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      • Hurricane
        Jamaica braces for direct hit from Cat. 5 Melissa
        Katie Walls
        Weather
        FORECAST: Few storms this evening ahead of first front this week
        Katie Walls
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral sister speaks on mental health after brother accused of killing mom
        Bella Line
        North Port/Englewood
        Warm Mineral Springs closed because of death at the park
        WFTX Digital Team
        Naples
        Collier County leaders expected to approve "Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway"
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Immokalee
        Immokalee families brace for SNAP halt amid government shutdown
        Ella Rhoades

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Final Estero Blvd repairs set to start as Fort Myers Beach braces for traffic

          Austin Schargorodski

        • Vape detectors deter student smoking at Hendry County schools

          Allie Kaiser

        • City of Fort Myers is considering red light cameras

          WFTX Digital Team

        • Charlotte County fugitive arrested in Oregon after 3 years on ‘Most Wanted’ list

          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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        Local News

        Charlotte County bloodhound finds woman after crash

        WFTX Digital Team
        AP Poll Health Care

        Local News

        Health insurance costs set to jump 6 to 7% during open enrollment

        Ryan Kruger
      • National News

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          A looming SNAP funding lapse is ramping up pressure to end the shutdown

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Aircraft Down Traffic Control Tower

          The shutdown is set to continue slowing down US air travel

          Simon Kaufman
        • Bird Flu Ground Beef Testing

          Why is beef and other meat so expensive right now?

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Covering Florida

        No clear plan yet on property tax relief from Florida House

        Forrest Saunders
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        Lee County

        Lee County teachers reach tentative contract agreement with salary increases

        Miyoshi Price
        Deputy Scene in Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte County deputy shoots suspect twice after scuffle, words exchanged

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Collier County autism group reacts to new White House autism initiative

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Immokalee school cuts teacher turnover in half with support programs for educators

        Immokalee

        Immokalee school cuts teacher turnover in half with support programs

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Trailer permit deadline passes for people still rebuilding on Fort Myers Beach

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Scam targetting builders in Charlotte County

        Charlotte County

        SCAM ALERT: Fake permit invoices targeting Charlotte County builders

        Emily Young
        Hendry County

        Clewiston

        15-year-old student arrested for threatening to shoot up Hendry County schools

        WFTX Digital Team
        Ryan Routh tries to stab himself with a pen on Sept. 23, 2025, after he was found guilty on all five counts of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

        Covering Florida

        Routh guilty on all counts, attempts to stab himself with pen

        David Fischer, AP and Ethan Stein, WPTV
      • Death investigation

        Port Charlotte

        Death investigation underway in Port Charlotte

        WFTX Digital Team
        BALKE

        Punta Gorda

        UPDATE: Synagogue arson suspect facing federal charge

        Alex Orenczuk
        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach trailer permits expire today

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Salah Chelih

        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs man charged with murder appears in court

        WFTX Digital Team
        Housing

        Local News

        Southwest Florida faces some of the highest home vacancy rates in the nation

        Ryan Kruger
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police say motorcyclist died in crash with truck

        WFTX Digital Team
      • BALKE

        Punta Gorda

        Police arrest suspect in arson, hate crime at Charlotte County synagogue

        Alex Orenczuk
        Stardust Racers roller coaster Epic Universe

        Covering Florida

        Roller coaster was working right when man died: State inspectors

        Associated Press
        Crash shuts down part of Del Prado

        Cape Coral

        Crash shuts down part of Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Armed robbery suspect

        Local News

        Federal charges filed against Fort Myers pair in I-75 armed robbery spree

        WFTX Digital Team
        Neighbors frustrated over hurricane damaged home saying it's a health hazard

        Cape Coral

        Neglected Cape Coral home draws safety, health complaints from neighbors

        Bella Line
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        Covering Florida

        Florida lawmakers begin hearings on property tax cuts, 2026 ballot in sight

        Forrest Saunders
      • Blue Honda stolen

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police: Teen arrested for stealing multiple cars, drunk driving

        WFTX Digital Team
        christmas lights decoration

        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County deputies start planning Christmas charity efforts

        WFTX Digital Team
        Police

        Naples

        Collier deputies respond to crash on Airport Pulling Road

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Road construction

        Lehigh Acres

        Richmond Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction to begin in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
        Road Closure

        Local News

        FDOT warns drivers of upcoming closure on State Road 31 bridge

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Senior homelessness surges in Southwest Florida

        Emily Young
      • Police

        Local News

        Deputies respond to motorcycle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Clewiston

        Pickup truck crashes through condo wall in Clewiston, police say

        WFTX Digital Team
        Stephen Mariani

        Marco Island

        Jet ski crash kills two on Marco Island, FWC says

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • 31 Produce closes permanently in North Fort Myers

        North Fort Myers

        31 Produce in North Fort Myers closes permanently due to state road project

        Victoria Quevedo
        Anthony Felix

        Golden Gate

        Deputies arrest Golden Gate murder suspect

        Bella Line

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Tournament honors legacy of teen killed in Fort Myers mass shooting

        Hunter Walterman
      • Naples

        Go behind-the-scenes with FC Naples as team plays first-ever season

        Hunter Walterman
        Jessica Sanchez

        North Fort Myers

        Lee County EMT Jessica Sanchez dies following off-duty accident

        Andrew Shipley
        Chabad of Charlotte County arson investigation

        Punta Gorda

        Person of interest identified in Charlotte County synagogue arson, hate crime

        Victoria Quevedo
      • FHP

        North Port/Englewood

        Englewood man dies in Charlotte County pickup truck crash Friday night

        Andrew Shipley
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral's beloved Dixie Roadhouse steps into new chapter with fresh ownership

        Miyoshi Price
        Bear Hunt

        Covering Florida

        Second lawsuit filed to block Florida’s upcoming bear hunt

        Forrest Saunders
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        Future of farming: FSW unveils Precision Agriculture program in LaBelle

        Austin Schargorodski
        Six Miles Cypress Wet Walk

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Historic cypress preserve offers guided water walks in Lee County

        Andrew Shipley

        Covering Florida

        200-plus suspects arrested in Florida human trafficking operation: Officials

        WFTS Digital Staff
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