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      • Local News
        Lee County deputies investigate scene early Sunday
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Near record heat this weekend
        Andrew Shipley
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Kids get to argue parents in front of Lee County judge
        Hunter Walterman
        Fort Myers Metro South
        Fort Myers Beach neighbors push back against FEMA trailer violation list
        Anvar Ruziev
        North Port/Englewood
        Price hikes at North Port's Warm Mineral Springs spark anger
        Hunter Walterman
        Clewiston
        Lake O subaquatic plants grow back after years of decline, sparking hope
        Austin Schargorodski
        Lehigh Acres
        23-year-old killed after crashing into trailer carrying concrete in Lehigh Acres
        WFTX Digital Team
        Naples
        DeSantis says hundreds deported from Alligator Alcatraz; will up migrant flights
        Mahmoud Bennett
        4 Things To Do
        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend July 25 – July 27
        Vanessa Busch

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Lee County offers some free beaches, parks, and pools this weekend

          WFTX Digital Team

        • Heights Center distributes free school supplies in Lee County Saturday

          Hunter Walterman

        • Charlotte County Public Schools Addressing $9.5 million budget shortfall

          Sarah Lindenberg

        • Local artist's colorful mural helps fund housing assistance for Pine Island

          Bella Line

      • If you give a child a book

        Got $12? Click now to help a kiddo' in your community in Southwest Florida

        Cape Coral officials cut the ribbon on the removal of the Chiquita Lock

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral officials cut the ribbon on the removal of the Chiquita Lock

        Bella Line
        Yanko Romero

        Lee County

        Fort Myers murder suspect sent to state hospital after incompetency ruling

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • National News

        • Aces Fever Basketball

          Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Rite Aid

          Confusion over prescription transfers as Rite Aid stores begin to close

          Scripps News Group
        • Organ Donation-What to Know

          Man wakes during organ harvesting procedure, prompting federal investigation

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Free backpacks, shark teeth digging and fun

        Amy Wegmann
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        Local News

        Serious crash reported in Charlotte County at Farabee Road, EMS says

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 22: FC Naples shows resiliency on the pitch

        Ryan Kruger
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        Immigration Action

        Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks at Alligator Alcatraz, Friday morning

        WFTX Digital Team
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

        Lehigh Acres

        Collier County deputies respond to fatal crash, overnight

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda warns people about planning department scam

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach sets deadline for removal of temporary homes and businesses

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Naples

        Free autism screenings available Saturday in Collier County

        Eric Lovelace
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        Port Charlotte

        Port Charlotte animal shelter navigates influx of animals, pleads for adopters

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Labelle

        Big plans brewing off SR 80: Water park, hotel, and more for LaBelle

        Austin Schargorodski
        MAJESTIC GOLF COURSE

        Lehigh Acres

        Majestic Golf Club residents are fighting to save their community

        Victoria Quevedo
        Cape Coral residents clash with city council over controversial public comment policy change

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral residents clash with city council over public comment policy change

        Bella Line
      • Mercato Expansion

        Naples

        "Triple in size": Mercato in North Naples breaks ground on expansion project

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Hulk Hoagan

        Covering Florida

        Clearwater police detail emergency response following Hulk Hogan's death

        Jada Williams
        Operation No Cap

        Cape Coral

        Murder, RICO charges in Cape Coral drug bust 'Operation No Cap'

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • Ambulance,With,Lights,On

        Naples

        North Collier Fire District to launch emergency medical transport services

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Bonita Springs

        Lee County deputies investigate motorcycle and vehicle crash in Bonita Springs

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Collier County deputies investigate shot fired at grocery store

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cell phone

        Local News

        AI voice scams surge 241% post-pandemic, Americans lost more than $12 billion

        Ryan Kruger
        7 23 Tropical Weather Outlook

        Hurricane

        One more day of tropical rain

        Katie Walls
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Mother-son duo arrested for arcade robbery, but are the establishments legal?

        Anvar Ruziev
      • Naples

        The Black Eyed Pig restaurant closes its doors after owner's passing

        Eric Lovelace
        Back,To,School,Blackboard,With,School,Supplies,In,Mini,Shopping

        SWFL Back To School

        Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday starts on this date

        Allison Stegman
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        Covering Florida

        Shark attack survivors, first responders gather to share 'success stories'

        Audra Schroeder
      • Porsche Studio Naples

        Naples

        Porsche Studio Naples offers hands-on experience on Fifth Avenue

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers police investigate shooting at Renaissance Preserve

        WFTX Digital Team
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      • IMMOKALEE WATER SEWER X HEALTHCARE NETWORK

        Immokalee

        Immokalee is turning water savings into healthy smiles

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        $50K grant helps Fort Myers mental health nonprofit expand job training

        Austin Schargorodski
        new arrests made

        North Port/Englewood

        ARRESTED: North Port Police arrest three suspects in May home invasion

      • Park

        Port Charlotte

        Charlotte County parks get new components

        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral police arrest man for threats of mass shooting

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police arrest man for posting mass shooting threats

        Bella Line
        Taco Tuesday

        Arcadia

        How far would you go for a taco? Pilots fly into Arcadia for Taco Tuesday

        Hunter Walterman
      • Rainbow in Big Cypress National Preserve

        Investigates

        Trekking through the swamp near Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz

        Michael Paluska

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Lee County Deputy helps reunite non-verbal teen found walking alone on busy road

        Anvar Ruziev
        Trump Immigration

        Collier County

        Florida signs $245M in contracts for 'Alligator Alcatraz:' A look at the numbers

        By KATE PAYNE
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        Investigates

        'I would rather live under a bridge than under an HOA': Florida viewers respond

        Adam Walser
        ROBIN CORDES

        Arcadia

        Friend describes tragic moment Arcadia man disappeared in Peace River accident

        Victoria Quevedo
        Alligator Alcatraz

        Naples

        Migrant families allege human rights abuses at Alligator Alcatraz

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Hendry County

        Sand mine proposal returns to Montura, reigniting local pushback

        Austin Schargorodski
        fort myers ship home

        Downtown Fort Myers

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

        Miyoshi Price
        Cape animal shelter warns record mosquito season puts pets at higher risk for deadly heartworm disease

        Cape Coral

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

        Bella Line
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