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      • National News
        FBI releases photos of 'person of interest' following Charlie Kirk assassination
        Justin Boggs
        Weather
        FORECAST: Another stormy day on the way, changes arrive this weekend
        Trent Aric
        Naples
        Naples police search for missing 13-year-old girl last seen Wednesday evening
        WFTX Digital Team
        Lee County
        Man arrested for threats against political affiliations, Fort Myers Police say
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        After Cape Coral Police raid arcades, recovering gambling addict speaks out
        Ryan Kruger
        National News
        Southwest Florida reacts to death of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk
        Eric Lovelace
        Pine Island / Matlacha
        'Would've done it again:' Caretaker who saved paralyzed client in fire, dies
        Hunter Walterman
        Cape Coral
        Driver crashes into canal, hides in porta-potty, Cape Coral police say
        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral honors 9/11 victims with memorial ceremony featuring 2,977 flags
        WFTX Digital Team
        National Politics
        Senate Republicans stop Democrats' effort to force the release of Epstein files
        AP via Scripps News Group
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral police warn realtors after sex offender arrest, urge caution
        WFTX Digital Team
        National News
        Trump attends Pentagon ceremony as US marks 24 years since Sept. 11 attacks
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        Naples

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        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Hendry County

        Sand mine proposal returns to Montura, reigniting local pushback

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers home with a history of 911 calls at the center of debate

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        Cape Coral

        Cape animal shelter warns pet owners about mosquito season threats towards pets

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        Covering Florida

        Florida drivers aren’t the only ones frustrated by school speed zone camera law

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        Arcadia

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        Collier County

        Miccosukee Tribe holds interfaith prayer service outside Alligator Alcatraz

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        Naples

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        Bonita Springs

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