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      • Cape Coral
        Cape Coral officer injured in crash, driver charged with not having license
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Isolated storms inland today, rain chances climb up tomorrow
        Trent Aric
        Cape Coral
        Firefighters respond to scene in Bokeelia, Tuesday morning
        WFTX Digital Team
        Entertainment
        Robert Redford, storyteller who shaped Hollywood, dead at 89
        Justin Boggs
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Depression or storm to develop by late week
        Katie Walls
        Local News
        VIDEO: Tesla driver runs away after high-speed chase on I-75, troopers say
        WFTX Digital Team
        Estero
        FGCU students honor Charlie Kirk with memorial service, and new campus chapter
        Eric Lovelace
        Lehigh Acres
        Lee County parents indicted for capital murder in death of 12-year-old son
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        Americans plan to spend big this holiday season despite economic uncertainty
        Ryan Kruger

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        • Lee County locals plead for HOA and COA transparency

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        • 9 months in, Hendry school zone speed cameras show major results

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      • 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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        Lee County

        Army deserter turned Estero double murder suspect found guilty on all counts

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        Sarasota County

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      • National News

        • Federal Reserve Powell

          Federal Reserve poised to lower interest rates amid slowing job growth

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        • Israel Palestinians Gaza

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        • Children Social Media

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      • Charlie Kirk Shot

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        Covering Florida

        Florida AG tells law enforcement to stop enforcing open carry ban after ruling

        Forrest Saunders
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        September is Sexual Health Awareness Month; Fort Myers clinic talks prevention

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      • State Road 31 bridge closes again without warning, leaving East Lee County drivers stuck in traffic

        North Fort Myers

        State Road 31 bridge closes again, leaving East Lee Co drivers stuck in traffic

        Bella Line
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        Golden Gate

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        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Club Blu mass shooting suspect plans to change plea on Friday

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        Lee County

        Man charged with child abuse after police chase, throwing children over fence

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        FDOT shuts down State Road 31 bridge for emergency repairs

        Lee County

        State Road 31 is closed for emergency repairs...again

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Marco Island

        Marco Island staff repairs water main break that caused flooding

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        Naples

        Patty Baker Humane Society Naples launches mural contest celebrating rescue pets

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        Cape Coral Police Department

        Cape Coral

        Fatal crash in Cape Coral leaves one dead, one seriously injured, officers say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach boat crash sends seven to hospital, crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        North Fort Myers

        Propane tank explosion injures one person in North Fort Myers,crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lee County deputies investigate Sunday shooting in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
        Florida Highway Patrol

        Downtown Fort Myers

        FHP says motorcyclist died after crashing into tree on Three Oaks Parkway

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        FHP investigates fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist in Naples

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        Lehigh Acres neighbors use bricks to fill massive potholes on local roads

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh neighbors fill potholes with bricks as county considers road repairs

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Hurricane

        Why is the peak of hurricane season so quiet?

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      • Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers nonprofit honors families who lost loved one to overdose

        Hunter Walterman

        Fort Myers Beach

        Citizen scientists help researchers study SWFL water quality

        Hunter Walterman
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        Bonita Springs

        UPDATE: Doctors remain 'very positive' about Battalion Chief's recovery

        Andrew Shipley
      • Gateway

        CHAMPION: Fort Myers teen wins national taekwondo championship

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        Fort Myers Beach

        New boutique hotel plans filed for Fort Myers Beach Times Square lot

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        North Port/Englewood

        North Port increases trash collection fee

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        Port Charlotte

        Lee County to vote on forming a Boca Grande parking committee next week

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        Vaccine requirements

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        Florida Moves Forward with Vaccine Rollback

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        Lake Okeechobee levels concerning ahead of Florida dry season

        Andrew Shipley
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Ahead of hurricanes, Fort Myers firefighters train to help deaf, hard-of-hearing

        Miyoshi Price
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police charge two teens for $3K worth of vandalism at city parks

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • Photo of Eduardo Escobedo, the teenager who was killed in a hit-and-run, placed at his memorial on Case Road.

        Labelle

        LaBelle man sentenced to 30 years in prison for deadly hit-and-run

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Investigates

        Breast cancer patient continues battling disease, insurance company for coverage

        Katie LaGrone
        Evidence found inside the stolen vehicle

        DeSoto County

        Deputies seize guns, drugs, key fobs in DeSoto County car theft case

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Burger battles, home shows and comedy this weekend

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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fort Myers police seek witnesses to road rage shooting

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        Lee County Schools

        Local News

        Riverdale High School unveils renovations with ribbon-cutting ceremony

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      • Florida Highway Patrol

        Punta Gorda

        FHP: Semi-truck crash blocks I-75 lane, injury reported

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        Road Closure

        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County deputies warn: standing water covers Bermont Road

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        Lehigh Acres

        Construction begins on 6-mile Abal Canal Greenway in Lehigh Acres

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        Bonita Springs

        Firefighter hospitalized after home fire on Miller Road in Bonita Springs

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach council votes against setting recall election qualifying date

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        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs Historical Society opens 9/11 exhibit with firefighter's notebook

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