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      • Collier County
        Florida Democrats tour 'Alligator Alcatraz,' call conditions 'appalling'
        Eric Lovelace
        Weather
        FORECAST: Rain chances increasing into next week
        Andrew Shipley
        Fort Myers Beach
        15 MINUTES TO PAY: Automated parking citations coming to Lee County parks
        Anvar Ruziev
        Lee County
        Ex-Lee Co. deputy charged with faking wife’s signature in $94K insurance scam
        Kaitlin Knapp
        Pine Island / Matlacha
        Pine Island has sweet comeback with mangoes and art after hurricanes
        Bella Line
        4 Things To Do
        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend July 11 – July 13
        Vanessa Busch

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Nonprofit aims to improve pedestrian safety in downtown Arcadia

          Hunter Walterman

        • Florida Python Challenge brings hunters to Collier Co. to target invasive snakes

          Mahmoud Bennett

        • Boca Grande shark attack hero pleads not guilty to driver's license violation

          Alex Orenczuk

        • Florida Highway Patrol trooper crashes with motorcycle after chase, FHP says

          WFTX Digital Team

      • 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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        Lee County

        New program offers relief to dementia caregivers in Southwest Florida

        Miyoshi Price
        Alligator Alcatraz

        Collier County

        Conservation groups plan to sue US agencies over 'Alligator Alcatraz' violations

        Leilyn Torres
      • National News

        • Port St. Lucie police say Rosa Mena was operating an unlicensed med spa inside this shed located in her backyard.

          Backyard Botox case has neighbors asking: 'Who would go into a shed'?

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          Ft. Lee renamed to honor Black Medal of Honor recipient, not Confederate general

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        • China US Tariffs Timeline

          Trade tensions escalate: Trump announces 30% tariffs on Mexico and EU imports

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
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        North Fort Myers

        Fort Myers Fire says Mila Spa damaged by overnight fire

        WFTX Digital Team
        FMPD

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers Police investigate overnight death on Towles Street

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Sanibel

        Nearly 30% of Sanibel sea turtle nests destroyed this season, according to SCCF

        Anvar Ruziev
      • Darrius Jamar Treadwel

        Clewiston

        Hendry County deputies identify, search for suspect in fatal shooting

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County studies shared-use path to connect communities across Caloosahatchee

        Miyoshi Price
        North Port Home Prices Drop

        North Port/Englewood

        Report: North Port home prices see biggest price drop in country

        Hunter Walterman
      • No Development Forecast

        Hurricane

        QUIET IN THE TROPICS

        Katie Walls
        Immokalee Road

        Naples

        Developer seeks to slash affordable housing from Immokalee Road project

        Mahmoud Bennett
        phone scam

        Local News

        Florida leads nation in internet fraud with rates 56% above national average

        Ryan Kruger
      • 'The traffic is terrible': Cape Coral launches plan to tackle congestion crisis

        Cape Coral

        'The traffic is terrible': Cape Coral launches plan to tackle congestion crisis

        Bella Line
        LEHIGH FIRE COMMUNITY YOUTH HERO AWARD

        Lehigh Acres

        13-year-old hero saves friend's life after serious accident in Lehigh Acres

        Victoria Quevedo
        BEDMAN CREEK

        Lehigh Acres

        $1.6 million project aims to keep Bedman Creek flowing year-round

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Cape Coral Police Department

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral man accused of groping teen, trying to enter car with minors

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Sheriff: Naples man with gun claimed to be killer, threatened church shooting

        WFTX Digital Team
        Sunseeker Resort

        Local News

        SUNSEEKER SOLD: Blackstone to acquire Charlotte County resort from Allegiant

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Port Charlotte Shooting

        Port Charlotte

        Second teen charged in fatal Port Charlotte shooting

        WFTX Digital Team
        Beach Bar Reopens

        Fort Myers Beach

        'COME IN AS FRIENDS AND DANCE OUT AS FAMILY,' Fort Myers Beach bar reopens

        Andy Cunningham
        Gymnastics World Flooding

        Fort Myers Metro South

        'We just really want some help': Fort Myers gymnastics center keeps flooding

        Eric Lovelace
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        Marco Island

        Our Daily Bread to open new home on Marco Island this summer after renovation

        Mahmoud Bennett
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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
        Kenan Ural

        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
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