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        Anvar Ruziev
        Weather
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        Katie Walls
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        Miyoshi Price
        Naples
        Collier County commissioners urge state to block FPL rate hikes
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Port Charlotte
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        Port Charlotte
        Charlotte County renames stretch of Tamiami Trail to honor fallen deputy
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        Bonita Springs

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        Naples

        Collier County deputies investigate shot fired at grocery store

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

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        Charlotte County parks get new components

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        Cape Coral police arrest man for posting mass shooting threats

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