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      • Cape Coral
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        FORECAST: More clouds, higher rain chances move in tomorrow
        Katie Walls
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Depression or storm to develop in the next two days
        Katie Walls
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral man films boat hitting manatee, fears it could happen again
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        Lehigh Acres

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        Arcadia

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        Arcadia

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        Fort Myers Beach

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        Immigration Action

        Immigration attorney says 'Alligator Alcatraz' is far from closed

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        Punta Gorda

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        Punta Gorda

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        Teen murder suspect set to enter plea next month

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        Lee County

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