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        Cadaver dogs alert to missing Cape Coral man's car days after disappearance
        Kaitlin Knapp
        Weather
        FORECAST: Isolated severe storms possible today
        Trent Aric
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Two men indicted for separate murders in Fort Myers
        Eric Lovelace
        Cape Coral
        ID theft and a G-Wagon: How police say a Cape Coral woman stopped a thief
        Bella Line
        Naples
        ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant center advancing quickly despite backlash
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Labelle
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        • New Florida law could impact beachfront property rights on Fort Myers Beach

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        • Cape Coral seeks developers for 22-acre Bimini East Project

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        Lee County Deputies and fire marshal investigate deadly North Fort Myers fire

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        Florida takes control of area deemed 'Alligator Alcatraz' under emergency order

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        Punta Gorda

        POOL PROBLEMS: Contractor delays reopening of public pool in Punta Gorda

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Naples

        Naples police increase security near houses of worship amid Middle East tensions

        Mahmoud Bennett
        TRAILHEAD BIKE ACCIDENT

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Bicyclist killed in Fort Myers crosswalk; advocates demand safety upgrades

        Miyoshi Price
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        Labelle

        Labelle trial begins for driver charged in hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Hurricane

        Andrea, first storm of the season, now post-tropical

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        Florida Panthers announce 2025–26 preseason schedule, facing three teams

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      • LEHIGH ELEMENTARY SIDEWALK APPROVAL

        Lehigh Acres

        After 60 years without sidewalks, Lehigh Elementary students finally get one

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Collier County

        Florida plans to open 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility in July

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        Local News

        Bicyclist dies in early morning Fort Myers crash; traffic impacted

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        Local News

        'Funky Fashion Show' will benefit Pace Center for Girls

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        Tice firefighters say family displaced by overnight fire

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        Working hard or hardly happy? Florida workers rank among unhappiest

        Ryan Kruger
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers officials target cryptocurrency ATM scams preying on seniors

        Miyoshi Price
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        Naples

        Collier County considers sports complex expansion that could raise tourist taxes

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cape Coral residents share vision for 22-acre downtown property as city seeks investors for development

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral residents share hopes for 22-acre downtown development site

        Bella Line
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        Naples

        Two teens arrested after armed robbery and assault at Naples mall, police say

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        Marco Island

        Lightning injures three people, Marco Island Police say

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        Collier County

        DHS says Alligator Alcatraz will expand beds in just days as protesters fight it

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Cape Coral

        Police say shots fired in Cape Coral neighborhood in barricade situation

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Buckingham

        Lee County detectives probe armed robbery, Dollar General vandalism

        Andrew Shipley
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        Naples

        Caught speeding? You could end up in jail according to new Florida Law

        Eric Lovelace
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        Fort Myers Beach

        New owners plan to transform Bonita Fish Company into waterfront destination

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        Port Charlotte

        'I love the speed': Port Charlotte teen on the fast track to racing stardom

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers mom faces food costs as daycare hours drop, help from pantry grow

        Miyoshi Price
        DLC groundbreaking in Collier County

        Naples

        David Lawrence Centers breaks ground on new Naples mental health hub

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Cape Coral

        Cape council member working to tackle vacation rentals not following the rules

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        Sanibel

        Conservation group asks DeSantis to veto bill limiting local storm response

        Andrew Shipley
        Mama Cookie is opening up food truck in Arcadia

        DeSoto County

        TikTok star 'Mama Cookie' to open food truck in DeSoto County

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Lee County

        Report: Boy was malnourished, taunted before death; Lehigh parents face charges

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        Best and worst times to drive for Independence Day, according to AAA

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        Ex-corrections officer flees custody after DUI arrest, LCSO says

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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Follow-Up: Lee County deputies return to Iona homeless camp with resources

        Anvar Ruziev
        Cape Coral Police Department

        Cape Coral

        One arrested after stabbing, Cape Coral police say

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        Naples

        $265 million heart and stroke center breaks ground at NCH Healthcare in Naples

        Eric Lovelace
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        Naples

        City council votes for more power over development of Naples Airport

        Mahmoud Bennett
        9-year-old bitten by shark

        Lee County

        9-year-old girl who survived shark attack recounts terrifying moments, recovery

        Mary O'Connell
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        Cape Coral

        Food aid at risk under 'Big Beautiful Bill'; St. Matthew’s House offers help

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        Local News

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        Port Charlotte

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