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      • National News
        Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 storm as Jamaica braces for impact
        Scripps News Group
        Weather
        FORECAST: Much needed rain arrives this afternoon thanks to a cold front
        Trent Aric
        Hendry County
        Two men arrested in Clewiston night club shooting
        Local News
        Lee County deputies say 6-year-old boy died Sunday after 'drowning incident'
        WFTX Digital Team
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Florida Education Association to host town hall at Quality Life Center
        Hunter Walterman
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        Charlotte County fugitive arrested in Oregon after 3 years on ‘Most Wanted’ list
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        Deadly Charlotte County deputy shooting case sent to State Attorney for review

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        Naples

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        Southwest Florida cattle ranchers react to new plan to import more beef

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