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    • SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VACCINE INFORMATION

      A listing of local vaccines sites available in Southwest Florida
    • LATEST COVID-19 NUMBERS

      The latest coronavirus cases and deaths in Southwest Florida. Florida coronavirus map tracking the COVID-19 cases for the state.
    Local News
    Gov. DeSantis activates National Guard in response to national protests
    Coronavirus
    NBA's Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID-19
    Justin Boggs
    Rebound
    Health experts: U.S. could be several months away from "normal"
    Rachel Loyd
    Local News
    Funeral arrangements set for Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello
    WFTX Digital Team
    Weather
    FORECAST: Cooler weekend ahead
    Derek Beasley
    State of Education
    Lee Schools found guilty of withholding public records
    Rob Manch
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    National

    Robocaller accused of spoofing fined $9.9 million

    Justin Boggs
    10:59 PM, Jan 15, 2021

    Local News

    Woman claims dentist pulled wrong tooth

    Rochelle Alleyne
    10:20 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Carlos Dennis, Ron DeSantis, Javier Crespo

    National

    Azar admits there isn’t a reserve COVID-19 vaccine stockpile

    Justin Boggs
    10:08 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Protecting Paradise

    Sanibel dedicates tree in memory of Dee Serage Century

    Kat Velez
    9:36 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Want Girl Scout cookies? Try Grubhub

    Stephanie Stone
    9:22 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Fort Myers virtual community update Jan 26

    Kat Velez
    9:19 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    San Diego rescue dog without eyes adopted by blind dad

    KGTV Staff
    8:42 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Migration maps show where Americans moved in 2020

    Stephanie Stone
    8:33 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Model: Coronavirus deaths expected to decline in the spring

    Justin Boggs
    7:51 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Coronavirus

    New details emerge for statewide vaccine registration system

    Forrest Saunders
    7:48 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Financial Fitness

    7 credit card perks to prioritize in 2021

    Melissa Lambarena, Nerd Wallet
    6:30 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    States on highest alert since 9/11 this weekend

    Justin Boggs
    6:04 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Amazon warehouse employees to vote on whether to form union

    Scripps National
    6:01 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Racial Injustice MLK Monument

    National

    Where MLK and Coretta met and studied, a memorial will rise

    The Associated Press
    5:19 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Waitress credited with helping boy after noticing bruises

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    5:00 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Researchers: US life expectancy to drop due to COVID-19

    Justin Boggs
    4:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021

    National

    NRA is 'restructuring' and reincorporating to Texas

    Sam Cohen
    4:52 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Semi rollover on I-75 near Daniels Pkwy., one lane open northbound

    Kat Velez
    4:37 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Home testing spikes as some avoid the doctor during the pandemic

    Amanda Brandeis
    4:28 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Police officers describe facing off with mob at US Capitol

    Kyle Hicks
    2:56 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    46 charged thus far in connection with Capitol riots

    Alex Hider
    2:48 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    UK COVID-19 variant will become dominant in U.S. in March

    Sam Cohen
    2:25 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Mike Pence

    National Politics

    Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations

    The Associated Press
    1:58 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Tax Season Begins

    National

    IRS delays start of tax filing season to Feb. 12

    Kyle Hicks
    1:47 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    FAA adopts 'zero-tolerance' policy toward unruly passengers

    Alex Hider
    1:44 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Insulin prices capped in Illinois, other states also implementing laws

    Tomas Hoppough
    1:43 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Unemployed workers become full-time podcasters during the pandemic

    Cesar Rodriguez
    1:15 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Pandemic impacts jobs for private high school students in underserved communities

    Cesar Rodriguez
    1:14 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Promised vaccine stockpile is already gone, says reports

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    12:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    NJ prioritizing smokers in COVID-19 vaccination effort

    Kyle Hicks
    12:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    The Race 2020

    The isolation and mental health impact on fighting COVID-19 alone

    Ashley Sampson
    12:41 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Trump to leave White House on morning of inauguration

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    12:41 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    The Race 2020

    Hit with surprise COVID-19 bills, Americans forced to fend for themselves

    12:17 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Official: No 'direct evidence' of plot to kill at Capitol

    The Associated Press, KNXV Staff
    12:13 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    The Race 2020

    Pandemic taking mental and physical toll on homeless veterans

    Alexa Liacko
    12:11 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    Parts of National Mall will remain closed through Jan. 21

    Sam Cohen
    12:00 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Educational campaign takes on weight bias

    Scripps National
    11:55 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    D.C. attorney general investigating January 6 speeches

    Scripps National
    11:33 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Biden lays out goals of his COVID-19 vaccination plan

    Kyle Hicks
    11:32 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Tips needed for girl who went missing 40 years ago in Fort Myers

    WFTX Digital Team
    11:12 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    News

    New Vanderbilt project seeks unity in divisive times

    Jason Lamb
    10:47 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Entertainment

    Tennessee lawmakers consider Dolly Parton statue at capitol

    Sam Cohen
    10:33 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Lakeland leads the state in COVID-19 blood clot research

    Rebecca Petit
    10:31 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Ohio public school staffer charged for role in Capitol riot

    WEWS Staff
    10:09 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    LIVE: Pelosi holds weekly press conference

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    9:53 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National Politics

    Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at Biden inauguration

    The Associated Press
    9:09 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    This Cleveland school is creating a space for LGBTQ+ students

    WEWS Staff
    8:50 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Julia Ann Drudy pleads no contest sentenced to sixty days in jail

    WFTX Digital Team
    8:41 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Protecting Paradise

    Pigeon plum tree in honor of Dee Serage Century in Sanibel

    WFTX Digital Team
    8:09 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Florida announces statewide appointment system for vaccinations

    Noelani Mathews
    8:07 AM, Jan 15, 2021
  • David Kessler Operation Warp Speed

    Coronavirus

    Biden taps former FDA head to run Operation Warp Speed

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    7:49 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Officials in FL preparing for Trump move to Mar-a-Lago

    WPTV Staff
    7:29 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Biden selects familiar faces to run FEMA, CIA

    The Associated Press
    7:15 AM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Local News

    Florida Highway Patrol respond to DUI crash on Alico Road

    WFTX Digital Team
    7:06 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    US carries out another execution

    The Associated Press
    7:03 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Local News

    Charlotte County Centennial Exposition

    WFTX Digital Team
    6:07 AM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Local News

    Estero woman says lanai unfinished for months

    Rochelle Alleyne
    11:45 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Sports

    Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

    The Associated Press
    11:02 PM, Jan 14, 2021

    Coronavirus

    Leaders discuss vaccine plan for underserved communities

    10:52 PM, Jan 14, 2021
  • National

    'Saved by the Bell' star Diamond diagnosed cancer

    WTMJ Staff
    10:39 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Local News

    Virtual public preconstruction meeting for I-75 and Colonial Improvements

    Kat Velez
    10:35 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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