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      • Downtown Fort Myers
        Coyote leaps to safety after being trapped on Fort Myers hotel ledge
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Patchy fog early, then very warm this afternoon
        Trent Aric
        Hendry County
        12-year-old driving UTV in Immokalee dies in crash: FHP
        Local News
        Englewood Man arrested for killing his brothers at hunting cabin in New York
        Althea Castro De La Mata
        Pine Island / Matlacha
        Boat captain rescues baby dolphin stranded in shallow water near St. James City
        Alex Orenczuk
        Estero
        'Home away from home': Corkscrew Country Store closes after 30 years
        Eric Lovelace
        Fort Myers Metro South
        Report: Woman with felony warrant drove at Lee County deputy before being shot
        WFTX Digital Team
        Punta Gorda
        Deadly Florida semi-truck crash leads to push for stricter CDL requirements
        Austin Schargorodski
        Alva
        SWFL horse trainer takes precautions after Texas virus outbreak
        Allie Kaiser

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
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        • Port Charlotte man dies in pedestrian crash at US 41 intersection

          WFTX Digital Team

        • North Port moves one step closer to new emergency operations center

          Hunter Walterman

      • If you give a child a book

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

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        Covering Florida

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        Forrest Saunders
        Fort Myers law firm gives away turkeys as families face increased need after shutdown

        Lee County

        Fort Myers law firm gives away turkeys after historic government shutdown

        Bella Line
      • National News

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        • Extreme Weather Texas

          ‘So forceful’: Residents describe Houston-area tornado’s damage

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      • Naples 2045 forum

        Naples

        Overdevelopment, resiliency top concerns as people weigh in on Naples 2045 plan

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Charlotte County

        Charlotte Co. inmate pleads guilty to killing another inmate

        WFTX Digital Team
        Fraud arrest

        Lee County

        Lee County fraud case uncovers 200 victims, $20K in fake jail deposits

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        New plan could turn FMB lot by Margaritaville into bike, golf cart parking

        Austin Schargorodski
        Cape Coral's big blank canvas: 175 acres waiting for your brilliant ideas

        Cape Coral

        City of Cape Coral wants your ideas for the 175-acre Old Golf Course

        Bella Line
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 38: FC Naples reflects on incredible first season

        Ryan Kruger
      • Port Charlotte House Fire

        Port Charlotte

        Two people injured in Port Charlotte house fire

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Collier County

        Immokalee ICE raid; principal tells staff students could be struggling

        WFTX Digital Team
        Elon Musk

        Covering Florida

        Elon Musk shows support for Florida's Byron Donalds

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Golden Gate

        One hospitalized in Golden Gate fire on Sunshine Boulevard

        WFTX Digital Team
        Gov. Ron DeSantis

        Golden Gate

        Governor Ron DeSantis to speak at ICE press conference today

        WFTX Digital Team
        Hacker

        Local News

        Florida ranks among worst states for cybercrime losses

        Ryan Kruger
      • Arcadia

        'Toni was downtown:' Arcadia mourns antique store owner killed in car crash

        Hunter Walterman

        Immokalee

        Neighbors report ICE agents detaining farmworkers on bus in Immokalee

        Eric Lovelace
        legacy harbour abandon boat

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Hurricane Ian boat finally being removed from Fort Myers marina after 3 years

        Miyoshi Price
      • Kanema Clark with her father

        Charlotte County

        Babcock Ranch man's Facebook post helps find a father after Hurricane Melissa

        Allie Kaiser
        Cambier Park

        Naples

        Naples city leaders consider $1M barrier upgrade to boost Cambier Park security

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        South Trail fire chief fired after investigation into sexual misconduct claims

        Austin Schargorodski
      • 2025 Car Insurance Outlook

        Local News

        Florida insurance rates drop again as AAA announces fourth decrease of 2025

        Ryan Kruger
        Charlotte County deputies investigate gunshots, shell casings found on Taylor Road

        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte County deputies investigate gunshots, shell casings found on Taylor Rd

        Bella Line
        HCA Florida Lehigh Hospitals new $3 million surgical robot to enhance patient care

        Lehigh Acres

        HCA Florida Lehigh Hospitals using new surgical robot to enhance patient care

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Hendry County

        High-speed chase through Hendry County ends in crash and arrest

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Cold weather brings big crowds to Lakes Park Farmers Market

        Emily Young
        Handcuffs

        Lee County

        DEPUTIES: Man arrested for false bomb threat against SWFL Int'l Airport

        WFTX Digital Team
      • North Port Police Station

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port Police say everyone is safe after 'potential threat' was reported

        WFTX Digital Team
        Holiday Shopping

        Naples

        Donate toys for kids in Collier County, this holiday season

        WFTX Digital Team
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

        Local News

        Deputies confirm one dead, two injured in Ochopee crash

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Florida Highway Patrol

        Labelle

        Troopers on scene of fatal crash in Labelle

        WFTX Digital Team
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        San Carlos Park

        UPDATE: FHP says one dead in hit-and-run on US-41; tips needed

        WFTX Digital Team

        Arcadia

        UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: Tampa General to operate DeSoto County's only hospital

        Hunter Walterman
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        Punta Gorda

        Active investigation shuts down section of Taylor Road in Punta Gorda

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Government shutdown creates mixed feelings among travelers at RSW in Fort Myers

        Miyoshi Price
        A workshop at the conference

        North Fort Myers

        A Florida farmers learn new things from people who live across the world

        Allie Kaiser
      • The Agency for Health Care Administration wrote a 54-page inspection report citing numerous deficiencies following Ray's death

        Investigates

        Patient left in freezer '20 to 30' minutes after employee found him: report

        Adam Walser
        Byron Donalds

        Covering Florida

        Trump-backed Byron Donalds faces growing field in 2026 Florida governor’s race

        Forrest Saunders
        Veteran and family escape house fire in Bokeelia with help from neighbors on Veterans Day

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Veteran family escapes Bokeelia house fire with neighbors' help

        Bella Line
      • Emergency shelter opens as temperatures drop in Southwest Florida

        Immokalee

        Emergency shelter in Immokalee opens as temperatures drop in Southwest Florida

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Naples

        Veterans, families gather in downtown Naples for annual Veterans Day tribute

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Veterans Museum Naples

        Naples

        Naples' Veterans History Museum reopens in a bigger space

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Charlotte County

        Cold snap hits Charlotte County- even the Iguana's can't handle the chill

        Emily Young
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        Lee County

        Did you see something fall from the sky on Tuesday?

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Firefighters respond to scene in Bokeelia

        WFTX Digital Team
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