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      • Weather
        FORECAST: Stormy pattern continues as we heat up a bit more today
        Trent Aric
        Lehigh Acres
        Lee County deputies say man and woman found dead at Lehigh Acres home
        WFTX Digital Team
        Punta Gorda
        DUI driver hits trooper in Charlotte County, FHP reports
        WFTX Digital Team
        Hendry County
        C-43 Reservoir done in Hendry County; DeSantis touts big step for Everglades
        Austin Schargorodski
        Lehigh Acres
        Governor vetoes $6 million for Sunshine Boulevard extension in Lehigh Acres
        Victoria Quevedo
        Fort Myers Beach
        FEMA visits Fort Myers Beach to evaluate flood insurance discount reinstatement
        Anvar Ruziev
        National Politics
        Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral family shares warning of 'houseplex' rental
        Emily Young
        Sanibel
        Coast Guard rescues 77-year-old man 138 miles off Sanibel Island
        WFTX Digital Team

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          Hunter Walterman

        • 'It's a dumpster fire': Residents blast divided Marco Island city council

          Mahmoud Bennett

        • PARKING PARTY: North end of Englewood Beach parking lot reopened Tuesday

          Alex Orenczuk

        • Is this your ring? Cape restaurant looking to reunite it with its owner

          Bella Line

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Ron DeSantis

        Labelle

        Gov. Ron Desantis visits Hendry County for new Everglades Restoration project

        WFTX Digital Team
        Lee County Sheriff's Office

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County deputies respond to 3-vehicle crash on 6 Mile Cypress Parkway

        WFTX Digital Team
      • National News

        • American Idol Executive Killed

          'American Idol' music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home

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          Trump plans to implement more tariffs despite rising inflation

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        • A storm moving over Florida on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

          Rainy storm continues to saturate Florida, expected to move toward Gulf states

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        Port Charlotte

        Report: Suspects in Facebook Marketplace shooting tried to steal cash, Fendi bag

        WFTX Digital Team
        Miscue Shooting

        Downtown Fort Myers

        One person injured in overnight shooting at Lee County bar parking lot

        Andrew Shipley
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        'She was just lovable': Family mourns teen killed in North Fort Myers crash

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Naples

        Florida lawmakers denied entry to Alligator Alcatraz after demanding inspection

        Mahmoud Bennett
        BUILDING FOR LEHIGH ACRES SINKHOLE PROJECT

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres' 15,000-year-old sinkhole secures $2.2 million for new park

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers fire officials warn of neighborhood fireworks dangers ahead of July 4

        Miyoshi Price
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 19: Celebrating Independence Day with a rivalry match

        Ryan Kruger
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        Cape Coral

        Disaster prep supplies now tax free year-round under new Florida law

        Austin Schargorodski
        Shooting scene in Port Charlotte

        Port Charlotte

        DAY 2: Facebook Marketplace shooting investigation continues in Port Charlotte

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • FL man’s fine from school speed zone camera reveals flaws in the new law

        Investigates

        FL’s new school speed zone cameras causing frustration, confusion

        Katie LaGrone
        The 4th of July is this Thursday and there are events happening across SWFL

        Local News

        Multiple SWFL cities cancel or postpone July 4th celebrations due to weather

        Ryan Kruger

        Local News

        GOT PLANS? | There's plenty of weekend fun after the 4th festivities wrap up

        Amy Wegmann
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        Cape Coral

        18-year-old killed in Hancock Bridge Parkway crash, FHP says

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County deputies investigate death scene

        Alex Orenczuk
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

        Golden Gate

        Driver crashes after car chase, Collier County deputies say

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Identity Theft Report

        Local News

        Florida ranks second in nation for identity theft, new study shows

        Ryan Kruger
        Alligator Alcatraz

        Collier County

        'Hundreds' will go to Alligator Alcatraz on Wednesday night, Florida AG says

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Port Charlotte

        Family of 12-year-old Port Charlotte girl hit on scooter urges safer driving

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Haitian American in Fort Myers urges compassion after TPS protections upheld

        Miyoshi Price
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        Labelle

        Proposed FPL rate hike could force Hendry County schools to cut teachers

        Austin Schargorodski
        IMMOKALEE FIRST STREET

        Immokalee

        After five-year wait, First Street in Immokalee getting much-needed lighting

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Lee County

        Former Lee County deputy arrested, accused of soliciting teen

        WFTX Digital Team
        Coast Guard rescue

        Sanibel

        Coast Guard rescues 2 children, 3 adults from disabled boat off Sanibel

        WFTX Digital Team
        FC Naples

        Naples

        STAR-SPANGLED SHOWDOWN: FC Naples faces Tampa Bay Rowdies, July 4

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        New design revealed for Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach

        Anvar Ruziev
        Tracking an area of low pressure in N FL

        Hurricane

        Could July 4th plans be rained out?

        Katie Walls
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        Clewiston

        Old bridge cleared to open Lake O access for boaters and new homes in Clewiston

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Protesters and supporters went to 'Alligator Alcatraz'

        Collier County

        Protesters and supporters clash over controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz'

        Emily Young
        Trump in the Everglades

        Naples

        Trump tours new ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility ahead of first arrivals

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Public utilities assistant director

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers seeks new water reuse guidelines for aquifer recharge

        Miyoshi Price
      • New study tests medication to help dogs with thunderstorm anxiety in Florida, the nation's storm capital

        Cape Coral

        Vet clinic in Cape Coral joins study to help anxious dogs during storms

        Bella Line
        President Trump visits Alligator Alcatraz

        Immigration Action

        President Trump is at Alligator Alcatraz in Collier County

        Emily Young
        Money

        Local News

        Floridians lead the nation in adopting AI to manage money

        Ryan Kruger
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        Sanibel

        First prescribed burn since Hurricane Ian planned for Sanibel refuge

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Punta Gorda

        LAST CALL: Dean's South of the Border set to close, Sunday

        Alex Orenczuk
        REPTILE TAKEOVER: City council member pushes for action as iguanas destroys Cape Coral property

        Cape Coral

        City council member pushes for action as iguanas destroy Cape Coral property

        Bella Line
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        Naples

        Indigenous neighbor slams ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ahead of Trump visit

        Mahmoud Bennett
        FORT MYERS POCKET PARKS

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers looks to add more pocket parks on vacant lots

        Miyoshi Price
        Louis Falocco

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police: Man waves gun at people trying to stop him from drunk driving

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Bonita Springs

        Florida Highway Patrol charges man in fatal DUI crash

        WFTX Digital Team
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

        North Naples

        Collier County deputies investigate possible drowning

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers officers investigate fatal hit-and-run on Winkler Avenue

        WFTX Digital Team
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