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      • Fort Myers Metro South
        OFF THE ICE: Everblades hockey players go on strike a day after Christmas
        Miyoshi Price
        Weather
        FORECAST: Sunny and warm weekend; big cool down next week
        Andrew Shipley
        Fort Myers Beach
        Fort Myers Beach council member Jim Atterholt to retire at end of year
        Austin Schargorodski
        DeSoto County
        Family of beaten inmate calls for harsher punishment for DeSoto County officers
        Allie Kaiser
        Golden Gate
        Couple demands justice after claiming dog shot by neighbor in Golden Gate
        Eric Lovelace
        Fort Myers Beach
        Fort Myers Beach regains flood discount bringing potential insurance savings
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Naples
        UPDATE: FBI now leading investigation into missing Fort Myers boaters
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Lee County
        New Florida law cracks down on animal abuse, publicly names offenders
        Austin Schargorodski
        Lehigh Acres
        Christmas fire in Lehigh Acres kills family dog
        Emily Young
        Lee County
        Lee County Sheriff's Office arrests sex offender connected to teen paddleboarder
        WFTX Digital Team
        Arcadia
        Bodycam shows former DeSoto County corrections supervisor beat inmates
        Hunter Walterman
        Immokalee
        New mobile food pantry to serve Southwest Florida's underserved communities
        Victoria Quevedo

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Charlotte County deputies arrest teen in sexual battery investigation

          Austin Schargorodski

        • Cape Coral shelter animals get Christmas gifts from volunteers

          Allie Kaiser

        • Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres serves free Christmas meals to neighbors in need

          Victoria Quevedo

        • STUDY: Prices rise for people vacationing or staycationing in Southwest Florida

          Miyoshi Price

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Immokalee Christmas toy giveaway brings joy to dozens of children

        Immokalee

        Immokalee Christmas toy giveaway brings joy to dozens of children

        Victoria Quevedo

        Arcadia

        Arcadia churches team up to repair hurricane-damaged homes

        Hunter Walterman
      • National News

        • Nigeria kidnapped students released

          Hundreds of schoolchildren taken captive in Nigeria have now been released

          Jagruti Dave
        • APTOPIX Extreme Weather California

          Winter storms across the US delay travel with life-threatening floods and snow

          Simon Kaufman
        • Hornets Spurs Basketball

          NCAA allows Baylor to add ex-NBA draftee, a rarity in college hoops

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
      • Cape Coral

        PHOTOS: Cape Coral celebrates Veteran's Day parade

        WFTX Digital Team

        Fort Myers Metro South

        'It gives you hope:' Hundreds walk to end Alzheimer's in Southwest Florida

        Hunter Walterman
        Demings: 'I Want to Make Florida the Safest State in America'

        Covering Florida

        Jerry Demings: 'I want to make florida the safest state in America'

        Forrest Saunders
      • North Port/Englewood

        Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on North Port's first hospital

        Hunter Walterman
        Burnt Store & Zemel Road.

        Charlotte County

        Crash on Burnt Store Road sends two to the hospital

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Rebuilt and ready to make waves, The Whale returns to FMB three years after Ian

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Consumer

        AI ads are making fake products look more real than ever

        Mallory Sofastaii
        Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and Governor Ron DeSantis

        Covering Florida

        'There can only be one': Collins echoes DeSantis in clash over tax reform

        Forrest Saunders
        FC Naples heading to Tennessee

        Naples

        Making history: FC Naples heads to Tennessee for first-ever semifinal appearance

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • 4 Things To Do

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend Nov 7 – Nov 9

        Vanessa Busch
        Detective says mother waited 40 minutes to call 911 during attempted family suicide, wished responders arrived later

        Lehigh Acres

        Judge orders Lehigh parents charged with attempted suicide pact to stay in jail

        Bella Line
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        North Port/Englewood

        Dutch Bros Coffee brings the energy with new location now open in North Port

        Alex Orenczuk
      • Mangroves Clam Bayou 6 monthes

        Sanibel

        New Growth for Clam Bayou’s Mangroves

        Andrew Shipley

        Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Veterans Day events honor heroes across Southwest Florida

        Amy Wegmann
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres firefighters respond to house fire

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Port Charlotte

        Judge orders USDA to fully fund SNAP by Friday as food pantries stay busy

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        RSW travelers react as FAA plans nationwide flight cuts amid government shutdown

        Austin Schargorodski
        The home that was on fire

        North Fort Myers

        Community mourns after teenager dies in North Fort Myers house fire

        Allie Kaiser
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        Clewiston

        New reservoir to protect Southwest Florida from lake discharges

        Andrew Shipley
        Mercato new space

        Naples

        North Naples’ Mercato unveils upgraded piazza for entertainment and gatherings

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cambier Park playground

        Naples

        Naples moves forward with plans for new Cambier Park playground

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Lee County

        Lee County launches school bus stop arm camera program to protect students

        Miyoshi Price
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        Naples

        New Meals of Hope warehouse in Naples expands to meet increasing demand for help

        Emily Young
        Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds water rescue truck to fleet

        Lehigh Acres

        NEW TO THE FLEET: Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds Hi-Water rescue truck

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 37: FC Naples is heading to the semifinals

        Ryan Kruger
        Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

        Investigates

        Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

        Katie LaGrone
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        Covering Florida

        Massive fire heavily damages home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

        AP via Scripps News
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        Naples

        Meals of Hope celebrates grand opening of regional food hub in Naples

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Report: Father claims disabled son planned Lehigh Acres family suicide pact

        WFTX Digital Team
        Downtown construction

        Fort Myers Beach

        New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race

        Associated Press
        Hiring

        Local News

        Job market freeze finally starting to thaw as businesses plan hiring surge

        Ryan Kruger

        North Port/Englewood

        WATCH: North Port Police car flips during high-speed chase

        Hunter Walterman
      • Naples

        Florida man walks the four corners of the U.S. for mental health awareness

        Eric Lovelace
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        Bonita Springs

        District could spare Fort Myers Beach Elementary from demolition

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        New Fort Myers housing prioritizes displaced people from Southward Village

        Miyoshi Price
      • Rick LoCastro

        Naples

        Collier Co. commissioner backtracks after considering Marco Island position

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Immokalee food pantry demand rises after SNAP pause and store closure

        Immokalee

        Immokalee food pantry demand rises after SNAP pause and grocery store closure

        Victoria Quevedo
        Burnt Store Road

        Cape Coral

        Lee Co. commissioner seeks law enforcement's help for Burnt Store Road safety

        WFTX Digital Team
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        North Port/Englewood

        North Port Police say officers hurt in crash, suspect arrested for DUI

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        Lee Commissioners vote to resurface Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral

        WFTX Digital Team
        North Port

        North Port/Englewood

        Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port

        WFTX Digital Team
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