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        Convicted killer of Port Charlotte teen sentenced to death
        Kaitlin Knapp
        Weather
        FORECAST: Afternoon storms expected before wetter weather arrives
        Katie Walls
        Local News
        SUNSEEKER SOLD: Blackstone to acquire Charlotte County resort from Allegiant
        Austin Schargorodski
        Naples
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        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral
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        Bella Line
        North Port/Englewood
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        Hunter Walterman
        Lehigh Acres
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        Victoria Quevedo
        Clewiston
        Hendry County deputies identify, search for suspect in fatal shooting
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        Naples
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        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cape Coral
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        Downtown Fort Myers
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        • 'COME IN AS FRIENDS AND DANCE OUT AS FAMILY,' Fort Myers Beach bar reopens

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        Cape Coral

        Two charged after deadly 125 mph street race crash in Cape Coral

        Kaitlin Knapp
        FWC to host a series of public meetings on a proposed bear hunt in Florida

        Collier County

        Florida gives preliminary approval to controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

        By CURT ANDERSON
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

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        Collier County deputies find missing girl

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Port Charlotte fire

        Port Charlotte

        Two people killed in Port Charlotte fire, crews say

        Emily Young
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        Immokalee

        First-generation student celebrates milestone with Immokalee Foundation

        Ella Rhoades
        $100K Grant to build outdoor classroom for Collier County kids

        Naples

        $100K grant to build outdoor classroom for Collier County kids

      • 'A little downer': Pine Island music program continues despite Hurricane Ian destroying all instruments

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Pine Island music program needs community help after Hurricane Ian

        Bella Line
        Marco Island bike rules

        Marco Island

        Marco Island considers stricter rules for e-bikes amid growing popularity

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Mcgregor concerns

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers police chief addresses traffic concerns on McGregor Boulevard

        Miyoshi Price
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        An African American Cultural Center is on its way to Fort Myers at Clemente Park

        Miyoshi Price

        Cape Coral

        Calusa Waterkeeper appoints new Waterkeeper

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        Port Charlotte

        Port Charlotte man charged with shooting at door-to-door salesmen

      • NORTH PORT IRRIGATION

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port residents fight back after water shut off

        Victoria Quevedo
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        North Fort Myers

        Man with bioterrorism conviction arrested in ATF investigation in Fort Myers

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Cape Coral

        School bus crashes near Mariner High School: 42 students on board

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        WITHDRAWN: Fort Myers Beach developers pull Times Square hotel proposal

        Anvar Ruziev
        Bear

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        FWC weighs bear hunt as people on both sides speak out

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        More than half say the American dream is out of reach, in survey

        Ryan Kruger
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        Punta Gorda

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        Alex Orenczuk
        NORTH PORT CREEK CLEANUP

        North Port/Englewood

        A major cleanup in Myakkahatchee Creek hopes to prevent flooding in North Port

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Jug Creek Marina cited for alcohol violations and failure to obtain permits

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Lehigh Acres

        110-YEARS-YOUNG! Lehigh Acres plans celebration for two centenarians

        Ella Rhoades
        Naples City council special session

        Naples

        Naples Pride says drag shows will go on for now, as city council appeals ruling

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Police respond to active scene on Palm Tree Lane

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Homes evacuated and one detained near Palm Tree Lane in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Northwest Cape boaters push for faster access to Charlotte Harbor

        Cape Coral

        Northwest Cape boaters push for faster access to Charlotte Harbor

        Bella Line
        Deputies arrest man after shots fired in Charlotte County neighborhood

        Charlotte County

        Man arrested after firing shots in Punta Gorda neighborhood

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Two people transported to hospital after car crashes into crowd in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cape Coral

        SEMI-TRUCK HIT-AND-RUN: Causes $400,000 in damage across Cape Coral

        WFTX Digital Team
        Cane Toad Warning: Pest experts say they're seeing more each year

        Bonita Springs

        Cane Toad Warning: Pest experts say they're seeing more this year

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        Fort Myers Metro South

        ‘Stop the Hunt’: Protesters push back against proposed Florida black bear hunt

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        One injured, suspect in custody after armed robbery at Royal Arcade on US 41

        Andrew Shipley
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

        Immokalee

        One injured in overnight stabbing in Immokalee

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        Covering Florida

        MUST WATCH: Drone pilot uses fishing drone to save girl from rip current

        Anvar Ruziev
      • Anti-drag demonstrators outside city council

        Naples

        Naples City Council to appeal ruling allowing outdoor drag show at Pridefest

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        New $30 million senior living complex breaks ground in Fort Myers

        Miyoshi Price
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        Hendry County

        SCAM? FPL program in Hendry County sparks concern over door-to-door visits

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres residents report illegal semi-truck parking, see little enforcement

        Ella Rhoades
        Free kill Veto

        Covering Florida

        Families respond to FL Governor’s plans to veto 'free kill' bill

        Katie LaGrone
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        BACKING OUT: USL walks away from City of Palms Park deal

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        CDC: US overdose deaths drop nearly 30%, lowest since 2019

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        Local News

        Lehigh Acres man convicted of sex crimes against a child

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reports rise in fishing gear theft

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