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      • Arcadia
        One man injured, one in custody after shooting in Desoto County: DCSO
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        Weather
        FORECAST: Coolest morning since May 2!
        Katie Walls
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        Development in the Caribbean Sea possible
        Katie Walls
        Local News
        Florida sees dramatic 35% drop in fentanyl deaths as drug deaths drop statewide
        Ryan Kruger
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        Lee County deputies respond to call about bicyclist hit on Cleveland Avenue
        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral
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        Florida's lawmakers mull state’s fiscal forecast

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        Bella Line
        New bill to repeal Florida's controversial 'free kill' law clears first hurdle, caps being discussed

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        Bill to repeal Florida’s ‘free kill’ law clears hurdle months after Gov. veto

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        Student hit by a car outside Lemon Bay High is OK; no one will be charged

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Golden Gate

        SHUTDOWN IMPACTS: Collier-Lee Honor Flight postponed

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        Naples

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      • North Port/Englewood

        Sarasota County School Board considers artificial intelligence policy change

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        City says Cape Coral Yacht Club rebuild expected cost jumps to $225 million

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        New Florida bill would require teachers to take an oath

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        North Port/Englewood

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