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      • Lee County
        Lee County Sheriff's Office arrests sex offender connected to teen paddleboarder
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Warm and sunny Christmas Eve
        Trent Aric
        Arcadia
        Bodycam shows former DeSoto County corrections supervisor beat inmates
        Hunter Walterman
        Naples
        UPDATE: FBI now leading investigation into missing Fort Myers boaters
        Mahmoud Bennett
        North Fort Myers
        'Fix the Bridge' sign sparks questions for those driving past it in Fort Myers
        Allie Kaiser
        Bonita Springs
        Man and dog killed in Bonita Springs DUI crash remembered for selfless spirit
        Victoria Quevedo
        Fort Myers Metro South
        Everblades hockey players are set to go on strike a day after Christmas
        Miyoshi Price
        Immokalee
        Immokalee receives $10.8 million grant to upgrade wastewater treatment plant
        Victoria Quevedo
        Naples
        Family helps raise final walls at Habitat Collier neighborhood
        Mahmoud Bennett

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          Austin Schargorodski

        • TAKING ROOT: Sanibel launches plan to restore vegetation lost to hurricanes

          Austin Schargorodski

        • Pink Shell donates 500 teddy bears to children's hospital for holidays.

          Andy Cunningham

        • FHP: Lehigh Acres man putting chains on trailer hit, killed by driver in Arcadia

          WFTX Digital Team

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Food Bank

        Lee County

        Senior Medical Center hosting food and toy drive today in Fort Myers

        Emily Young
        Antonio Moore Barnes & Noble

        Covering Florida

        Woman fatally stabbed inside Barnes & Noble, suspect in custody

        Samantha Roesler
      • National News

        • Nursing Home Explosion

          Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • A firefighting hose sprays soy-based firefighting foam

          Soy-based firefighting foam offers PFAS-free option, and new markets for farmers

          Maura Barrett
        • Military Fertility Lawsuits

          Dept. of Veterans Affairs implements ‘immediate’ abortion ban for veterans

          Jacob Gardenswartz

        Scripps News
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        Port Charlotte

        Family and neighbors describe race to save woman from Port Charlotte house fire

        Austin Schargorodski

        North Port/Englewood

        VA plans to move Port Charlotte clinic to North Port

        Hunter Walterman
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        Hendry County

        Changes to cemetery rules limit decorations on graves in Hendry County

        Allie Kaiser
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        Punta Gorda

        A new Caribbean-inspired sushi spot is coming to Fishermen's Village

        Alex Orenczuk

        4 Things To Do

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend Nov 14 – Nov 16

        Vanessa Busch
        Bonita Springs Wonder Gardens

        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Wonder Gardens secures state money to rebuild event space damaged by Ian

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • FORT MYERS BOAT SHOW

        Downtown Fort Myers

        The Fort Myers Boat Show broke first day attendance records with new features.

        Miyoshi Price
        Dima Tower

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port man sentenced to life in prison for killing adoptive parents in 2023

        COURT TV
        Big Carlos Pass Bridge

        Fort Myers Beach

        New Big Carlos Pass Bridge opens to traffic on Fort Myers Beach

        Emily Young
      • Mia Cooksey

        Charlotte County

        Charlotte County deputies continue searching for missing teen

        Kaitlin Knapp
        Sammy Sirianni

        Downtown Fort Myers

        'Immeasurable' impact: Fort Myers High Football Coach Sammy Sirianni retires

        WFTX Digital Team
        Drones coming to Florida schools

        Investigates

        Can drones stop another school shooting in Florida?

        Katie LaGrone
      • Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Boat shows, holiday lights and cultural celebrations this weekend

        Amy Wegmann
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        Cape Coral

        One person killed in overnight crash, Cape Coral Police say

        WFTX Digital Team

        Immigration Action

        ICE's 10-day operation dubbed "Operation Dirtbag" leads to over 230 arrests

        Eric Lovelace
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        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County invokes conflict law over parking rules in Boca Grande

        Alex Orenczuk
        Immokalee community shaken after immigration enforcement operation

        Immokalee

        Immokalee community shaken after immigration enforcement operation

        Victoria Quevedo
        Naples 2045 forum

        Naples

        Overdevelopment, resiliency top concerns as people weigh in on Naples 2045 plan

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • William Tulenko

        Charlotte County

        Charlotte Co. inmate pleads guilty to killing another inmate

        WFTX Digital Team
        Fraud arrest

        Lee County

        Lee County fraud case uncovers 200 victims, $20K in fake jail deposits

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        New plan could turn FMB lot by Margaritaville into bike, golf cart parking

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Cape Coral's big blank canvas: 175 acres waiting for your brilliant ideas

        Cape Coral

        City of Cape Coral wants your ideas for the 175-acre Old Golf Course

        Bella Line
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 38: FC Naples reflects on incredible first season

        Ryan Kruger
        Port Charlotte House Fire

        Port Charlotte

        Two people injured in Port Charlotte house fire

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Collier County

        Immokalee ICE raid; principal tells staff students could be struggling

        WFTX Digital Team
        Elon Musk

        Covering Florida

        Elon Musk shows support for Florida's Byron Donalds

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Golden Gate

        One hospitalized in Golden Gate fire on Sunshine Boulevard

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Gov. Ron DeSantis

        Golden Gate

        Governor Ron DeSantis to speak at ICE press conference today

        WFTX Digital Team
        Hacker

        Local News

        Florida ranks among worst states for cybercrime losses

        Ryan Kruger

        Arcadia

        'Toni was downtown:' Arcadia mourns antique store owner killed in car crash

        Hunter Walterman
      • Immokalee

        Neighbors report ICE agents detaining farmworkers on bus in Immokalee

        Eric Lovelace
        legacy harbour abandon boat

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Hurricane Ian boat finally being removed from Fort Myers marina after 3 years

        Miyoshi Price
        Kanema Clark with her father

        Charlotte County

        Babcock Ranch man's Facebook post helps find a father after Hurricane Melissa

        Allie Kaiser
      • Cambier Park

        Naples

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

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        South Trail fire chief fired after investigation into sexual misconduct claims

        Austin Schargorodski
        2025 Car Insurance Outlook

        Local News

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

        Ryan Kruger
      • Charlotte County deputies investigate gunshots, shell casings found on Taylor Road

        Punta Gorda

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

        Bella Line
        HCA Florida Lehigh Hospitals new $3 million surgical robot to enhance patient care

        Lehigh Acres

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

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Hendry County

        High-speed chase through Hendry County ends in crash and arrest

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Cold weather brings big crowds to Lakes Park Farmers Market

        Emily Young
        Handcuffs

        Lee County

        DEPUTIES: Man arrested for false bomb threat against SWFL Int'l Airport

        WFTX Digital Team
        North Port Police Station

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port Police say everyone is safe after 'potential threat' was reported

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