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      • Fort Myers Beach
        Fort Myers Beach boat crash sends seven to hospital, crews say
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Fairly dry start to the workweek
        Trent Aric
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Depression could form late this week
        Katie Walls
        Bonita Springs
        Firefighter struck by SUV on I-75 while directing traffic, critically injured
        Andrew Shipley
        Naples
        FHP investigates fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist in Naples
        WFTX Digital Team
        Lehigh Acres
        Lee County deputies investigate Sunday shooting in Lehigh Acres
        WFTX Digital Team
        Lehigh Acres
        Lehigh neighbors fill potholes with bricks as county considers road repairs
        Victoria Quevedo
        Downtown Fort Myers
        FHP says motorcyclist died after crashing into tree on Three Oaks Parkway
        WFTX Digital Team
        North Fort Myers
        Propane tank explosion injures one person in North Fort Myers,crews say
        WFTX Digital Team
        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
        New boutique hotel plans filed for Fort Myers Beach Times Square lot
        Anvar Ruziev

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          Hunter Walterman

        • CHAMPION: Fort Myers teen wins national taekwondo championship

          Eric Lovelace

        • North Port increases trash collection fee

          Hunter Walterman

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

          Alex Orenczuk

      • If you give a child a book

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

        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
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          2 people arrested after incendiary device left under Scripps News Group vehicle

          Scripps News Group
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          Framework for TikTok deal reached as deadline looms, Bessent says

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        • Charlie Kirk Shot

          Kirk assassination renews debate over gun control and lawmaker security

          Joe St. George

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        Cape Coral

        No more excuses: Florida's year-round tax break on hurricane gear

        Emily Young
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral neighbor in Batman pajamas helps catch burglary suspect

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral officers respond to rollover on Pine Island Road, Wednesday morning

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Man arrested for choking sleeping child in Lee County, deputies say

        Shari Armstrong
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral locals celebrate fallen veterans with remembrance walk

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Bicyclist hit by two cars on Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers, police say

        Shari Armstrong
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        North Fort Myers

        30 YEARS IN PRISON: North Fort Myers man sentenced for sex crimes against child

        WFTX Digital Team

        Arcadia

        DeSoto County considers property tax rate change

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach food pantry closes after years of hurricane recovery support

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda chef earns scholarship to nation’s top culinary school

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Glades County

        Stray shots from nearby range sent Glades Co. golfers diving, but now it's fixed

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Naples

        Collier County to display Ten Commandments on government properties

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • DeSantis FEMA

        Covering Florida

        DeSantis doubles down on Pride crosswalk removals, communities push back

        Forrest Saunders
        Lehigh Acres finally gets high-speed internet for 11,000 homes

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres gets high-speed internet after years of waiting

        Victoria Quevedo
        FGCU

        Downtown Fort Myers

        FGCU investigating after visitor uses racial slur on campus

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        STUDY: Nearly 1 in 3 American businesses plan to raise prices; here's when

        Ryan Kruger
        'It's false hope': Florida homeowner can't dispute her lender-based insurance claim

        Covering Florida

        Florida homeowner can't dispute her lender-based insurance claim

        Nadeen Yanes
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        Lee County

        NO DEAL: Bargaining talks continue between Lee teachers union and district

        Miyoshi Price
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        Charlotte County

        One person transported to hospital after fire rips through Port Charlotte home

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Florida officials announce crackdown on undocumented truck drivers

        Forrest Saunders

        Marco Island

        Marco Island City Council debates budget cuts ahead of budget deadline

        Eric Lovelace
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        Punta Gorda

        Bathroom vape detectors help cut down student vaping in Charlotte County schools

        Alex Orenczuk
        Tropical Weather Outlook Mid-September

        Hurricane

        TRACKING THE TROPICS: What to watch as we head into September

        Katie Walls
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        Naples

        Naples locals react to Cracker Barrel logo controversy as company apologizes

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Colorful sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns for marine life

        North Fort Myers

        Sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns over marine life

        Bella Line
        Dispensary burglary

        Fort Myers Beach

        Man steals $7K in cannabis from Fort Myers Beach mobile van, deputies say

        Anvar Ruziev
        DUI crash

        Lehigh Acres

        Driver accused of hitting four cars while driving drunk in Lehigh Acres arrested

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        At least four people injured in Tamiami Trail crash, Charlotte County crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Clewiston

        'Not an easy decision': Clewiston Police Chief resigns

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Fire says lawn care worker rescued from canal drowning

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Mel's Diner break-in

        Local News

        Fort Myers Police investigate attempted burglary at Mel's Diner, overnight

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        Child swept into drain during water main break rescued by Sarasota deputies

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Port Charlotte

        Jet ski rider injured in Charlotte County accident near Stump Pass, FWC says

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        St. Matthew's House closes original Naples thrift store after 12 years

        WFTX Digital Team
        Pure joy takes the stage in Cape Coral's first inclusive improv performance

        Cape Coral

        PURE JOY TAKES THE STAGE: Cape Coral's first inclusive improv performance

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs firefighters rescue three from crash

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Covering Florida

        Is the Gulf's "dead zone" coming back to life?

        Katie Walls

        Arcadia

        DeSoto County School District to help students apply for college

        Hunter Walterman
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        Punta Gorda

        ROUGH ROAD: City to redo Olympia block soon, FDOT work drags into 2026

        Alex Orenczuk
      • North Port/Englewood

        Report: North Port leads nation in permits for apartments and duplexes

        Hunter Walterman
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        Lee County

        Lee County Schools implements new volunteer requirements that cost some money

        Miyoshi Price
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        Investigates

        Appeals process begins for tickets issued under FL’s new school bus camera law

        Katie LaGrone
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