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      • Fort Myers Beach
        Fort Myers Beach voters recall town council members
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        Weather
        FORECAST: Turning cloudy today and tomorrow
        Trent Aric
        Lehigh Acres
        UPDATE: Lee County deputies say Almelia Street family made suicide-pact
        WFTX Digital Team
        National News
        At least 9 dead, several more injured in UPS plane crash in Louisville
        Scripps News Group
        Lehigh Acres
        UPDATE: Three dead in murder-suicide on Calhoun St. in Lehigh Acres, LCSO says
        Alex Orenczuk
        Cape Coral
        How much time do you lose in Southwest Florida traffic?
        Hunter Walterman
        Covering Florida
        President heads to Miami on Wednesday to speak about his economic agenda
        AP via Scripps News
        Lee County
        Lee County teachers face continued suspension over misconduct claims
        Bella Line
        National Politics
        Democrats pick up big wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City
        Scripps News Group

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        • Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port

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        • Melissa Lockhart keeps District 5 seat after Tuesday's election

          WFTX Digital Team

        • Hendry County elementary school launches violin program for students

          Allie Kaiser

        • Fort Myers restaurant owner launches Hurricane Melissa relief drive for Jamaica

          Miyoshi Price

      • 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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        Local News

        School District of Lee County and the Teachers Association reach salary deal

        WFTX Digital Team
        APTOPIX Louisville UPS Plane Crash

        National News

        UPS plane crashes after takeoff from Louisville airport, three people on board

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          Mega Millions climbs to highest level since ticket price increase

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          Justices to weigh Trump’s use of emergency powers for tariffs

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        • California redistricting vote

          California votes to redraw congressional districts, countering the GOP in Texas

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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

        Anvar Ruziev

        Bonita Springs

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

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        Investigates

        Inside Florida's gator trade: big business causing deadly attacks

        Adam Walser
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        Florida leaders react after assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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        Punta Gorda

        Neighbors say fiber project tore up roads, yards and swales in Woodland Estates

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Naples

        'Reject political violence': Young SWFL Republicans condemn Kirk assassination

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        North Fort Myers

        Auction canceled for trash-filled North Fort Myers nightmare home

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County conservation program faces funding gap as budget vote approaches

        Andrew Shipley
      • Couple makes PB&J sandwiches twice weekly for Lehigh Acres homeless

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres couple serves hope to homeless community

        Victoria Quevedo
        From Cape Coral to the Super Bowl; Jaylen Watkins helps win championship

        Lee County

        Jaylen Watkins becomes interim coach of Cape Coral High School football team

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Lee Co. Schools reviewing employee's social media post on Charlie Kirk's death

        WFTX Digital Team
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        EXTRA TIME EP: 29: The race for the Golden Boot

        Ryan Kruger
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        After Cape Coral Police raid arcades, recovering gambling addict speaks out

        Ryan Kruger
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        Lee County

        Man arrested for threats against political affiliations, Fort Myers Police say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Naples police search for missing 13-year-old girl last seen Wednesday evening

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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral honors 9/11 victims with memorial ceremony featuring 2,977 flags

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Driver crashes into canal, hides in porta-potty, Cape Coral police say

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cape Coral police warn realtors after arrest of sex offender with troubling behavior

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police warn realtors after sex offender arrest, urge caution

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        Florida leaders react to Charlie Kirk assassination with calls for unity

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        Pine Island / Matlacha

        'Would've done it again:' Caretaker who saved paralyzed client in fire, dies

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        Fort Myers Beach

        London Bay Development submits revised plans for Fort Myers Beach project

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        Lee County

        FGCU and Lee County schools launch innovative teacher training program

        Miyoshi Price

        National News

        Southwest Florida reacts to death of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk

        Eric Lovelace
      • Builders may have to pay higher fees to build in the Cape

        Cape Coral

        Higher fees could be coming to Cape Coral builders

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        Hurricane

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        Naples

        Collier County could end veteran homelessness in one year, nonprofit says

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police: Thieves steal $40K worth of Nike sneakers from storage unit

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Florida ranks second in nation for job scam vulnerability as unemployment rises

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Special Recall Election scheduled for Fort Myers Beach

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        Charlotte County

        Cat, turtle die following Deep Creek house fire in Charlotte County

        WFTX Digital Team
        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach celebrates grand opening of new town hall

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        Injuries reported in crash on Daniels Parkway, Lee County deputies say

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        Local News

        Injuries reported in crash on Daniels Parkway, deputies say

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        North Fort Myers

        Deputies search for suspect after hit and run crash in North Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team

        North Port/Englewood

        'Are we being tone deaf?' North Port weighs future of waste transfer station

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild moves ahead with early 2027 completion target

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        Build-to-rent boom in Florida: The apartment alternative?

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        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County renames stretch of Tamiami Trail to honor fallen deputy

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Charlotte County

        Charlotte County fire crews put out structure fire near Redneck Mud Park

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        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County challenges Lee County’s Boca Grande parking ordinance

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        Lee County

        Teacher pay negotiations continue after confusion over Lee Schools statement

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