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      • Cape Coral
        Local experts say Cape Coral housing market experiencing correction, not crisis
        Bella Line
        Weather
        FORECAST: Hot afternoon on the way, rain chances increase later this week
        Trent Aric
        Naples
        Memorial approved for 14-year-old killed in North Naples e-bike crash
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Naples
        Controversial project on Immokalee Road advances with reduced affordable housing
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Sanibel
        Nearly 30% of Sanibel sea turtle nests destroyed this season, according to SCCF
        Anvar Ruziev
        Local News
        SUNSEEKER SOLD: Blackstone to acquire Charlotte County resort from Allegiant
        Austin Schargorodski
        Port Charlotte
        Report: Suspects in Facebook Marketplace shooting tried to steal cash, Fendi bag
        WFTX Digital Team
        National News
        Florida poised to break execution record; Clergy demand moratorium
        Forrest Saunders
        National News
        Florida man struck and killed on Interstate 95 while trying to rescue a turtle
        Scripps News Group

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        DeSoto County deputies cleared in deadly shooting of wanted sex offender

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        North Port voters decide against police headquarters upgrade

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        Man wanted in Fort Myers murder arrested overnight

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        First animals arrive at Sea Life Florida, set to open in June

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      • Fort Myers Beach

        New Florida law could protect homes from vehicle-created flooding

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        Florida gas prices hit lowest point since December 2023

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        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte Zoning Board votes against zoning changes for rural development

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        INSIDE LOOK: Developer takes us on a tour of proposed McCollum Hall renovations

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        Judge allows Naples Pride drag shows outside at Pridefest, all ages allowed

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        Blue Heron dies after being trapped in powerline on Collier Blvd for 24 hours

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        Lehigh Acres

        WRONG WAY! Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures on SR 82

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        Police: Reported child abduction attempt in Cape Coral was 'misunderstanding'

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        Florida

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