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      • National Politics
        Trump signs spending bill, ending longest government shutdown in history
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        Weather
        FORECAST: A gorgeous day on the way after a chilly start
        Trent Aric
        Fort Myers Metro South
        South Trail fire chief fired after investigation into sexual misconduct claims
        Austin Schargorodski
        Immokalee
        Neighbors report ICE agents detaining farmworkers on bus in Immokalee
        Eric Lovelace
        Golden Gate
        One hospitalized in Golden Gate fire on Sunshine Boulevard
        WFTX Digital Team
        Golden Gate
        Governor Ron DeSantis to speak at ICE press conference today
        WFTX Digital Team
        Arcadia
        'Toni was downtown:' Arcadia mourns antique store owner killed in car crash
        Hunter Walterman
        Covering Florida
        Elon Musk shows support for Florida's Byron Donalds
        WFTX Digital Team
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Hurricane Ian boat finally being removed from Fort Myers marina after 3 years
        Miyoshi Price

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
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          Allie Kaiser

        • Naples city leaders consider $1M barrier upgrade to boost Cambier Park security

          Mahmoud Bennett

        • Charlotte County deputies investigate gunshots, shell casings found on Taylor Rd

          Bella Line

        • HCA Florida Lehigh Hospitals using new surgical robot to enhance patient care

          Victoria Quevedo

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Hacker

        Local News

        Florida ranks among worst states for cybercrime losses

        Ryan Kruger
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        Florida insurance rates drop again as AAA announces fourth decrease of 2025

        Ryan Kruger
      • National News

        • Election 2024 DNC

          Jesse Jackson battling longtime neurodegenerative disease, hospitalized

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        • Israel Netanyahu Politics

          Trump’s pardon push for Netanyahu sparks debate over US influence in Israel

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Pasta

          Italian pasta brands could double in price or disappear under tariff proposal

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      • Bokeelia fire

        Cape Coral

        Firefighters say two homes destroyed in Bokeelia fire, Tuesday morning

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        VIDEO: Tesla driver runs away after high-speed chase on I-75, troopers say

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        Cape Coral Police Department

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police arrest man in hit-and-run crashes involving police vehicle

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Estero

        FGCU students honor Charlie Kirk with memorial service, and new campus chapter

        Eric Lovelace
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach neighbors fighting to return home nearly three years after Ian

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lee County parents indicted for capital murder in death of 12-year-old son

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Labelle

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

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Lee County

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

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Sarasota County

        Parents arrested for child neglect of 5-year-old Sarasota girl: police

        Leilyn Torres
      • Charlie Kirk Shot

        Covering Florida

        FWC fires employee over social media post about Charlie Kirk shooting

        Frances Lin
        Texas-Handguns

        Covering Florida

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

        Forrest Saunders
        STI rises swfl

        Downtown Fort Myers

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

        Miyoshi Price
      • 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
        Firefighters across Collier County rushed to a house fire in Golden Gate that sparked on Monday afternoon.

        Golden Gate

        Crews bring in extra water resources to fight Golden Gate house fire

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Club Blu mass shooting suspect plans to change plea on Friday

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Lee County

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

        WFTX Digital Team
        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

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Guide Dog Puppies Photo Gallery

        Naples

        Patty Baker Humane Society Naples launches mural contest celebrating rescue pets

        WFTX Digital Team
        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

        WFTX Digital Team
        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?

        Katie Walls
      • 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
         Millican has been flown from the Gulf Coast Hospital's ICU to The Shepard Center in Georgia

        Bonita Springs

        Lee County firefighter struck on I-75 transferred to Georgia rehab center

        Andrew Shipley
      • Gateway

        CHAMPION: Fort Myers teen wins national taekwondo championship

        Eric Lovelace
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        Fort Myers Beach

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

        Anvar Ruziev

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port increases trash collection fee

        Hunter Walterman
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        Port Charlotte

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

        Alex Orenczuk
        Vaccine requirements

        Covering Florida

        Florida Moves Forward with Vaccine Rollback

        Forrest Saunders
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        Clewiston

        Lake Okeechobee levels concerning ahead of Florida dry season

        Andrew Shipley
      • firefighter sign language

        Downtown Fort Myers

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

        Miyoshi Price
        Graffiti

        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

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        Local News

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

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