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    • SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VACCINE INFORMATION

      A listing of local vaccines sites available in Southwest Florida
    • LATEST COVID-19 NUMBERS

      The latest coronavirus cases and deaths in Southwest Florida. Florida coronavirus map tracking the COVID-19 cases for the state.
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    Gov. DeSantis activates National Guard in response to national protests
    Local News
    Florida Department of Health data scientist says she's turning herself in to police
    Local News
    Crime Stoppers search for road rage suspects
    WFTX Digital Team
    Local News
    Cape Coral PD: Woman in critical condition after crash involving drugs or alcohol
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    Florida vaccinates more than 500,000 seniors
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    Man arrested near Capitol with gun, 500 rounds of ammo

    Alex Hider
    4:49 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Local News

    Jones Walker Palm Gardens Apartments renovation complete

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:48 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Local News

    Florida Power & Light puts an end to coal-fired power generation

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:36 PM, Jan 16, 2021
  • Collier County

    Local News

    Community Foundation of Collier County to host annual giving day

    WFTX Digital Team
    4:05 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Local News

    Foundation for Lee County Public Schools hosts 5k

    WFTX Digital Team
    3:59 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Local News

    Dim Jandy Ranch to host first public event

    WFTX Digital Team
    3:48 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Local News

    Conservancy of SWFL adds live animal encounters to curriculum

    3:38 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Local News

    New park comes to Cape Coral

    WFTX Digital Team
    3:15 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Feds: OH man threatened to shoot 'enemy combatants' at riots

    WCPO Staff
    2:52 PM, Jan 16, 2021
  • Capitol riots

    Election 2020

    House Intel Committee opens investigation into Capitol riots

    Alex Hider
    2:36 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    National

    Robocaller accused of spoofing fined $9.9 million

    Justin Boggs
    10:59 PM, Jan 15, 2021

    Local News

    Woman claims dentist pulled wrong tooth

    Rochelle Alleyne
    10:20 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Carlos Dennis, Ron DeSantis, Javier Crespo

    National

    Azar admits there isn’t a reserve COVID-19 vaccine stockpile

    Justin Boggs
    10:08 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Protecting Paradise

    Sanibel dedicates tree in memory of Dee Serage Century

    Kat Velez
    9:36 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Want Girl Scout cookies? Try Grubhub

    Stephanie Stone
    9:22 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • City of Fort Myers

    Local News

    Fort Myers virtual community update Jan 26

    Kat Velez
    9:19 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    San Diego rescue dog without eyes adopted by blind dad

    KGTV Staff
    8:42 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Migration maps show where Americans moved in 2020

    Stephanie Stone
    8:33 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • State of Education

    Lee Schools found guilty of withholding public records

    Rob Manch
    8:13 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Model: Coronavirus deaths expected to decline in the spring

    Justin Boggs
    7:51 PM, Jan 15, 2021

    Coronavirus

    New details emerge for statewide vaccine registration system

    Forrest Saunders
    7:48 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Karl-Anthony Towns

    Coronavirus

    NBA's Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID-19

    Justin Boggs
    6:53 PM, Jan 15, 2021

    Rebound

    Health experts: U.S. could be several months away from "normal"

    Rachel Loyd
    6:40 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Financial Fitness

    7 credit card perks to prioritize in 2021

    Melissa Lambarena, Nerd Wallet
    6:30 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Capitol Breach Statehouses

    National

    States on highest alert since 9/11 this weekend

    Justin Boggs
    6:04 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Amazon warehouse employees to vote on whether to form union

    Scripps National
    6:01 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Where MLK and Coretta met and studied, a memorial will rise

    The Associated Press
    5:19 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Waitress credited with helping boy after noticing bruises

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    5:00 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Researchers: US life expectancy to drop due to COVID-19

    Justin Boggs
    4:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • National

    NRA is 'restructuring' and reincorporating to Texas

    Sam Cohen
    4:52 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Semi rollover on I-75 near Daniels Pkwy., one lane open northbound

    Kat Velez
    4:37 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    LetsGetChecked at-home testing kits

    Coronavirus

    Home testing spikes as some avoid the doctor during the pandemic

    Amanda Brandeis
    4:28 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Police officers describe facing off with mob at US Capitol

    Kyle Hicks
    2:56 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Capitol riot

    Election 2020

    46 charged thus far in connection with Capitol riots

    Alex Hider
    2:48 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    UK COVID-19 variant will become dominant in U.S. in March

    Sam Cohen
    2:25 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations

    The Associated Press
    1:58 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    IRS delays start of tax filing season to Feb. 12

    Kyle Hicks
    1:47 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    FAA adopts 'zero-tolerance' policy toward unruly passengers

    Alex Hider
    1:44 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Insulin prices capped in Illinois, other states also implementing laws

    Tomas Hoppough
    1:43 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Unemployed workers become full-time podcasters during the pandemic

    Cesar Rodriguez
    1:15 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Pandemic impacts jobs for private high school students in underserved communities

    Cesar Rodriguez
    1:14 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Promised vaccine stockpile is already gone, says reports

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    12:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    NJ prioritizing smokers in COVID-19 vaccination effort

    Kyle Hicks
    12:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    The Race 2020

    The isolation and mental health impact on fighting COVID-19 alone

    Ashley Sampson
    12:41 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Trump to leave White House on morning of inauguration

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    12:41 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    The Race 2020

    Hit with surprise COVID-19 bills, Americans forced to fend for themselves

    12:17 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Official: No 'direct evidence' of plot to kill at Capitol

    The Associated Press, KNXV Staff
    12:13 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    The Race 2020

    Pandemic taking mental and physical toll on homeless veterans

    Alexa Liacko
    12:11 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    Parts of National Mall will remain closed through Jan. 21

    Sam Cohen
    12:00 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Educational campaign takes on weight bias

    Scripps National
    11:55 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    D.C. attorney general investigating January 6 speeches

    Scripps National
    11:33 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Biden lays out goals of his COVID-19 vaccination plan

    Kyle Hicks
    11:32 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Tips needed for girl who went missing 40 years ago in Fort Myers

    WFTX Digital Team
    11:12 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    News

    New Vanderbilt project seeks unity in divisive times

    Jason Lamb
    10:47 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Entertainment

    Tennessee lawmakers consider Dolly Parton statue at capitol

    Sam Cohen
    10:33 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Lakeland leads the state in COVID-19 blood clot research

    Rebecca Petit
    10:31 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Ohio public school staffer charged for role in Capitol riot

    WEWS Staff
    10:09 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    LIVE: Pelosi holds weekly press conference

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    9:53 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at Biden inauguration

    The Associated Press
    9:09 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    This Cleveland school is creating a space for LGBTQ+ students

    WEWS Staff
    8:50 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Julia Ann Drudy pleads no contest sentenced to sixty days in jail

    WFTX Digital Team
    8:41 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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