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        State Road 31 bridge closes again, leaving East Lee Co drivers stuck in traffic
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        FORECAST: Higher rain chances return midweek
        Katie Walls
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Depression or storm to develop by late week
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        Lee County
        Army deserter turned Estero double murder suspect found guilty on all counts
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        9 months in, Hendry school zone speed cameras show major results
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        September is Sexual Health Awareness Month; Fort Myers clinic talks prevention
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