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      • Charlotte County
        Charlotte County Sheriff's Office: Wanted murder suspect tries to shoot deputy
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Feeling like spring this week with afternoon showers
        Katie Walls
        Naples
        National Fire grows to 35,000 acres, fire officials making progress
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cape Coral
        Oasis Charter Schools in Cape Coral installs weapons detection systems
        Allie Kaiser
        Lee County
        Useppa Island homeowners buy private island to restore years of hurricane damage
        Bella Line
        Marco Island
        Marco Island lagoon dredging impacts beach shortcut
        Eric Lovelace
        DeSoto County
        DeSoto County moves to privatize school meals
        Hunter Walterman
        Cape Coral
        Florida lawmakers consider antisemitism task force as incidents rise
        Emily Young
        North Fort Myers
        Eagle watchers worried as F23 vanishes from North Fort Myers nest
        Andrew Shipley

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Sanibel Sea School to bring new summer camp for hands-on marine learning

          Austin Schargorodski

        • Habitat for Humanity bringing 210 affordable homes to Collier County families

          Victoria Quevedo

        • Fort Myers plans pavilion, new signs to replace iconic IMAG water tower

          Miyoshi Price

        • Fort Myers Police investigating deadly motorcycle crash

          WFTX Digital Team

      • If you give a child a book

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        Investigates

        Florida veteran served in Gulf War loses citizenship fight, fears deportation

        Katie LaGrone
        Dennis St fire in North Port

        North Port/Englewood

        Fire damages home in North Port, State Fire Marshal will investigate

        WFTX Digital Team
      • National News

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          Apple’s latest drop: Cheaper iPhone 17e, faster MacBooks, smarter iPads

          Justin Boggs
        • Colin Gray testify

          Father found guilty for giving gun to son before Georgia school shooting

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Israel US Iran

          US says it cannot help Americans leave Israel amid escalating Iran conflict

          Jason Bellini

        Scripps News
      • A car avoiding the potholes

        Buckingham

        Buckingham potholes create a safety hazard for drivers

        Allie Kaiser
        Jabari Brown

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers pilot wins $2 million on MrBeast Youtube show

        Miyoshi Price
        Collier veterans' nursing home

        Naples

        Collier County dedicates land for veterans’ state nursing home

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Former fire station in Immokalee becomes doggie daycare with community mission

        Immokalee

        Former fire station in Immokalee becomes doggie daycare with community mission

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Local News

        Lee County School Board to vote on charter transition for teen parent program

        Ryan Kruger
        Holden Manning

        Collier County

        Collier County deputies charge 18-year-old with threatening to kill ICE agents

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Charlotte Co. Boat Show

        Charlotte County

        Charlotte County Boat Show turns fairgrounds into boater’s paradise

        Emily Young
        Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes in Builders Showcase of Homes

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes

        Bella Line

        Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Medieval fun, boats, art and a touch of paranormal activity

        Amy Wegmann
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        Port Charlotte

        Water park, free parking, convention center: Sunseeker's new vision

        Alex Orenczuk
        Alligator Alcatraz

        Investigates

        Florida still awaits $608M federal reimbursement for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

        Jamie Ostroff
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        Covering Florida

        Resurfaced DeSantis clip defends drivers fleeing protesters

        Forrest Saunders
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        North Fort Myers

        RELIEF: Trash-filled NFM nightmare home cleaned up after years of problems

        Austin Schargorodski

        4 Things To Do

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend January 8 - 11

        Vanessa Busch
        E-BIKE CRACK DOWN: Cape Coral Police warn parents of charges they could face because of illegal e-bike use

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police warn of surge in illegal e-bike use by kids after Christmas

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        ONLY ON FOX 4: News Press site plans revealed for Fort Myers Midtown project

        Miyoshi Price
        Ring camera captures Port Charlotte man asking neighbor to call 911 after shooting landlord

        Port Charlotte

        'Could you call 911 for me?': Video shows moments after Port Charlotte killing

        Victoria Quevedo
        Venezia Renaissance Fair 2026

        Bonita Springs

        Time travel comes to Bonita Springs with the Venezia Renaissance Faire

        Emily Young
      • Arcadia

        Arcadia puppy breeder sentenced to prison on animal cruelty charges

        Hunter Walterman
        Dolphins Wrapup Football

        Sports

        Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel after 7-10 season

        Associated Press
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        Cape Coral

        Police: Cape Coral 5-year-old unknowingly took gun to school; father arrested

        Bella Line
      • Fort Myers Police Department

        Lee County

        Man in Fort Myers police custody dies after apparent self injury, police say

        WFTX Digital Team
        Job Openings

        Local News

        Florida business owners among most optimistic for hiring in 2026

        Ryan Kruger
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        Covering Florida

        Lawmakers brace for April redistricting showdown after DeSantis proclamation

        Forrest Saunders
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        Marco Island

        Florida bill would restrict cities, counties from setting their own straw rules

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Angela Walker, her daughters and son's girlfriend spend the day together.

        Arcadia

        "GRATEFUL IT'S NOT WORSE": Family on airboat crash that injured 7 near Arcadia

        Eric Lovelace
        LaBelle Animal Control Officer

        Labelle

        Saving more animals: LaBelle Animal Control closer to getting new facility

        Allie Kaiser
      • Aubrey Rogers HS seniors pose with Kindergarten students after 2nd annual lanyard pass.

        North Naples

        Kindergartners meet high school seniors in heartwarming "Pats to PATS" event

        Andy Cunningham
        College student from Immokalee proves hometown doesn't define future success

        Immokalee

        College student from Immokalee proves hometown doesn't define future success

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers city workers push for pay raises amid regional wage gap

        Miyoshi Price
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        Charlotte County

        Report: Port Charlotte man thought landlord died before shooting

        Hunter Walterman

        North Port/Englewood

        Big changes coming to North Port I-75 interchanges

        Hunter Walterman
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        Covering Florida

        DeSantis touts Florida immigration arrests as Democrats warn of unchecked power

        Forrest Saunders
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        Covering Florida

        DeSantis signals Florida could pursue state charges against Nicolás Maduro

        Forrest Saunders
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        DeSoto County

        Coast Guard investigating airboat crash south of Arcadia

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda hires lobbyist to oppose proposed water utility bill

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fort Myers laid out response to fecal bacteria concerns at Manuel’s Branch

        Austin Schargorodski
        Moore Haven Elementary School

        Glades County

        First day in a new school: Moore Haven Elementary School opens for first time

        Allie Kaiser
        Naples pier pelicans

        Naples

        Wildlife experts anticipate more pelican injuries after Naples pier is rebuilt

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Immokalee community mourns woman killed in New Year's Day crash on State Road 82

        Immokalee

        Immokalee community mourns woman killed in New Year's Day crash on State Road 82

        Victoria Quevedo
        Fire at building

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fire damaged businesses on Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
        Armed robbery suspects

        Lehigh Acres

        Teen charged with 7-Eleven robbery attempt in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
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