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        Cape Coral
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        Naples

        Florida proposal could stop county, school buildings from displaying some flags

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Building Division faces state audit over alleged financial violations

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        Pink building destroyed by Ian is coming down this week

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        Lehigh Acres

        FC Naples teams up with Harry Chapin Food Bank in Lehigh Acres to feed community

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        Lee County

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        Lee County

        Deputies evacuate Popeyes location in Bonita Springs due to 'suspicious call'

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        Charlotte County

        Man dies after falling inside of his Punta Gorda home, police say

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        Punta Gorda

        Allegiant pilots to picket at Punta Gorda Airport over pay dispute

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        Fort Myers Beach

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        Immokalee

        Non-profit organization sees increased demand for food assistance after ICE raid

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Clewiston

        Hendry Regional Medical Center adds orthopedic services, renovates rooms

        Allie Kaiser
        Beloved Cape Coral teacher remembered as courageous and kind after fatal crash

        Cape Coral

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        Bella Line
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        Naples

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        U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

        News

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        Kiley Vaughan
      • Immokalee

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        Cape Coral

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        Collier County

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      • Government Shutdown

        National News

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        Sarasota County

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        National News

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        Naples

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        Port Charlotte

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      • North Port/Englewood

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        Hunter Walterman
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        Hendry County

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        Punta Gorda

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        Bonita Springs

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        North Port/Englewood

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        Charlotte County

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        Cape Coral

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        Immigration Action

        ICE's 10-day operation dubbed "Operation Dirtbag" leads to over 230 arrests

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        Port Charlotte

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