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    • SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VACCINE INFORMATION

      A listing of local vaccines sites available in Southwest Florida
    • LATEST COVID-19 NUMBERS

      The latest coronavirus cases and deaths in Southwest Florida. Florida coronavirus map tracking the COVID-19 cases for the state.
    Coronavirus
    547K sought unemployment last week, a new pandemic low
    The Associated Press
    State
    Florida's governor sued over new 'anti-riot' law
    WFTX Digital Team
    Florida Lottery
    Winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold at San Carlos Boulevard Publix in Fort Myers
    WFTX Digital Team
    Protecting Paradise
    Changes to be made to State Park fee schedule
    WFTX Digital Team
    Weather
    FORECAST: A few stray showers on Friday...nice weekend ahead
    Derek Beasley
    Coronavirus
    547K sought unemployment last week, a new pandemic low
    The Associated Press
  • Virus Outbreak Vaccination in Pregnancy

    Coronavirus

    COVID-19 vaccines appear safe in pregnant women, study says

    Sam Cohen
    11:59 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Golf carts no longer allowed on Cape Coral streets

    Local News

    Golf Carts no longer allowed on Cape Coral streets

    Colton Chavez
    11:30 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Manatee rescued near Gasparilla Marina

    Protecting Paradise

    Sheriff's Office and FWC team up to save marine life in Charlotte county

    Colton Chavez
    11:29 AM, Apr 22, 2021
  • cleaning gravestones

    National

    Man in Michigan spends free time cleaning old gravestones

    WSYM Staff
    11:27 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Boulder Mass Shooting

    National

    King Soopers shooting suspect facing additional 43 charges

    KMGH Staff
    11:04 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Photo Gallery New Yorks Tallest

    National

    Manhattan will stop prosecuting prostitution

    Jay Strubberg, Kamil Zawadzki: Newsy
    10:36 AM, Apr 22, 2021
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    National

    'Food rescue' apps help to curb millions of pounds of waste

    Tyler Adkisson, Newsy
    10:26 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Ron DeSantis Florida Governor

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sued over new 'anti-riot' law

    Associated Press
    10:22 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Kamala Harris

    National

    Democrats introduce bill to encourage electric school buses

    Kamil Zawadzki, Newsy
    10:19 AM, Apr 22, 2021
  • COVID-19 survivor

    Coronavirus

    TN COVID-19 survivor returns home after 9 months in hospital

    WTVF Staff
    10:18 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Pasco K9 with cancer

    National

    K-9 finds new role as therapy dog after beating cancer

    WFTS Staff
    10:11 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    Andy Slavitt COVID-19 response team

    Coronavirus

    WH: Guidelines for vaccinated people could be loosened soon

    Alex Hider
    9:56 AM, Apr 22, 2021
  • Florida opens up hotel rooms, ports to Florence evacuees

    Weather Blogs

    How do clouds form?

    Lauren Petrelli
    8:55 AM, Apr 22, 2021

    Making Ends Meet

    Help Wanted: Top skills employers are looking for in 2021

    Lisa Greenberg
    8:21 AM, Apr 22, 2021
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    America in Crisis

    MI volunteer cop let go after calling Chauvin verdict 'BS'

    WXYZ Staff
    8:16 AM, Apr 22, 2021
  • Local News

    New police academy recruit curriculum in Florida

    Jessica Alpern
    8:16 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    President Joe Biden

    National

    Biden pledges to cut US emissions by 52% by 2030

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    7:29 AM, Apr 22, 2021
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    Local News

    Duo steals home video cameras from Home Depot in Fort Myers

    WFTX Digital Team
    6:54 AM, Apr 22, 2021
  • Daunte Wright funeral

    National

    Daunte Wright to be eulogized at Minneapolis funeral

    The Associated Press
    5:50 AM, Apr 22, 2021
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    National

    DC statehood faces a crossroads with congressional vote

    The Associated Press
    3:29 AM, Apr 22, 2021

    Southwest Florida Reinvented

    SWFL comedian turned life-changing 2020 into hope

    Chris Shaw
    1:37 AM, Apr 22, 2021
  • Rebound

    Naples couple quits their jobs to open Food Truck

    Leslie DelasBour
    12:57 AM, Apr 22, 2021
    vaccine

    Coronavirus

    DOH-Collier COVID-19 vaccine distribution next week

    Kat Velez
    11:36 PM, Apr 21, 2021

    Local News

    Cape Coral closer to determining new police chief

    Kat Velez
    11:25 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • vaccine

    Coronavirus

    DeSoto County no longer requiring vaccination appointments

    Kat Velez
    11:02 PM, Apr 21, 2021

    Local News

    Local History Professor gives perspective on future of policing after Chauvin verdict

    WFTX Digital Team
    10:40 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    school lunch

    State of Education

    Free school meals extended through next year

    Kat Velez
    10:27 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Local News

    Trauma expert says George Floyd case can hurt mental health

    WFTX Digital Team
    10:15 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Hilary Duff

    Entertainment

    Hilary Duff to reportedly star in 'How I Met Your Mother' sequel

    Sarah Dewberry
    9:47 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Senate NASA

    National

    President Biden's NASA nominee pledges robust space program

    Nathaniel Reed, Newsy
    8:48 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    christmas day bombing

    National

    Nashville Christmas Day bombing reward to go to law enforcement agencies

    WTVF Staff
    8:37 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    National

    DA: No charges against officer in deadly Tennessee school shooting

    Sarah Dewberry, WTVF Staff, Associated Press
    8:29 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Local News

    Jaime’s Law reintroduced to require ammunition background checks

    Kat Velez
    7:53 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Israel Nuclear

    National

    Israel says it strikes targets in Syria after missile attack

    The Associated Press
    7:48 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Grocery Store Shooting

    National

    Police: Long Island store shooter arrested, arraigned

    Sarah Dewberry & Associated Press
    7:42 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Local News

    Viral social media post crosses the line

    Rachel Loyd
    7:18 PM, Apr 21, 2021

    Local News

    Active police investigation at a Cape Coral home

    Kat Velez
    6:34 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Goo Goo Dolls

    Entertainment

    Goo Goo Dolls postpone tour to summer 2022

    WKBW Staff
    6:28 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Legislation to fix Florida's broken unemployment portal head to Senate for final approval

    State

    Legislation to fix Fla. unemployment system heads to Senate

    Forrest Saunders
    6:15 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Billions Of Cicadas Will Emerge This Year In Several States

    National

    What the Midwest cold snap means for the cicadas

    WCPO Staff
    6:00 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Chiefs Buccaneers Super Bowl Football

    Sports

    Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu says lessons learned from Super Bowl loss

    KSHB Staff
    5:52 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    State

    Long-term care centers use new tool to encourage vaccinations

    Katie LaGrone
    5:22 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    National

    Ideas to celebrate Earth Day 2021, virtually or in-person

    Sam Cohen
    5:19 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Movie Theaters Return

    Rebound

    Movie theatres ready to reopen in SWFL

    Kat Velez
    5:15 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Missy Fox

    Local News

    Dive team finds body of missing Punta Gorda woman

    Kat Velez
    5:15 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    George Floyd Officer Trial

    America in Crisis

    Lawyer shifts legal fight from George Floyd to Pamela Turner

    Scripps National & Associated Press
    5:09 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Food truck

    News Photo Gallery

    Couple quits jobs amid pandemic to open food truck

    4:40 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • North Carolina Deputy Shooting

    National

    Sheriff: Deputy in NC fatally shot man while serving warrant

    Scripps National & Associated Press
    4:34 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    LeVar Burton

    Entertainment

    LeVar Burton in final group of ‘Jeopardy!’ guests hosts

    Kyle Hicks
    4:33 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    now hiring

    Getting Back To Work

    Rise Christian Church hosting job fair on Second Chances Day

    Kat Velez
    4:06 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • Iceland Volcano

    National

    Volcano in Iceland has been erupting for a month

    Sam Cohen
    3:55 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    Sports

    This year's Indy 500 will be held with 40% fan capacity

    WRTV Staff
    3:32 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Infertility

    National

    Woman's infertility shows importance of access to services

    Elizabeth Ruiz
    3:16 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    America in Crisis

    Reparations for descendants of slavery taking form

    Diane Duenez, Ash-har Quraishi
    3:07 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Joe Biden

    National Politics

    Reports: Biden to pledge halving greenhouse gases by 2030

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    2:40 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Virus Outbreak New York

    Coronavirus

    Student has possibly antibody-resistant COVID-19 variant

    Sam Cohen
    2:21 PM, Apr 21, 2021
  • California Population Movements

    National

    More affordable ways for renters to secure deposits

    Scripps National
    1:51 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    National

    Companies reevaluating pet policies in wake of pandemic

    Scripps National
    1:41 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Virus Outbreak New York

    National

    What's next for public health after the pandemic is over?

    Scripps National
    1:38 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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    National

    More protections for renters set to take effect in May

    Scripps National
    1:33 PM, Apr 21, 2021
    Kyle Rittenhouse

    America in Crisis

    Norfolk cop fired over alleged donation to Rittenhouse

    WTKR Staff
    1:29 PM, Apr 21, 2021
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