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      • North Fort Myers
        State Road 31 bridge closes again, leaving East Lee Co drivers stuck in traffic
        Bella Line
        Weather
        FORECAST: Higher rain chances return midweek
        Katie Walls
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Depression could form late this week
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        Lee County
        Army deserter turned Estero double murder suspect found guilty on all counts
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        Labelle
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        Fort Myers Beach
        Fort Myers Beach boat crash sends seven to hospital, crews say
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        Florida AG tells law enforcement to stop enforcing open carry ban after ruling
        Forrest Saunders
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        September is Sexual Health Awareness Month; Fort Myers clinic talks prevention
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        Club Blu mass shooting suspect plans to change plea on Friday
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        Alva

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