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      • Port Charlotte
        BREAKING: Two people injured in Port Charlotte house fire
        Alex Orenczuk
        Weather
        FORECAST: A gorgeous day on the way after a chilly start
        Trent Aric
        Fort Myers Beach
        New plan could turn FMB lot by Margaritaville into bike, golf cart parking
        Austin Schargorodski
        Cape Coral
        City of Cape Coral wants your ideas for the 175-acre Old Golf Course
        Bella Line
        Naples
        Overdevelopment, resiliency top concerns as people weigh in on Naples 2045 plan
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Arcadia
        'Toni was downtown:' Arcadia mourns antique store owner killed in car crash
        Hunter Walterman
        Fort Myers Metro South
        South Trail fire chief fired after investigation into sexual misconduct claims
        Austin Schargorodski
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Hurricane Ian boat finally being removed from Fort Myers marina after 3 years
        Miyoshi Price
        Local News
        EXTRA TIME EP: 38: FC Naples reflects on incredible first season
        Ryan Kruger

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        • Governor Ron DeSantis to speak at ICE press conference today

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        • Neighbors report ICE agents detaining farmworkers on bus in Immokalee

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        Florida ranks among worst states for cybercrime losses

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        Babcock Ranch man's Facebook post helps find a father after Hurricane Melissa

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      • Cambier Park

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        Naples city leaders consider $1M barrier upgrade to boost Cambier Park security

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        Florida insurance rates drop again as AAA announces fourth decrease of 2025

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        Charlotte County deputies investigate gunshots, shell casings found on Taylor Road

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        Charlotte County deputies investigate gunshots, shell casings found on Taylor Rd

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        Hendry County

        High-speed chase through Hendry County ends in crash and arrest

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        Cold weather brings big crowds to Lakes Park Farmers Market

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      • Handcuffs

        Lee County

        DEPUTIES: Man arrested for false bomb threat against SWFL Int'l Airport

        WFTX Digital Team
        North Port Police Station

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port Police say everyone is safe after 'potential threat' was reported

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Donate toys for kids in Collier County, this holiday season

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Collier County Sheriff's Office

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        Deputies confirm one dead, two injured in Ochopee crash

        WFTX Digital Team
        Florida Highway Patrol

        Labelle

        Troopers on scene of fatal crash in Labelle

        WFTX Digital Team
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        San Carlos Park

        UPDATE: FHP says one dead in hit-and-run on US-41; tips needed

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Arcadia

        UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: Tampa General to operate DeSoto County's only hospital

        Hunter Walterman
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        Punta Gorda

        Active investigation shuts down section of Taylor Road in Punta Gorda

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Government shutdown creates mixed feelings among travelers at RSW in Fort Myers

        Miyoshi Price
      • A workshop at the conference

        North Fort Myers

        A Florida farmers learn new things from people who live across the world

        Allie Kaiser
        The Agency for Health Care Administration wrote a 54-page inspection report citing numerous deficiencies following Ray's death

        Investigates

        Patient left in freezer '20 to 30' minutes after employee found him: report

        Adam Walser
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        Trump-backed Byron Donalds faces growing field in 2026 Florida governor’s race

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      • Veteran and family escape house fire in Bokeelia with help from neighbors on Veterans Day

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Veteran family escapes Bokeelia house fire with neighbors' help

        Bella Line
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        Emergency shelter in Immokalee opens as temperatures drop in Southwest Florida

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        Veterans, families gather in downtown Naples for annual Veterans Day tribute

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        Naples' Veterans History Museum reopens in a bigger space

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        Charlotte County

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        Lee County

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        Pine Island / Matlacha

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        Eric Lovelace
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        Free speech or misconduct? Court weighs FWC firing over Charlie Kirk post

        Forrest Saunders
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        SWFL Crimestoppers: Thief targets Matlacha businesses during string of crimes

        Allie Kaiser
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        Florida smoking ban proposal

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        Florida bill could vastly expand smoking, vaping bans beyond local rules

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