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      • Cape Coral
        Collier County deputies arrest Cape Coral murder suspect
        WFTX Digital Team
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Gabrielle has officially formed in the Atlantic
        Katie Walls
        Weather
        FORECAST: The unsettled weather pattern returns today
        Trent Aric
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral man films boat hitting manatee, fears it could happen again
        Austin Schargorodski
        Local News
        Gen Z renters view renting as smarter financial choice than buying homes
        Ryan Kruger
        National Politics
        Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25% for the first time in 2025
        Justin Boggs

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        • School bus rear-ended in Lee County, district says all students safely evacuated

          WFTX Digital Team

        • Speed cameras could be coming to North Port schools

          Hunter Walterman

        • Captiva beach renourishment project delayed, costs could reach $31 million

          Anvar Ruziev

      • If you give a child a book

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        DeSantis

        Covering Florida

        Governor Ron DeSantis to speak in Apalachicola, today

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        Covering Florida

        Florida police officer shot and killed; deputies say suspect fired 24 rounds

        WFTX Digital Team
      • National News

        • Flu Vaccine

          West Coast states issue their own vaccine guidance amid CDC turmoil

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        • France Russia

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        • Rare Earth

          US dependence on China for rare earth elements sparks security concerns

          Maya Rodriguez

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        Lee County

        Police arrest teenager in Fort Myers Wawa parking lot shooting

        Shari Armstrong
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach Elementary remains closed despite $11 million FEMA award

        Anvar Ruziev

        Arcadia

        FDA rule change could squeeze Florida farmers

        Hunter Walterman
      • Immigration Action

        Legal expert says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ closure could impact court cases

        Eric Lovelace
        Late Mortgages

        Local News

        Florida ranks 10th worst for home foreclosures

        Ryan Kruger
        Cape Coral trash bills could increase by $39 for disaster cleanup fund after Hurricane Ian costs

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral trash bills could increase by $38

        Bella Line
      • Cape Coral teen murder case moves closer to trial after court hearing Wednesday

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral teen murder case moves closer to trial

        Bella Line
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        Cape Coral

        NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES: Man in Batman PJs helps Cape Coral police make arrest

        Austin Schargorodski
        $85 million highway loop could transform Immokalee traffic

        Immokalee

        $85 million highway loop could transform Immokalee traffic

        Victoria Quevedo
      • FOX4 learns about the hurricane tax exemption

        Cape Coral

        No more excuses: Florida's year-round tax break on hurricane gear

        Emily Young
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral neighbor in Batman pajamas helps catch burglary suspect

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral officers respond to rollover on Pine Island Road, Wednesday morning

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Man arrested for choking sleeping child in Lee County, deputies say

        Shari Armstrong
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral locals celebrate fallen veterans with remembrance walk

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Bicyclist hit by two cars on Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers, police say

        Shari Armstrong
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        North Fort Myers

        30 YEARS IN PRISON: North Fort Myers man sentenced for sex crimes against child

        WFTX Digital Team

        Arcadia

        DeSoto County considers property tax rate change

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach food pantry closes after years of hurricane recovery support

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda chef earns scholarship to nation’s top culinary school

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Glades County

        Stray shots from nearby range sent Glades Co. golfers diving, but now it's fixed

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Naples

        Collier County to display Ten Commandments on government properties

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • DeSantis FEMA

        Covering Florida

        DeSantis doubles down on Pride crosswalk removals, communities push back

        Forrest Saunders
        Lehigh Acres finally gets high-speed internet for 11,000 homes

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres gets high-speed internet after years of waiting

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        FGCU investigating after visitor uses racial slur on campus

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        STUDY: Nearly 1 in 3 American businesses plan to raise prices; here's when

        Ryan Kruger
        'It's false hope': Florida homeowner can't dispute her lender-based insurance claim

        Covering Florida

        Florida homeowner can't dispute her lender-based insurance claim

        Nadeen Yanes
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        Lee County

        NO DEAL: Bargaining talks continue between Lee teachers union and district

        Miyoshi Price
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        Charlotte County

        One person transported to hospital after fire rips through Port Charlotte home

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Florida officials announce crackdown on undocumented truck drivers

        Forrest Saunders

        Marco Island

        Marco Island City Council debates budget cuts ahead of budget deadline

        Eric Lovelace
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        Punta Gorda

        Bathroom vape detectors help cut down student vaping in Charlotte County schools

        Alex Orenczuk
        Tropical Weather Outlook Mid-September

        Hurricane

        TRACKING THE TROPICS: What to watch as we head into September

        Katie Walls
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        Naples

        Naples locals react to Cracker Barrel logo controversy as company apologizes

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Colorful sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns for marine life

        North Fort Myers

        Sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns over marine life

        Bella Line
        Dispensary burglary

        Fort Myers Beach

        Man steals $7K in cannabis from Fort Myers Beach mobile van, deputies say

        Anvar Ruziev
        DUI crash

        Lehigh Acres

        Driver accused of hitting four cars while driving drunk in Lehigh Acres arrested

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        At least four people injured in Tamiami Trail crash, Charlotte County crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Clewiston

        'Not an easy decision': Clewiston Police Chief resigns

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Fire says lawn care worker rescued from canal drowning

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Mel's Diner break-in

        Local News

        Fort Myers Police investigate attempted burglary at Mel's Diner, overnight

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        Child swept into drain during water main break rescued by Sarasota deputies

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        Port Charlotte

        Jet ski rider injured in Charlotte County accident near Stump Pass, FWC says

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