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      • Labelle
        LaBelle man charged with sexual battery, kidnapping could have more victims
        Allie Kaiser
        Weather
        FORECAST: Morning fog and afternoon sun expected into the weekend
        Andrew Shipley
        Lee County
        WATCH: Armed robbery suspect leads Lee County deputies on high-speed chase
        WFTX Digital Team
        Collier County
        'It hits people hard'; measles cases at Ave Maria hits 57
        Eric Lovelace
        Sarasota County
        5 dead in Sarasota shooting ID'd, linked to Ft. Lauderdale double homicide: SCSO
        WFTS Digital Staff
        Gateway
        Gateway parents raise safety concerns over traffic congestion near schools
        Victoria Quevedo
        Charlotte County
        Condo owners and conservationists team up against developer in Charlotte County
        Hunter Walterman
        Local News
        Gang member convicted for trafficking fentanyl in Florida faces up to 120 years
        Ryan Kruger
        Cape Coral
        World-Class Pickleball takes over Cape Coral at the 2026 Veolia Cape Coral Open
        Emily Young

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          Austin Schargorodski

        • Cape Coral city council rejects proposal to change to 'strong mayor' structure

          Bella Line

        • DeSoto County mourns firefighter who unexpectedly died

          Hunter Walterman

        • Lee County student walkouts spark dialogue over safety and free speech

          Alex Orenczuk

      • If you give a child a book

        Got $12? Click now to help a kiddo' in your community in Southwest Florida

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        Fort Myers Beach

        State approves demolition of FMB Elementary, district weighs other options

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Hendry County

        Labelle's Infinity Steakhouse owner arrested on sex battery, kidnapping charges

        Sarah Lindenberg
      • National News

        • Trump Mideast Wars Gaza

          Trump threatens political payback on Republicans opposing Canada tariffs

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          Data reveals growing financial struggles for seniors, renters, rural Americans

          Stephanie Liebergen
        • Marimar Martinez

          New footage released in case of Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol

          Kadia Tubman

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        Port Charlotte

        Woman charged in Port Charlotte stabbing that left man critically hurt

        WFTX Digital Team
        Neighbors shaken after suspected drunk driver kills pedestrian walking dog in Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs

        'Horrific scene': Bonita Springs man killed when car hit him, while walking dog

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Lee County

        Lee County Sheriff's Office arrests sex offender connected to teen paddleboarder

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Super Speeder

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Driver arrested for going 133 mph on I-75

        WFTX Digital Team
        FHP

        Bonita Springs

        Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in Bonita Springs crash

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        House passes bill to streamline wildlife plan approvals

        Andrew Shipley
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers woman gets surprise home makeover after Hurricane Milton

        Miyoshi Price
        New FC Naples Jersey

        Naples

        NEW KIT REVEAL: FC Naples pays tribute to Naples Pier with new jerseys

        WFTX Digital Team

        Arcadia

        'I was shocked': Governor DeSantis awards money for new Arcadia sewage plant

        Hunter Walterman
      • Fort Myers Metro South

        Authorities find boat of missing Southwest Florida boaters with no one onboard

        Hunter Walterman
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        Sanibel

        No more butts on the beach? Sanibel to discuss smoking ban at city beaches

        Austin Schargorodski
        Hendry Regional Medical Center

        Clewiston

        Hendry County conducts emergency response drill at Clewiston High School

        Allie Kaiser
      • RSW

        Local News

        'Clearly not true': Lee County Commissioner pushes back against RSW audit

        Ryan Kruger

        4 Things To Do

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Extended Event Weekend December 19 – 24

        Vanessa Busch
        Cape Coral realtor warns of rental scams, FBI says real estate scams cost Americans millions last year

        Cape Coral

        'Trust your gut': How a Cape Coral realtor says you can avoid rental scams

        Bella Line
      • Cape Coral Theft Suspects

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police: These men stole cash and a debit card, then went shopping

        WFTX Digital Team

        Arcadia

        'Not above the law:' Former DeSoto County Deputy charged with beating inmates

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Town confirms Fly Heli behind low-flying helicopter tied to wildlife concerns

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Fort Myers man charged after hitting semi-truck driver with baseball bat in road rage attack

        Lee County

        Fort Myers man charged after hitting semi-truck driver with baseball bat

        Victoria Quevedo
        Horse remains found in quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood leaves neighbors shocked

        Lehigh Acres

        Horse remains found in quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood leaves neighbors shocked

        Victoria Quevedo
        New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI

        Cape Coral

        New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI

        Bella Line
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        Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda water bill advances despite requests to withdraw

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        City of Palms Classic brings basketball excellence to Fort Myers

        Miyoshi Price
        RSW Expansion Phase Two

        Local News

        New audit raises concerns about transparency at RSW

        Ryan Kruger
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach cancels NYE fireworks due to 'fiscal responsibility push'

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        UPDATE: Lee County deputies say the 10-year-old boy has been found

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Charlotte County

        Deputies respond to potential threat at FSW in Punta Gorda

        WFTX Digital Team
      • North Port/Englewood

        New body camera video shows North Port Police tase and arrest wrong suspect

        Hunter Walterman
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        Arcadia

        DeSoto Co. corrections sergeant charged with assaulting two inmates

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Low-flying helicopter near FMB’s Bowditch Point raises wildlife concerns

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Multi-agency investigation hits Cape Coral neighborhood on Wednesday morning

        Allie Kaiser
        Lee County sees increase in mosquito-borne diseases from international travelers

        Lee County

        Lee County sees increase in mosquito-borne diseases

        Victoria Quevedo
        Bear

        Covering Florida

        Backlash grows over Florida bear hunt as kill numbers remain unreleased

        Forrest Saunders
      • Arcadia

        DeSoto Co. commissioners approve compost facility after threat of legal action

        Hunter Walterman
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        Cape Coral

        REPORT: 911 caller saw Cape Councilwoman driving wrong way before DUI arrest

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Hendry County

        220-acre prescribed burn planned for Hendry County

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte County rejects proposed Punta Gorda water service transfer

        Alex Orenczuk
        Patricia Petrosky

        Downtown Fort Myers

        New Lee County Commissioner outlines infrastructure, safety priorities

        Miyoshi Price
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Salvation Army Breaks Ground on $22M Fort Myers Campus Expansion

        Miyoshi Price
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        Charlotte County

        New e-bike regulations proposed in Charlotte County

        Allie Kaiser
        Kimmie's Recovery Zone

        Local News

        Local father honors daughter's memory by fighting holiday overdose spike

        Ryan Kruger
        New therapy center coming to Immokalee to help families access vital care

        Immokalee

        New child therapy center coming to Immokalee to help families access vital care

        Victoria Quevedo
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