be responsible for watching your kids. Instead, one collier county teacher is arrested for child neglect after deputies say her young daughter was found wandering the streets. Now the
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Marine's home cleanup halted by energy bill
A new problem for a Lehigh Acres marine who had his house ransacked recently. The organization offering to help protect his home in the future is stopped in its tracks by the utility company. When Four
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Cape Coral
Bible study at a Lee County public school
It's happening at Gulf Middle in Cape Coral.
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Fort Myers Beach
Music for Haiti
A Haitian band raises money for their country.
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SW Florida doctors share stories from Haiti
Some Southwest Florida doctors and other volunteers who've been saving lives in Haiti are due back in Florida today. Four In Your Corner Anchor Patrick Nolan has been talking by phone to the leader of
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Lily Gets Adopted
Some great news today about a dog that nearly starved to death in Lehigh Acres. We've been following her story for months. You might remember several months ago, Lily was taken away by animal services
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Cubs coming to Collier County?
An announcement is expected this week on whether the Chicago Cubs will stay in Arizona for spring training or come to Naples.
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Lehigh Acres
Community outpouring continues for local Marine
The burglars crawled through the bedroom window of his 4-year-old daughter...and ripped off all of Steve's major appliances.
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Miami Shooting kills 15-year-old girl, wounds 3 others
Associated Press - January 25, 2010 6:14 AM ET MIAMI (AP) - Authorities have not made an arrest in a drive-by shooting in Miami that killed a 15-year-old girl and wounded three others.
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Man commits suicide in Florida Walmart parking lot
Associated Press - January 25, 2010 3:14 AM ET PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - A 77-year-old man apparently committed suicide in the parking lot of a Walmart Supercenter in Port St. Lucie.
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Lehigh Acres
Community comes together for local Marine
Somebody broke into his home.
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Lehigh Acres
Thieves rob home of local Marine
The burglars crawled through the bedroom window of his 4-year-old daughter...and ripped off all of Steve's major appliances.
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Parents angry with Dr. Browder
Southwest Florida parents angry with the lee superintendent. PARENT: "I can't believe the words came out of his mouth!" They say he's not addressing their questions and concerns. DONNIE ARMSTRONG: "No
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Angry father comes to Fox 4; gets the school we wanted
A dramatic about-face from the lee schools...after Kenny Lisinski, an angry father comes to Fox 4. Taxpayers forced to cough up nearly $3,000 to bus his kids across town, when they have a school he wants
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Naples
Stealing a $275, 000 ring
Security cameras catch a man running off with a ring right in front of store clerks.
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Fort Myers
Can Haitians stay in the U.S.?
Some fear Haitians will pour into Southwest Florida.
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Fort Myers
Adopting a Haitian child
Local adoption agencies are flooded with calls.
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Returning to Haiti
He survived the massive earthquake in Haiti and made his way back to Southwest Florida. Now he's going back.
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Lee County
Where to donate for Haiti quake victims
Medicines and personal hygiene kits are most needed.
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Dr. Browder talks to Fox 4 about school bus issues
For weeks now, Four In Your Corner has been wanting to know what the head of Lee County Schools has to say to students and parents who are fed up. Now, Dr. Browder has agreed to do an interview with Fox 4.
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Florida students trapped in Haiti; parents plea for help
Parents holding out for good news…after they were given false hope.
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3 die in plane crash after leaving the Bahamas
Three people died when a small plane crashed into the sea after taking off from the Bahamas en route to Florida.
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Twin tragedy
The babies were just about 13-months old and now one is fighting for his life in intensive care and the other little one didn't make it. Their uncle tells us how he says it happened. Christian
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Fort Myers
Man escapes Haiti now going back to help
Norm Clark is raising money to go to Haiti on Wednesday.
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Lee County
Lee schools preparing for students from Haiti
As Haitians in Fort Myers expect to host extended family who survived the quake, including little ones in school.
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Lehigh Acres
How to make sure donated items reach quake victims
Transportation in and out of Haiti is limited.
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Fort Myers
Churches mobilize to help those in Haiti
They'll be raising money together.
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Southwest Florida helps victims in Haiti
Early estimates put the death toll into the hundreds of thousands. Haitians are sifting through the rubble with their hands to look for survivors.
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Naples
Saving freezing animals
It's too cold for the bats and birds.
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Letter from Governor's office on Lee Co. long bus rides
Don Armstrong, a Lee County parent worried about those long school bus rides, gets the attention of Governor Charlie Crist. The governor responded to his email. It's not exactly what Don Armstrong was
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Cape Coral
Fish wash up on shore
They're freezing to death.
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FPL Power Outages leave customers cold and upset
Where's the heat? That's what some Southwest Florida families want to know.
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Pet adoption numbers up from last year
Good news when it comes to our furry friends in Lee County.
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Councilman Grill speaks
From the slammer to council chambers. Cape Councilman Eric Grill is back at Cape Coral City Hall. Find out what he had to say about his arrest. MARISA MENDELSON mmendelson@fox4now.com
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Mark McGwire admits to using steroids
The retired baseball star announced today, saying he hid his use from even his family.
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Thermal scanners: less invasive to privacy?
Some people think it's entirely too invasive. The scanners are similar to night vision technology, but the question is how can it detect explosives that don't give off heat?
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Charlotte County
Charlotte County schools canceled because of cold
Florida Power and Light officials say powering the schools would cause massive outages.
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LaBelle
Citrus in danger
Citrus growers are scrambling.
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Cape Coral
Sharks freezing to death
They're freezing to death.
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PETA concerns at circus
Animal activists want to know how elephants are being treated at the circus. We get a backstage look.
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PETA protests Ringling Bros Circus in Estero
This weekend in Estero the Ringling Brothers and Barnun And Bailey Circus is in town at the Germain arena. One animal rights group says the circus is mistreating its elephants. Members of the People For
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IYC: Finding space heaters and keeping them safe
We called around to find out who has them, and who doesn't.
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Manatees warming up at Manatee Park in Fort Myers
If you want to see manatees up close and personal and in the wild…now's the time.
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Clewiston
Cold threatens sugar cane
U.S. Sugar in Clewiston is rushing to harvest its crop.
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Sheriff upset with story in News-Press
A new battle breaking out between the news-press and sheriff mike Scott. The sheriff is upset about another article in the paper....and this time he says it's personal. The article is all about the sheriff's
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Frozen strawberry fields
Farmers are still fighting to save Florida's valuable strawberry crop. Hundreds of acres of strawberry fields are in danger as temperatures dipped into the 20's Thursday night. State officials hope crop
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Sex for sale in Naples
Three massage therapists are behind bars, accused of offering customers more than just massages. The "Asian Massage" in Naples was open for business this afternoon. Detectives arrested a 43 year -old
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North Fort Myers
Cold temps threaten crops, research at Echo Farms
The mission of Echo is to teach farmers in third world countries how to raise crops in extreme conditions. Even though some plants will be lost, it's all a learning experience that will be documented.
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Jail death
How not drinking alcohol killed a Lee County Jail inmate.
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Fort Myers Beach
Cold ruins vacations
It's too cold to enjoy the beach.
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Emergency push to get Citrus crops out
An emergency push Wednesday night to get all those crops out of the fields and onto the roads. Fox 4 works the phones and finds things are buzzing all night long. The governor has signed an executive
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Florida farmers brace for cold weather
Florida farmers are worried about their crops as freezing temperatures sweep the state.
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15 cost saving ways to go green
Here are 15 simple, cost-effective ideas in which going green can save you money. These small investments in energy conservation can pay big dividends.
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Cold grips much of US, Fla. races to save crops
Associated Press - January 6, 2010 9:04 AM ET PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - A stubborn cold wave is locked freezing temperatures in place across the central and eastern U.S.
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Lee County gets 3 million to fund Energy Projects
The United States Department of Energy is granting three million dollars of stimulus money to Lee County for energy projects. Wilbur Smith Associates submitted the grant application on behalf of Lee
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Cash Feenz gang leader in court
One of the highest profile murder cases in lee county started their jury selection. Kemar Johnston the supposed leader of "Cash Feenz" is facing murder charges. Alex and Jeffrey Sosa were found dead
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Bomb squad investigates suspicious suitcase in Cape Coral
Cape Coral Police say there's nothing suspicious about a suitcase found in a store parking lot. The suitcase was found near the Home Goods store on Veterans Parkway and Surfside Boulevard. Shoppers had
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Wife of former Ft Myers Beach town manager posing for Hustler
The woman who cost the former Fort Myers Beach Town Manager his job will soon be back in the headlines. Scott Janke was fired after town council found out his wife, Jazella Moore, is a porn star. The story
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Hendry deputies investigate fatal shooting
The Hendry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday morning. Just before 6:30 pm Monday night, the sheriff's office was called to a house on 8th street in Pioneer Plantation,
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Friends, family remember murdered Golden Gate teen
Friends and family will say their final goodbyes to a murdered Golden Gate teen. Jake Couture was killed on New Year's night. Deputies say, it happened at a party at the Brittany Bay Apartments after a
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Citrus growers: We're struggling to save industry
Associated Press - January 2, 2010 1:04 PM ET SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Citrus growers are starting out the new decade in what many of them call a do-or-die fight against citrus greening.
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Southwest Florida
Local farmers prepare for possible freeze
As temperatures continue to drop, local farmers are getting nervous.
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Southwest Florida
New Years Eve free cab rides
A local law firm will reimburse you.
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Search for better ways to determine breast cancer risk
Breast cancer has touched Teresa Marrandino's life. She's fighting back by participating in the 'Beam' study. Its aim: find ways to identify who's at risk for developing the disease.
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Fitting into old jeans better than sex?
It seems fitting into an old pair of jeans is really satisfying for some women.
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Port Charlotte
Family dog attacks another dog and its owner
Another dog attack on Wednesday night, this time it's a family pet in Port Charlotte. The attack comes just a week after a weimeraner in Cape Coral killed a toddler.
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Full body scans
So what exactly do screeners see when you go through the machine? Fox 4 shows you how passengers at SWFL International Airport are reacting to the full body scans.
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Air Scare in Collier County
A scare in the air over Southwest Florida: The Air Force sends up two fighter pilots to track a pilot drawing suspicion. It all started when the pilot of the small plane took off from the airport in
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Cape Coral
Cape Coral Councilmember sticking around after his arrest
Eric Grill will remain on council.
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Masked break-in
Like a scene out of a movie, a Charlotte County couple is attacked in their home by a man wearing a Halloween mask. Deputies say the mask is described to be from the movie "Scream." 34-year-old Anthony
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Dirt road rage
Some residents of a Fort Myers community are fed up with dealing with a dirt road. The roads we're talking about are Fountain Avenue and Eagle Street. Residents in the area thought in order to get their
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Lee County
An h1n1 scam spreading faster than the disease
Scammers are targeting your e-mail.
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Cape Coral
Home bursts into flames because of Christmas decorations
The fire department is blaming an extension cord.
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Fort Myers
Failed attack leads to new security measures
TSA stepping up security procedures at airports across the country, and here in Southwest Florida.
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Florida
Urban Meyer changes his mind
Legendary football coach steps down.
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Florida
New rules for cigarettes
State legislators say they'll make smoking safe.
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Fort Myers
Airports adding security
The White House is calling what happened on Christmas an attempted act of terrorism.
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Cape Coral
Homeless on Christmas
We visited a homeless camp in Cape Coral.
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Emergency crews working on Christmas
We rode along with the Cape Coral Fire Department to see what it's like working the Christmas shift.
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Last minute shopping
Fox 4 finds out where you can do some last minute shopping.
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Fort Myers
Vandals ruin Christmas Eve for local business
The employees will lose their Christmas vacation because of it.
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Estero
Sunrise on a new "solar" day at FGCU
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Solar panels
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The university is now home to the largest solar panel field of any school in the country.
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Fort Myers
Kids help kids by handing out teddy bears
Spreading holiday cheer with a little bear goes a long way for kids in the hospital.
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Collier County
Underage drinking sting
Seven Collier County convenience stores failed.
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Rescue crews coping with tragedy
Find out how first responders are trying to cope after a 2-year-old is attacked and killed by his dog.
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Cape Coral
Family dog kills two-year-old boy at home
A family is in shock after their dog attacked and killed their two year old child.
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Amy helps out some last minute shoppers
Last minute shopping is not easy…especially if you're looking for that must have toy for a special child in your life.
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Woman drives car into Cape canal
A woman from Ukraine is lucky to be alive after the car she was driving plunges into a Cape Coral canal.
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Deadly accident in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers woman is killed as she tries to cross a street to go shopping.
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Suspect killed in shootout with police
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Tyson Richardson of Lehigh Acres
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Authorities release the name of the man officers killed after a home invasion. Cape Coral police shot and killed 21-year-old Tyson Richardson of Lehigh Acres on Sunday.
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Deputies warn about a new credit card scam in SW Florida
It's a new credit card scam that one jewelry store owner says cost him ten thousand dollars...in the form of a diamond ring.
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Night vision helps nab a suspected gunman
A small Friday night party turns into a neighborhood scare....when one neighbor refuses to give another a cigarette. JONATHAN HUBBARD: He started shooting, I heard bullets go over my head, bing, bing,
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Naples daycare shuts down; parents want answers
Investigators are looking into the center's executive director, Jean Mekeel, to find out whether she embezzled more than 50,000 dollars over a period of a year.
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Emotions run hot over flag burning at local church
The flag was flying high and proud at the First United Methodist Church went a vandal took it and set it on fire.
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When police kill
Officers who shoot and kill. We find out the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
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Feds investigate man caught trespassing at Fort Myers school.
A federal investigation is underway after a mysterious man was caught trespassing at a Fort Myers school.
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Cape Coral Holiday Boat-A-Long lights up the water
Cape Coral was all lit up in holiday lights Sunday night, and it was all coming from the water.
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Great deals still available for last minute shoppers
The National Retail Federation says half of all Americans aren't even halfway done with their shopping this year. But that may be a good thing for consumers.
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Christmas light show at Cape Coral home helps kids in need
One homeowner in Cape Coral has his own light show going on. Neil Monkman spends almost all year getting his house lit up for christmas.. Every night at six o-clock, he puts on a show that's synched up
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Cape Coral home invasion turns deadly
A home invasion in Cape Coral -- ends in a shootout with police.
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Cape Coral
A white powdery substance at Walmart
Authorities tells Fox 4 Haz-mat teams from both the Fort Myers and Cape Coral Fire Departments tested the powder, and determined it was not harmful.
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Lehigh Acres
Holiday homecoming for SWFL soldier
Sgt. Timothy Rodriguez has served three tours of duty in Iraq.
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Lee County
Christmas crooks on the prowl
How to make sure your home isn't inviting to crooks looking to cash in this Christmas.
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Fort Myers
Whiskey Creek neighbors want answers about asbestos
Parents fear asbestos from the Summerlin Road overpass project could have settled in their homes.
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1 man dead after boat flips in Caloosahatchee River
Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating how four men went overboard in the Caloosahatchee River leaving one man dead.
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SW Florida sings the "12 Days of Christmas"
"The 12 days of Christmas": come on, you know the words to that Xmas favorite…or do you?
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Homes falling apart in east Naples
Jim Heidenreich is happy to have his home back in order. Not long ago, construction workers took a jack hammer to the messed up floor in his lanai. He's not alone. There are more than 200 condos with
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Puppy problems
They say they just wanted to sell some puppies but wait until you see what happened to a Cape Coral family.
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Salvation Army needs your help filling the red kettles
You've seen the Toys For Tots boxes and heard the Salvation Army's bell ringers. But, where do all those toys and donations go? The mood is festive: a once empty warehouse now set up to look like
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School board member: "Bush League" numbers don't add up
School board member Bob Chilmonik tells Fox 4 he's embarrased and frustrated, saying it's ridiculous the board can't seem to get the facts right.
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Bus problems a hot topic on local talk radio
The bus problems lead to another big day on a local radio talk show....Fox News Radio.
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Sheriff investigated Councilman Grill for nearly a year
Grill is accused of taking more than $65,000 dollars from clients for construction jobs his company never completed. The sheriff tells Fox 4 his investigators began working on the case nearly a year ago.
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Estero
Jet's Pizza managers say a grinch stole Christmas bonuses
They show us security video to prove it.
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Lawmaker tries to change 911 calls
16 hours to respond to a 911 call? A lawmaker who's fed up with botched 911 calls is taking action.
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State Farm staying in Florida, looks to raise rates
TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) - State Farm Florida has dropped plans to withdraw from Florida's property insurance market.
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Simple steps to save you big bucks on your electric bill
From bulbs to shower heads and insulation, Florida Power And Light got down and dirty. That surprised Martha Nance who thought she was just getting a checklist.
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Dr. Krista - Tips to protect against Salmonella
SALMONELLA POISONING - What is it? Salmonella - bacterial infection Recent outbreak - Salmonella subtype Typhimurium - over 50 people in 25 states affected, mostly by water frogs (including African Dwarf
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Cape Coral
Councilman Eric Grill's alleged victims speak
Grill was arrested on three charges of felony fraud.
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Upset Parents want answers from Lee School Board
The issue: these long school bus rides that start at the crack of dawn, zigzag mile after mile, and finally drop small kids off hours later at school.
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Cape Councilman arrested: Where did the money go?
$65,000 dollars. Investigators say Eric Grill spread it all over town.
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Cape Councilman arrested
Cape Councilman Eric Grill is arrested and charged with three felonies.
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Tis the season for shipping gifts
As Christmas draws near…the race to send off gifts and cards is in full swing.
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Browder's silence deafening to parents
It's no easy task getting an answer from Lee County Superintendent Dr. James Browder. Dr. Browder has been reluctant to address the issue even when parents have asked him for answers face-to-face at board meetings.
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Naples
Santa vs. City of Naples
One business owner says the city is acting like a Grinch.
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911 call concerns
16 hours to respond to a 911 call. Now a man is dead and Fox 4 wants to know what took so long.
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Fox 4 still waiting to hear from Mr. Dailey
Twice this week, Lee County school transportation director Charles Dailey refuses our requests for an interview. Fox 4 wants to hear what he has to say about allegations he's bullying school bus drivers. Kathleen
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Parents fight against the Lee school board on Facebook
(Watch all our videos on our Lee County Schools page) 32 new supporters and counting are joining Don Armstrong's fight. They've signed up on his Facebook group page, "Lee County Florida School Bus Problem".
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Fort Myers
Officer Andrew Widman Act
Fort Myers Police Chief Doug Baker wants to push it through the legislature.
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Naples Manor
Murder, attempted suicide in Naples
The sheriff's office says one person is dead.
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Fort Myers
Police chase ends with family's dog getting shot
Family members and neighbors say the dog would never have hurt the officer.
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Parent fights back against Lee Co. school board
Parent Don Armstrong says enough is enough. He's setting up a Facebook group called: "Lee County Florida school bus problem" and posting information about the next school board meeting on Craig's List.
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Fracture putty giving new hope to soldiers and civilians
The team at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston developed a fracture "putty" named the "Bio Nano Scaffold."
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Amy lends a helping hand to Santa
Old Saint Nick set up shop at the Edison Mall…ready to snap a holiday photo with you and your
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Another request to interview Charles Dailey
Fox 4 is still waiting to hear from Lee County School Transportation Director Charles Dailey, after one of his driver's publicly criticized him. She accuses him of bullying her and other drivers.
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Why are you paying to remove a suspect's Neo-Nazi tattoos?
A Florida man accused of murder getting a makeover for his trial in Tampa. Guess who's footing the bill from the make up artist? You.
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Collier County
Collier school board gets an earful over "kick a Jew day"
Some say the punishment does not fit the crime.
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Kids locked in cars
A Florida baby dies after being left in a hot car. What you need to know before leaving your kid in someone else's care.
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Medical Report
New laser fighting breast tumors
Dr. Dowlat has pioneered a less invasive alternative treatment called Novilase. It uses infrared laser energy.
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Secret world of pro golf groupies and sex
Tiger Woods' supposed sexual escapades are shining a new light on what once was a close kept secert among PGA players.
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North Port
Two North Port firefighters lose their jobs
The chief says one ignored an emergency call because he was coaching a soccer game.
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Lee County
Is the transportation director bullying his drivers?
A Lee County school bus driver claims she's working for a school bus bully. She's talking about transportation director Charles Dailey.
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Decoration disaster
Planning on decorating for the holidays? What you need to know to help make sure a Grinch doesn't steal your Christmas.
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Charlotte County
Man wanted for impregnating 14 year old girl found on MySpace
The report said Miller and the girl started having sex between October 2004 and during 2005; she was 14 then and he was 37.
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Parents speak out about Sanibel school
In the midst of an investigation - parents continue to speak out against the Sanibel School and its principal.
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Fox 4 takes your emails to the school board meeting
The school board keeps telling us you don't mind putting your little kids on school busses for 4 hours a day. So at Tuesday's school board meeting, we took all your complaints right to them.
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Lee County
A district director may have lied to you, officials say it's ok
It appears transportation director Charles Dailey lied to you, so why isn't anything being done about it?
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Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach washing away
Some say the beach is eroding and posing a safety hazard for people who live there.
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Fort Myers
Fire destroys Alico strip mall
The call of a "fully engulfed" structure fire on the 8000 block of Alico came in shortly after five this morning.
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School Board public comment
During public comment at Lee County School Board meetings, everyone is supposed to get 3 minutes to speak. But that seems to depend on which side of the bus issue you're on.
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