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      • Naples
        NATIONAL FIRE UPDATE: Voluntary evacuation order, road closures for Saturday
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Showers possible today as weak front moves through
        Trent Aric
        Local News
        FHP Trooper will be laid to rest on Saturday
        WFTX Digital Team
        National News
        Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran, multiple casualties reported
        Justin Boggs
        Charlotte County
        Sheriff's Office: Charlotte County brush fire contained
        WFTX Digital Team
        North Fort Myers
        Dog dragged behind truck in North Fort Myers; owner arrested
        Miyoshi Price
        Local News
        Florida homeowners to get break on insurance bills as emergency surcharge ends
        Ryan Kruger
        Clewiston
        Talkin' Monkeys Project in Clewiston gives rescued primates a second chance
        Allie Kaiser
        4 Things To Do
        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend February 26 - March 1
        Vanessa Busch

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        • DeSoto County veteran gets new home after Hurricane Ian destroyed his trailer

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        • Naples school bus crash: Two people injured

          WFTX Digital Team

        • Car crash damages building exterior at College Parkway and Kenwood Lane

          WFTX Digital Team

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Florida school speed zone camera program faces reforms after our investigation uncovers ticketing issues

        Investigates

        Fla. school speed zone camera program faces reforms

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        Lee County

        Lee County leads Florida's Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics

        Miyoshi Price
      • National News

        • State of the Union

          Trump’s Iran attack raises legal concerns among Democrats in Congress

          Justin Boggs
        • EU--Media-AI-Misinformation

          Hours after rival’s ouster, OpenAI inks classified AI partnership with military

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        • APTOPIX Iran US Israel

          Iran retaliates with missile barrage following strikes by US, Israel

          AP via Scripps News Group

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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
        Big Cypress Wildfire

        Hendry County

        Florida Forest Service fighting 2,600 acre wildfire in southern Hendry County

        Katie Walls
      • Florida farm bill sparks free speech fight, lawmakers strip controversial provision

        Covering Florida

        Florida farm bill sparks free speech fight, lawmakers strip provision

        Forrest Saunders
        FDOT sewer drain

        Clewiston

        Clewiston community input leads to FDOT project changes on US 27

        Allie Kaiser
        FC Naples is back for season 2

        Naples

        FC Naples prepares for season two with fresh talent and big goals

        Emily Young
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        NFL star turned developer tackles Fort Myers affordable housing crisis

        Miyoshi Price
        Marco Island

        Marco Island

        Marco Island seeks revival of one-cent county sales tax

        Mahmoud Bennett
        High-speed chase

        Lee County

        WATCH: Armed robbery suspect leads Lee County deputies on high-speed chase

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Sarasota homicide day 2

        Sarasota County

        5 dead in Sarasota shooting ID'd, linked to Ft. Lauderdale double homicide: SCSO

        WFTS Digital Staff
        Federal judge hearing arguments over Florida's new law restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives

        Covering Florida

        Judge hearing arguments over Florida's new citizen-led ballot initiatives law

        Forrest Saunders
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Charter captains push back against Florida farm bills over free speech concerns

        Alex Orenczuk
      • Boil water notice

        Lehigh Acres

        Hundreds in Lehigh Acres under boil water notice after water main break

        FL Sheriff immigration enforcement

        Covering Florida

        Florida Sheriff’s claims about immigrant arrests miss key details

        Katie LaGrone
        Charlotte County Water Well Sites.

        Charlotte County

        Charlotte County tightens water restrictions during drought

        Eric Lovelace
      • Diplomat and Cleveland

        North Fort Myers

        Crash on Diplomat and North Cleveland shuts down southbound lanes

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Sanibel

        First dog park could come to Sanibel, but it may use protected land

        Austin Schargorodski
        House bill could eliminate permits for small home projects under $7,500

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Florida bill could eliminate permits for projects under $7,500 after a storm

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers reopens two hurricane-damaged piers with enhanced resilience features

        Miyoshi Price
        Naples housing

        Naples

        Naples housing market shows signs of stabilizing after years of volatility

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Labelle

        Hendry Co. students get mental health support, life coaching with new resource

        Allie Kaiser
      • Death Penalty Problems Explainer

        Local News

        FL clergy unite against death penalty as state prepares for three executions

        Ryan Kruger
        Ave Maria University

        Collier County

        Ave Maria University reports 57 measles cases since semester began

        WFTX Digital Team

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Florida lawmakers consider 'hands free' cell phone law

        Hunter Walterman
      • Naples

        'This is all about passion:' Naples car show attracts people worldwide

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Bullet barely misses woman during Headpinz parking lot shooting

        WFTX Digital Team
        Brush fire in North Port

        North Port/Englewood

        UPDATE: Brush fire in North Port Estates contained

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • Arcadia

        'Never seen it this bad:' DeSoto County farmers battle historic drought

        Hunter Walterman
        Julian Valdez

        Immokalee

        Immokalee man charged with attempting to lure children while wearing mask

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Water Shortage Warning for Lee and Collier counties

        Katie Walls
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        Local News

        Low Lake O water releases continue under Army Corps plan, group calls it harmful

        Austin Schargorodski
        Class action lawsuit challenges appeals process for controversial school bus camera tickets

        Investigates

        Lawsuit: appeals process for school bus camera tickets violates state law

        Katie LaGrone
        Lee Health prepares for potential measles cases as outbreak spreads

        Lee County

        Lee Health prepares for potential measles cases amid Collier County outbreak

        Victoria Quevedo
      • FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE

        Punta Gorda

        New restaurants fuel comeback at Punta Gorda’s Fisherman’s Village

        Miyoshi Price
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        Naples

        DNA testing may shed light on Black segregated graves in Naples

        Mahmoud Bennett
        David Lawrence Centers

        Naples

        Collier County’s largest behavioral health center takes shape ahead of schedule

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • WATCH as students protest Trump administration policies at Lee County schools

        Lee County

        WATCH: Lee County students protest Trump administration policies

        Bella Line
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        North Port/Englewood

        Venice-based Agape Flights plane found in Haiti, no survivors reported

        WFTX Digital Team
        Dixie

        Naples

        Naples man charged for killing 11-week-old Chihuahua

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      • Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Art, cars, seafood and science in Southwest Florida this weekend

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        Collier County

        Haven Act for domestic violence protection passes Florida Senate

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        Downtown Fort Myers

        UPDATE: Fort Myers Police investigating woman’s death as a homicide

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