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      • North Fort Myers
        State Road 31 bridge closes again, leaving East Lee Co drivers stuck in traffic
        Bella Line
        Weather
        FORECAST: Higher rain chances return midweek
        Katie Walls
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Depression or storm to develop by late week
        Katie Walls
        Lee County
        Army deserter turned Estero double murder suspect found guilty on all counts
        Kaitlin Knapp
        Labelle
        9 months in, Hendry school zone speed cameras show major results
        Austin Schargorodski
        Fort Myers Beach
        Fort Myers Beach boat crash sends seven to hospital, crews say
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        Covering Florida
        Florida AG tells law enforcement to stop enforcing open carry ban after ruling
        Forrest Saunders
        Downtown Fort Myers
        September is Sexual Health Awareness Month; Fort Myers clinic talks prevention
        Miyoshi Price
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Club Blu mass shooting suspect plans to change plea on Friday
        Kaitlin Knapp

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        Lee County

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        Fort Myers Beach

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        Immigration Action

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