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      • Weather
        FORECAST: Another cold morning ahead
        Katie Walls
        Punta Gorda
        Active investigation shuts down section of Taylor Road in Punta Gorda
        Alex Orenczuk
        San Carlos Park
        Deputies respond to crash on US-41 and Constitution Blvd.
        WFTX Digital Team
        Pine Island / Matlacha
        Veteran family escapes Bokeelia house fire with neighbors' help
        Bella Line
        Immokalee
        Emergency shelter in Immokalee opens as temperatures drop in Southwest Florida
        Victoria Quevedo
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Government shutdown creates mixed feelings among travelers at RSW in Fort Myers
        Miyoshi Price
        Lee County
        Did you see something fall from the sky on Tuesday?
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        FIND A SHELTER: Stay warm amidst record-breaking chills in Southwest Florida
        WFTX Digital Team
        Covering Florida
        Trump-backed Byron Donalds faces growing field in 2026 Florida governor’s race
        Forrest Saunders

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        • Veterans, families gather in downtown Naples for annual Veterans Day tribute

          Mahmoud Bennett

        • Naples' Veterans History Museum reopens in a bigger space

          Mahmoud Bennett

      • If you give a child a book

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        The Agency for Health Care Administration wrote a 54-page inspection report citing numerous deficiencies following Ray's death

        Investigates

        Fl Patient left in freezer '20 to 30' minutes after employee found him: report

        Adam Walser
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        Charlotte County

        Cold snap hits Charlotte County- even the Iguana's can't handle the chill

        Emily Young
      • National News

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          The potential jump in prices has Americans nervous about affording health care

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        • Congress Grijalva

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          Alexandra Miller
        • Government Shutdown Photo Gallery

          Is Schumer's leadership at risk after Democrats break ranks on shutdown vote?

          Joe St. George

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      • Fire truck

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Firefighters respond to scene in Bokeelia

        WFTX Digital Team
        Wildfire-Florida-Panhandle

        Local News

        Why brushfire season may start earlier this year

        Katie Walls

        Lee County

        RSW passengers face delays as government shutdown impacts air traffic control

        Eric Lovelace
      • Court weighs in on firing of FWC employee

        Covering Florida

        Free speech or misconduct? Court weighs FWC firing over Charlie Kirk post

        Forrest Saunders
        The woman who allegedly stole

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        SWFL Crimestoppers: Thief targets Matlacha businesses during string of crimes

        Allie Kaiser
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Local church feeds community during government shutdown crisis

        Miyoshi Price
      • Pisslbe

        Marco Island

        UPDATE: Marco Island officers clear scene where possible grenade was found

        WFTX Digital Team
        Florida smoking ban proposal

        Naples

        Florida bill could vastly expand smoking, vaping bans beyond local rules

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte County deputies respond to crash Monday morning

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Fire truck

        Bonita Springs

        Mobile home destroyed by fire, according to Bonita Springs firefighters

        WFTX Digital Team
        Bonita Springs celebrates second annual Pride Festival

        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs celebrates second annual Pride Festival

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Local News

        Hardee County deputies catch suspect wanted for murder out of Lee County

        WFTX Digital Team
      • CITY HOUSING

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers offers nearly $2M in Hurricane Ian recovery funds with June deadline

        Miyoshi Price
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        Local News

        Fort Myers Police say one injured in shooting on Palm Avenue

        WFTX Digital Team
        Leosbey Cuesta De Armas

        Lehigh Acres

        UPDATE: Sheriff says a man stalked and killed his ex-girlfriend in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cape Coral

        PHOTOS: Cape Coral celebrates Veteran's Day parade

        WFTX Digital Team

        Fort Myers Metro South

        'It gives you hope:' Hundreds walk to end Alzheimer's in Southwest Florida

        Hunter Walterman
        Demings: 'I Want to Make Florida the Safest State in America'

        Covering Florida

        Jerry Demings: 'I want to make florida the safest state in America'

        Forrest Saunders
      • North Port/Englewood

        Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on North Port's first hospital

        Hunter Walterman
        Burnt Store & Zemel Road.

        Charlotte County

        Crash on Burnt Store Road sends two to the hospital

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Rebuilt and ready to make waves, The Whale returns to FMB three years after Ian

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Consumer

        AI ads are making fake products look more real than ever

        Mallory Sofastaii
        Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and Governor Ron DeSantis

        Covering Florida

        'There can only be one': Collins echoes DeSantis in clash over tax reform

        Forrest Saunders
        FC Naples heading to Tennessee

        Naples

        Making history: FC Naples heads to Tennessee for first-ever semifinal appearance

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • 4 Things To Do

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        Vanessa Busch
        Detective says mother waited 40 minutes to call 911 during attempted family suicide, wished responders arrived later

        Lehigh Acres

        Judge orders Lehigh parents charged with attempted suicide pact to stay in jail

        Bella Line
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        North Port/Englewood

        Dutch Bros Coffee brings the energy with new location now open in North Port

        Alex Orenczuk
        Mangroves Clam Bayou 6 monthes

        Sanibel

        New Growth for Clam Bayou’s Mangroves

        Andrew Shipley

        Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Veterans Day events honor heroes across Southwest Florida

        Amy Wegmann
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres firefighters respond to house fire

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Port Charlotte

        Judge orders USDA to fully fund SNAP by Friday as food pantries stay busy

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        RSW travelers react as FAA plans nationwide flight cuts amid government shutdown

        Austin Schargorodski
      • The home that was on fire

        North Fort Myers

        Community mourns after teenager dies in North Fort Myers house fire

        Allie Kaiser
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        Clewiston

        New reservoir to protect Southwest Florida from lake discharges

        Andrew Shipley
        Mercato new space

        Naples

        North Naples’ Mercato unveils upgraded piazza for entertainment and gatherings

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Cambier Park playground

        Naples

        Naples moves forward with plans for new Cambier Park playground

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Lee County

        Lee County launches school bus stop arm camera program to protect students

        Miyoshi Price
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        Naples

        New Meals of Hope warehouse in Naples expands to meet increasing demand for help

        Emily Young
      • Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds water rescue truck to fleet

        Lehigh Acres

        NEW TO THE FLEET: Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds Hi-Water rescue truck

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 37: FC Naples is heading to the semifinals

        Ryan Kruger
        Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

        Investigates

        Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

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