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      • Fort Myers Beach
        Person killed in Fort Myers Beach shooting Sunday morning
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Series of colds fronts to move through this week
        Andrew Shipley
        Immokalee
        Florida Highway Patrol arrests man after deadly Immokalee hit-and-run
        Hunter Walterman
        Local News
        Lee County School Board to vote on charter transition for teen parent program
        Ryan Kruger
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Florida lawmakers propose eliminating yellow registration tag on license plates
        Hunter Walterman
        Sanibel
        City of Sanibel celebrates 50 years with time capsule
        Hunter Walterman
        Sanibel
        Sanibel to revisit roundabout plan at Periwinkle and Causeway intersection
        Austin Schargorodski
        Immokalee
        Former fire station in Immokalee becomes doggie daycare with community mission
        Victoria Quevedo
        Local News
        GOT PLANS? | Medieval fun, boats, art and a touch of paranormal activity
        Amy Wegmann

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Federal government awards $50 billion to states for rural healthcare.

          Hunter Walterman

        • Two rescued from sinking car after crash into I-75 retention pond in Fort Myers

          WFTX Digital Team

        • Buckingham potholes create a safety hazard for drivers

          Allie Kaiser

        • Fort Myers pilot wins $2 million on MrBeast Youtube show

          Miyoshi Price

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Power struggles loom as Florida lawmakers return for 2026 session

        Covering Florida

        Power struggles loom as Florida lawmakers return for 2026 session

        Forrest Saunders
        Collier veterans' nursing home

        Naples

        Collier County dedicates land for veterans’ state nursing home

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • National News

        • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          'Deep mistrust': Minneapolis mayor casts doubt on FBI probe into ICE shooting

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        • ACA

          Millions face tough healthcare choices as ACA enrollment deadline nears

          Scripps News Group
        • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          'ICE Out for Good’ protests erupt nationwide after fatal Minnesota shooting

          AP via Scripps News Group

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        Collier County

        Collier County deputies charge 18-year-old with threatening to kill ICE agents

        WFTX Digital Team
        Charlotte Co. Boat Show

        Charlotte County

        Charlotte County Boat Show turns fairgrounds into boater’s paradise

        Emily Young
        Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes in Builders Showcase of Homes

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes

        Bella Line
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        Port Charlotte

        Water park, free parking, convention center: Sunseeker's new vision

        Alex Orenczuk
        Alligator Alcatraz

        Investigates

        Florida still awaits $608M federal reimbursement for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

        Jamie Ostroff
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        Covering Florida

        Resurfaced DeSantis clip defends drivers fleeing protesters

        Forrest Saunders
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        North Fort Myers

        RELIEF: Trash-filled NFM nightmare home cleaned up after years of problems

        Austin Schargorodski

        4 Things To Do

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend January 8 - 11

        Vanessa Busch
        E-BIKE CRACK DOWN: Cape Coral Police warn parents of charges they could face because of illegal e-bike use

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police warn of surge in illegal e-bike use by kids after Christmas

        Bella Line
      • midtown redevelopment

        Downtown Fort Myers

        ONLY ON FOX 4: News Press site plans revealed for Fort Myers Midtown project

        Miyoshi Price
        Ring camera captures Port Charlotte man asking neighbor to call 911 after shooting landlord

        Port Charlotte

        'Could you call 911 for me?': Video shows moments after Port Charlotte killing

        Victoria Quevedo
        Venezia Renaissance Fair 2026

        Bonita Springs

        Time travel comes to Bonita Springs with the Venezia Renaissance Faire

        Emily Young
      • Arcadia

        Arcadia puppy breeder sentenced to prison on animal cruelty charges

        Hunter Walterman
        Dolphins Wrapup Football

        Sports

        Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel after 7-10 season

        Associated Press
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        Cape Coral

        Police: Cape Coral 5-year-old unknowingly took gun to school; father arrested

        Bella Line
      • Fort Myers Police Department

        Lee County

        Man in Fort Myers police custody dies after apparent self injury, police say

        WFTX Digital Team
        Job Openings

        Local News

        Florida business owners among most optimistic for hiring in 2026

        Ryan Kruger
        DeSantis 1-7

        Covering Florida

        Lawmakers brace for April redistricting showdown after DeSantis proclamation

        Forrest Saunders
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        Marco Island

        Florida bill would restrict cities, counties from setting their own straw rules

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Angela Walker, her daughters and son's girlfriend spend the day together.

        Arcadia

        "GRATEFUL IT'S NOT WORSE": Family on airboat crash that injured 7 near Arcadia

        Eric Lovelace
        LaBelle Animal Control Officer

        Labelle

        Saving more animals: LaBelle Animal Control closer to getting new facility

        Allie Kaiser
      • Aubrey Rogers HS seniors pose with Kindergarten students after 2nd annual lanyard pass.

        North Naples

        Kindergartners meet high school seniors in heartwarming "Pats to PATS" event

        Andy Cunningham
        College student from Immokalee proves hometown doesn't define future success

        Immokalee

        College student from Immokalee proves hometown doesn't define future success

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers city workers push for pay raises amid regional wage gap

        Miyoshi Price
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        Charlotte County

        Report: Port Charlotte man thought landlord died before shooting

        Hunter Walterman

        North Port/Englewood

        Big changes coming to North Port I-75 interchanges

        Hunter Walterman
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        Covering Florida

        DeSantis touts Florida immigration arrests as Democrats warn of unchecked power

        Forrest Saunders
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        Covering Florida

        DeSantis signals Florida could pursue state charges against Nicolás Maduro

        Forrest Saunders
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        DeSoto County

        Coast Guard investigating airboat crash south of Arcadia

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda hires lobbyist to oppose proposed water utility bill

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fort Myers laid out response to fecal bacteria concerns at Manuel’s Branch

        Austin Schargorodski
        Moore Haven Elementary School

        Glades County

        First day in a new school: Moore Haven Elementary School opens for first time

        Allie Kaiser
      • Naples pier pelicans

        Naples

        Wildlife experts anticipate more pelican injuries after Naples pier is rebuilt

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Immokalee community mourns woman killed in New Year's Day crash on State Road 82

        Immokalee

        Immokalee community mourns woman killed in New Year's Day crash on State Road 82

        Victoria Quevedo
        Fire at building

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fire damaged businesses on Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Armed robbery suspects

        Lehigh Acres

        Teen charged with 7-Eleven robbery attempt in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral investigation

        Local News

        $500K Cape Coral jewelry heist leaves manager tied up; ends in Hialeah

        Bella Line
        Handcuffs

        Naples

        Naples New Year’s Day traffic stop turns up large drug stash

      • starz complex

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers secures $12.75 million to start STARS Complex expansion project

        Miyoshi Price
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        State animal cruelty offender database is live, local shelter says it needs work

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Punta Gorda

        Fishermen’s Village is back on the market with new call for offers process

        Alex Orenczuk
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