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      • Port Charlotte
        Port Charlotte synagogue evacuated after bomb threat; no device found
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Warming into the weekend
        Andrew Shipley
        Immokalee
        Four dead in multi-vehicle crash on SR-82 in Immokalee
        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral cracks down on party house rentals, hiking fees to $350
        Bella Line
        Sanibel
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        Austin Schargorodski
        Downtown Fort Myers
        WELCOME! First baby of the New Year arrives in Fort Myers
        WFTX Digital Team

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        • Port Charlotte man dies in Tamiami Trail crash into pond

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fly Heli responds to wildlife concerns over low-flying helicopter near FMB

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      • National News

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        • Congress Health Care

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        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

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        FIND A SHELTER: Stay warm amidst record-breaking chills in Southwest Florida

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      • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte County deputies respond to crash Monday morning

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        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
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        Downtown Fort Myers

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

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        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
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        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

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend Nov 7 – Nov 9

        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

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

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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
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        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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        Covering Florida

        Massive fire heavily damages home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

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        Naples

        Meals of Hope celebrates grand opening of regional food hub in Naples

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Report: Father claims disabled son planned Lehigh Acres family suicide pact

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race

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