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      • Charlotte County
        Charlotte County Sheriff's Office: Wanted murder suspect tries to shoot deputy
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        FORECAST: Scattered showers and storms possible again this afternoon
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        Trump vows to continue Iran offensive after deaths of three US troops
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        Cape Coral
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        NATIONAL FIRE UPDATE: Road closure, voluntary evacuation order lifted on Sunday
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        Cape Coral brush fire burned 36 acres in Yellow Creek Preserve
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