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      • Lehigh Acres
        UPDATE: Lehigh Acres death investigation deemed murder-suicide, deputies say
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Staying dry and warm as we start the week
        Trent Aric
        Fort Myers Metro South
        Deputy shoots woman fleeing traffic stop in Fort Myers
        WFTX Digital Team
        Arcadia
        Deputies: Two arrested after cow shot in the head
        Hunter Walterman
        Fort Myers Beach
        'We're home again!': Caribbean Beach Club reopens with new upgrades after Ian
        Austin Schargorodski
        Labelle
        New LaBelle farm expected to produce 3,500 pounds of vegetables every day
        Allie Kaiser

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        Fort Myers law firm gives away turkeys as families face increased need after shutdown

        Lee County

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        • James Comey and Letitia James

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        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend Nov 21 – Nov 23

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        Lee County Deputy Shooting

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Lee County Deputy shoots woman during traffic stop in Fort Myers

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        Clewiston

        We push for new info following raid of Clewiston’s Community Development Dept

        Austin Schargorodski

        Naples

        Naples moves closer to demolishing hurricane-damaged pier

        Eric Lovelace
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        Port Charlotte

        Deputies arrest Port Charlotte High School student over alleged online threat

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Sanibel

        Florida lawmakers oppose Trump administration's new offshore drilling plan

        Andrew Shipley
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        Marco Island

        How much is too much? Rumors of new Marco Island pickleball court divides people

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers mayor pushes federal agencies to fast-track yacht basin permits

        Miyoshi Price
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        Roblox introduces new safety features to protect young users amid legal scrutiny

        Ryan Kruger
        Golisano Community Autism Hub opens

        Cape Coral

        Golisano Autism Community Hub brings new support to Cape Coral families

        Emily Young
        Thomas Stein

        Lee County

        Trial for suspect charged with killing Cape Coral teen expected in early 2026

        Bella Line
      • New Aldi officially opens in Lehigh Acres after months of anticipation

        Lehigh Acres

        New Aldi officially opens in Lehigh Acres after months of anticipation

        Victoria Quevedo
        Department of Justice indicts Sarasota man in Naples investment fraud scheme

        Naples

        Department of Justice indicts Sarasota man in Naples investment fraud scheme

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Large police presence in Cape Coral ends with man receiving mental health care

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      • Arcadia

        Arcadia Police arrest former youth football league treasurer for fraud

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Beach

        NEW PATH: Lee Co. greenlights contract for FMB-to-Bonita multi-use trail

        Austin Schargorodski
        New Aldi opens in Lehigh Acres, ending long drives for affordable groceries

        Lehigh Acres

        New Aldi opens in Lehigh Acres, ending long drives for affordable groceries

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Lee County

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        Ryan Kruger
        Debt or no water? Homeowners hook up to city water and face the costs

        Cape Coral

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        Bella Line
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      • Clewiston

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        Naples

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      • Florida Legislature

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        Florida House panel revives push to lower gun-buying age from 21 to 18

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        Lee County

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        Naples

        Motorcyclist dies; driver charged with DUI manslaughter in Naples crash

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

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        Miyoshi Price
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        Punta Gorda

        Allegiant strike? Pilots picket for more pay at Punta Gorda Airport

        Allie Kaiser
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        North Fort Myers

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        Naples

        Florida proposal could stop county, school buildings from displaying some flags

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral

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        Ryan Kruger
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        Pink building destroyed by Ian is coming down this week

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      • FC Naples partners with Florida Blue and Harry Chapin Food Bank to tackle food insecurity

        Lehigh Acres

        FC Naples teams up with Harry Chapin Food Bank in Lehigh Acres to feed community

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        Lee County

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