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  • Cape Coral
    'Mission accomplished': Ocala Animal sanctuary captures aggressive Muscovy duck
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    FORECAST: Wet weather could dampen weekend plans
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    Kaitlin Knapp
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    Cape Coral scraps rental fee hike proposal after community pushback
    Bella Line
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    Naples Pride wins court battle over Pridefest restrictions
    WFTX Digital Team
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    Austin Schargorodski
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    Alex Orenczuk
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    Austin Schargorodski
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